Eye Splice a Rope - How to Eye Splice a 3 Strand Rope - Easy to Follow Splicing (Revisited)

[@KnottingKnots]

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[@richardgrognard6394]

you don't have a French version?

[@KnottingKnots]

@@richardgrognard6394 Sadly no. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@TheOldBaz]

The clearest, simplest and most repeatable description of braiding an eye splice in three strand rope that I have found. Excellent.

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad it was helpful! What do you plan on using it for?

[@TOO_RAW]

Very helpful. I somehow forgot how to eyesplice due to my ability to "quickthrow" bowline knots. I cant understand why but i always forget how to properly splice 3 strand and have had to relearn how to atleast 10 times now and have been laughed at for forgetting how in the industry i work in 🤷 . If you saw my makeshift "afrosplice" method youd probably laugh too

[@KnottingKnots]

@@TOO_RAW I really do understand all about forgetting how to tie certain knots. Not sure if you are interested, but the Marlin Eye Splice makes a good splice and is so easy to remember: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opDFqa1uf9Nre5osi=jkAbwh1baiuprdyQ In one of the comments below is a link to it being tested against a normal eye splice.

[@KevinCoop1]

When I was taught to do this about 55 years ago, when done making the loop, take the rope, place it on the floor, put your shoe on it, and roll it back and forth with most of your weight. This will totally smooth it out. Thanks for bringing back childhood memory! Respectfully, Kevin

[@ΠανΠολίτης]

You are absolutely right Kevin. Anyway, the video is good but it is only for slow minded guys.

[@denali9449]

"No splice is complete til it passes under the sailor's feet".

[@hasyimau2044]

@@ΠανΠολίτης m

[@wotviewer]

this is the 3rd vid I've watched on how to tie an eye splice and I have to say it is the only one of the 3 that actually explained all the steps clearly even compared with the one that used 3 separately coloured strands. Thanks

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad that you liked it. Funnily enough, I ordered some coloured rope yesterday to do my version of that one. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?

[@jacklynsalem9179]

Agree

[@arturogonzalez9555]

Yeah but if you noticed at the beginning of the video, the strands at the base of the eye you have 2 strands that don't cross over another strand. Every strand crosses over another.

[@norcaljen]

Thank you so much. I have been splicing rope for about 7 years. I have tried and tried to learn how to do it this way all of those 7 years. I have had numerous captain s and crew alike try and show me how to do this. It's not been until this video have I been able to get it. Thank you so much! Iam so proud. I just hope I can keep it up. Very good video.

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad that at last it has worked for you, what are you going to use it for?

[@norcaljen]

@@KnottingKnots in the past I spliced crab rope. What I used last night was the big Samson rope. The stiff stuff.

[@KnottingKnots]

@@norcaljen Thanks for taking the time to share this information, I always love to hear about knots and cordage being used in action!

[@VerityJasmin]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve just watched 4 others and I was starting to get so frustrated because they weren’t fully explaining each step or showing it clearly. You slowed it all down and made it all so clear, and helped me get my first eye splice done!

[@justinturley6631]

Just want to say that this video is by far a better instructional video that I've seen on tying an eye on the end of a rope. I'm not sure what the difference is but I could understand, follow, and keep up with what you were saying. Everyone else's that I've watched was very confusing to me. So glad I finally found yours. Keep you the good work.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for letting me know 😉 😉 😉 What do you plan on using it for, now that you know how to make one?

[@justinturley6631]

@@KnottingKnots nothing in particular at the moment, it's just one of those things that I've always wanted to know. I just wanted to let you know that your videos are very interesting and that you do one hell of a good job. If I were to ever need to make one, l'll try and post a comment with me videoing the knowledge that you've past a long. 💯

[@KnottingKnots]

@@justinturley6631 just glad to help out mate 😉 😉 😉

[@Mark999999999]

This must be the best eye splice instructional video that I have seen on the internet.

