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    Quote Originally Posted by Shane View Post
    Will you test the Ashley (oysterman's) knot?

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    I was thinking of splicing the ends together on one of the shackles and using an Ashley.

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    Mike, I think a marlin splice and a marlinspike hitch are two different critters. One of the knot mavens will most likely set me straight, though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldgringo View Post
    Mike, I think a marlin splice and a marlinspike hitch are two different critters. One of the knot mavens will most likely set me straight, though.
    oldwisegringo do not know the difference in knots but thanks for learning me that new word 'maven' i like it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Schneiderlein View Post
    nacra mentioned he uses a lanyard knot. If you type that (or diamond knot) into wikipedia, you'll find directions on how to tie it.
    OK.. Missed that, thanks.

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    Very nice, nacra! I'm late to this party, but just tried it in place of a toggle for my UCR to hammock junction and I like it. Now I have a good use for those leftover scraps of 7/64 AmSteel. And 'biner substitutes...
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    Sorry, but I'm having trouble visualizing this in use as a carabiner replacement. Any pictures?

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    The marlin splice is the locking part of the locked brummel splice. These rope biners... The adjustable loop is half of a marlin splice.

    Mac set me straight on that, so props go to him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by schwieb View Post
    Sorry, but I'm having trouble visualizing this in use as a carabiner replacement. Any pictures?
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    I just made one using an Ashley stopper knot. I spliced the ends together to have a single strand for the knot. It is extremely hard to set the knot and it uses more cord than the diamond knot. I left the tail a little short, so I don't know if it will hold up under tension. I'll report back when I get the tests done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by schwieb View Post
    Sorry, but I'm having trouble visualizing this in use as a carabiner replacement. Any pictures?
    Gotta take my daughter & family to a cruise ship ATM, but I'll post one when I get back if someone else doesn't do it in the meantime.
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