Marlinespike Hitch

Canonical Name: marlinespike hitch.
Variant Name(s): None.
Category: Hitch.
Origin: Ancient.
Similarities: This knot is based on the overhand slipped knot
Releasing: Non-jamming, spills completely when the spike is removed
Efficiency: Unknown%.
Caveat: Spills.
Uses: Sailing or heaving on any line.
Comments:
Structure:
Tying: Create a slipped overhand on the standing end and place a spike through the slipped loop.

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