[@ruebencover5795]

You so right , I have been looking for a good informative video on how to do it and most just don't explain it that well

[@robertmceuen3630]

Served two union apprenticeships; Millwright and Ironworker. This was taught in the classes. Very interesting, and used in life situations periodically. Great demonstration and video. Thanks.

[@KnottingKnots]

I was wondering how long ago was it that you were taught this............. I wonder if still taught? Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@robertmceuen3630]

@@KnottingKnots Millwright apprenticeship started in 1972, and Ironworker in 1984. I would imagine the rope splicing is still taught as I think it is still part of construction work.

[@KnottingKnots]

@@robertmceuen3630 Many thanks for that information.

[@raytheron]

Great explanation! What I do (with synthetic rope) is to finish the splice off with more tucks, but reducing the strands in each strand every time (melting the cut "substrands" every time) so that the tucks taper down to almost nothing. Gives a very neat result.

[@KnottingKnots]

Yes, it also makes it look even smarter when there is a taper. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@mirandaelwell9312]

Thanks for the tapering tip!

[@Jeff11776]

It's been almost 53 years since I spliced a roap. I needed the tutorial to keep me on track. Thank you. God bless.

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad it was helpful! Do you have a use for the Eye Splice or are you just learning again?

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

What's a roap?

[@hanthouse]

my dad taught me how to do this when i was young. he died over twenty years ago and i've been trying to remember how to do this for years. thank you for explaining it so well.

[@bikerfirefarter7280]

Obviously he didn't TEACH you, he just showed you he could do it and you went, 'um, ooh aah' and performed a trick.

[@roundtworanch]

that was FANTASTICALLY SIMPLE been attempting to splice for YEARS. thank you

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad it helped! What do you plan on using it for?

[@kevinaguilar2408]

Who else is having a hard time

[@highanddryful]

Nay too easy

[@javiersanchez9263]

I was having a hard time but after I watched it a few time and worked it as the video was rolling I got it.

[@alfred4975]

It’s knot easy

[@backwoods6050]

If it's your first time, practice with a natural fiber rope. Once you get the mechanics down, try it with synthetic line. After a few splices you'll be able to do it I your sleep.

[@KristaBensonthedabblingcrafter]

Thank you so much! I have watched many knot videos and never done well with them. I now have two great looking eye splices for a small rope ladder I was making. Thank you!

[@KnottingKnots]

So glad to have been able to help................... nothing better than seeing your ropework that you have done in action. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@pathfinderLXXIV]

YES!!!!! I watched like three other videos that didn't do nearly as good as you. THANK YOU!!!!

[@toddshook1765]

Thank you for sharing these wonderful crafts that were used years ago. Same technique can be used for modern times in, as you said sailing, but also camping and recovery for those that overland.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to share this information, I always love to hear about knots and cordage being used in action!

[@whispergb]

The technique for weaving this splice was a bit obfuscated from where I'd been standing, but you did a great job of clearing up the mysteries. Yours is the first video (of many) I've watched that's effectively demonstrated the nuances of an apparently intricate, but remarkably simple to replicate splice. (As an aside, self-deprecating humor is always a bonus and yours is both subtle and appreciated.) Thanks for taking the time to make a very excellent video that will fool my friends into thinking I possess some magical grasp of rope sorcery.

[@tomt9543]

Never heard “obfuscated” before! Thanks for teaching me a new word! Now I’m dying to use it in a sentence in a conversation!

[@briannewton3535]

My friends think I am a sorcerer now I have completed a couple of these 😆

[@duanes54]

Been tying this knot for 49 years. Done it in all sizes of rope. With thimbles sometimes. You do a good job explaining and showing how it is done. The twist as you go is important to keep the lay of the tucks. The only differences I have are; 1 no marking tape or masking tape. and the first three tucks, I do not pull them in for the final shape of the eye until all three are in place. It keeps the beginning tucks easier to start when the first one and second one are not tight into the original rope. Great explanation.

