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| Blackwall hitch | |
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| Category | hitch |
| Related | Half hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | To attach a rope to a hook when the both are of equal size. |
| Caveat | Likely to slip if subjected to more than ordinary strain |
| ABoK | #1875 |
The blackwall hitch is a simple half hitch over a hook. It will hold only when subjected to a constant strain. It is used when the rope and hook are of equal size and is likely to slip if subjected to more than ordinary strain.
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