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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.