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A
sheepshank can be used to shorten a length of rope or to take the strain
off a worn area of rope. The worn area must be in the center turn of
the knot so that the tightened outer turns bear the weight.
Start with
three crossing turns that are all in the same direction. Pull the left
center crossing (L) through the middle of the left crossing turn from
the front, while pulling the right center crossing (R) through the middle
of the right crossing turn from behind.
Pull on the loops you
just formed and then on the standing parts so that the outer crossing
turns tighten around the loops.
This knot will only hold
when strain is applied to the standing ends. If the line becomes slack,
the outer crossing turns will loosen and the knot will fall apart.
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