[@jumpinjohnnyruss]

"and the first three tucks, I do not pull them in for the final shape of the eye until all three are in place. It keeps the beginning tucks easier to start when the first one and second one are not tight into the original rope." I would try this, but my concern is that I'd lose all sense of time and space to the jumbled rope.

[@JOEZEP54]

Very well explained & demonstrated. Thank you. Stay well, Joe Z

[@vivrose6873]

I think yours is the clearest demonstration on u tube. i struggled with where to place the third strand and you clearly show that. I tied loops in 3 fender lines and 4 mooring lines this afternoon and they looked great, even though I say so myself! Many thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@KnottingKnots]

I hope that you are now learning how to whip the end of ropes also? Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@Flicka20]

Thanks for your clear explanation! I looked at several videos and still couldn't figure it out until I came across yours. Wonderful job

[@rinardman]

I did it. Just took a three strand rope that had a bowline tied on the end, and converted it to a eye splice by following your video. Looks a lot better, and probably more functional at the same time. Thanks.

[@timjulou7753]

Thank you for your wonderfully clear instruction; very happy with my first effort and look forward to perfecting it as I do more.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@streamfan6825]

I work in Industrial Construction and this is a really handy little video and this guys done it correctly..its refreshing to see such a video and will be sharing in my mentorin ggroups for apprentices and new workers to the field

[@ryoshinigami13]

Extremely helpful, got a good weave on my very first time ever doing it just from this video

[@jeddahdelapena1419]

Talk too much

[@paulthomas1513]

Only one I could understand easily. Followed the steps slowly and have now completed many eye splices. As you say, the first 3 splices are the hardest, after that it is smooth sailing. Thanks for the vid!

[@KnottingKnots]

What will you be using your eye splices for? Thank you for your kind words.

[@paulthomas1513]

@@KnottingKnots , Mainly for making attachments for rope to boat anchors. Occasionally dog leads.

[@paulgorman3553]

Excellent video and first one I’ve seen that explained the important details clearly. Thanks for posting.

[@calogerosedino1967]

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[@TomokosEnterprize]

I taught myself to make this when I was 14. Many failed and some really ugly splices over a couple months of trying. I kave always had a great love of cordage of any sort. Cable as well all have tricts to make them right. I trained as a splicer for ski lifts. It was over a hundred feet long. Those fellas are amazing and go all over the world applying their craft. Thanks a bunch and onward, eh my friend.

[@ssmrinc.sailboatriggers8307]

To taper the splice, which is always a good idea, just make an extra tuck in the second strand and two extra tucks in the third. All the strands should end up on the same side of the line. Also, the finishing touch of every three strand splice is to lay it on deck and roll it under your foot. It will really make the splice look finished.

[@stuartsmith7907]

At last some else who knows and tapers

[@markfisher7962]

Ah yes, the California taper.

[@ARH802]

THANK YOU! It's been a year or so since I've spliced, and unlike riding a bicycle it was hard to pick up again. This is the most helpful video regarding eye splicing on youtube.

[@KnottingKnots]

............ and now, every time you see a piece of rope you will be splicing it!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@BarneySaysHi]

This is a great help! Getting the ends of the strands to line up has been the tricky part for me, after that it got a lot simpler!

[@MrChrisMiner]

After watching 3 or 4 eye splicing videos, I almost gave up until I found yours!! Bravo, great teaching!!!

[@nancysmith9487]

Thank yous for sharing.... Good job on Tutorial,teaching,explaining how in details with marlin and scotish. Think maybe the starting point of third may need to go through with middle only in other direction... Please take a look.... Other wise great job

[@gregohare2406]

18 1/2 minutes provides full step by step instructions. Time well invested. Thanks for providing the thorough explanation. Just a great tutorial.

[@Whiskey3pa]

Well explained. This one is harder to sort out the first time, at least in my experience.

