Sheepshank knot (fast)


sheepshank

Make half hitch in rope. Right over left.
Make a second half hitch. Again right over left.

Make a third half hitch. Right over left.
Bring centre hitch behind left hitch.
Bring right hitch behind centre hitch.
Grab hitches as shown. Pull through.
Pull ends to tighten.
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Use: The sheepshank knot is used for shortening a rope. This is the fast way of tying the knot. There is a traditional method of tying the sheepshank knot.

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