[@KnottingKnots]

YES!!!! The reason this one is called revisited, is that I found a flaw in a video I did many moons ago and ended up deleting it! It is like anything really, so hard until you do it a couple of times.

[@jimmymckay73]

When i was a kid my father had a 20' length of 2" synthetic rope we always carried in the safari wagon for pulling ourselves or most of the time other's out of ditches in Alaska . It had splices like this . Never knew how it was done . I've seen it done many times since then but I still have never done it myself . That rope held up until the 90's when it was finally ripped apart pulling a semi out of the mud in washington , crazy . My dad and that rope saved a lot of folks from a minor inconveniences that could have led to possibly becoming life threatening situations . We rescued a couple on the ALCAN highway on the way down to washington up in the yukon territory middle of nowhere . It was January and I remember how grateful they were , they said they had been stuck for hours before we came along . Anyways it is a nice skill to have .

[@epicmissadventureiii423]

Your dad failed to teach you valuable skills

[@karlsjov]

Very informative and easy to follow, thank you for sharing :-)

[@cliffcampbell8827]

This is an excellent video describing and showing each step as it is done without anything blocking the view. I just left a different video where the person describing each step but his fingers were always in the way.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@yipwh]

Excellent instructional video, Johnny ! Thanks for your patience ! By the way, have you uploaded a chart on strengths of knots/splice somewhere ?

[@KnottingKnots]

Many thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. The information you requested can be found here: igkt-solent.co.uk/knot-strength-chart/

[@oliviahammond5884]

This video made sense and thank you for going slowly- only recommendation was had to watch a couple of times with the ups vs downs vs rights and lefts changing. But thank you for going slow enough to follow!

[@KnottingKnots]

Nothing better than when you follow a video and end up with a good result! What do you plan on using it for? Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@PapaRug.58]

It definately is an art that being lost My dad and grand dad taught me this many years ago but I haven’t tied a splice eye in years

[@KnottingKnots]

Go and make something 😉 😉 😉

[@floridaswissboy]

Finally!!! Clear, precise and perfectly explained. It took THIS video to finally make it clear on how to make a splice. Thank you so very much !!!!

[@KnottingKnots]

A pleasure Edward. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@frankphoto2]

I would have liked to see it finished perhaps even with a taper. thanks

[@johnc6809]

Thanks for your great tutorials. Thanks to you I spliced clips onto the ends of my sheet leads with crown ring splices. Then I worked eye spliced pennons onto two fenders, for four eye splices total. Tomorrow I’ll whip all the bitter ends. It was the fuzzy textured Dacron polyester three strand. I find it a bit easier to grip when sailing, than the shiny slick stuff. Love your channel. Thumbs up. Yes the clock striking the hours and the dog add a charming homeliness to your productions. Take care, stay safe, John Carlson in California.

[@KnottingKnots]

John, California is burning, yet you still have time to leave a comment?? 😉 😉 😉 Many thanks for letting me know what you are doing with your ropes, it is always good to hear about ropes, knots and splices being used in action. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Dog snoring as I type!!!

[@johnc6809]

@@KnottingKnots I’m a retired Firefighter Paramedic. This season has not been too bad yet. Though the fire season seem to have defiantly lengthened and intensified since I began 40 years ago. Climate change is upon us, I try to go sailing to get a break from the madness. We have a boating and camping event next week. There will be several boats, so it was time to put some proper hanks of line on the ends of my ugly plastic fenders. Perhaps I’ll make some proper rope ones some day. Just ordered Des Pawson’s mats and more book! Our three dogs are sleeping as well. None snoring at the moment. We also have two old spring wound mantel clocks ticking away.

[@KnottingKnots]

@@johnc6809 Des Pawson's book is excellent!! Good to hear that you will be spending some time on the water, nothing better than putting your knotting skills to good use.

[@johnc6809]

@@KnottingKnots You are so right! If I can apply what I’ve learned to a real life situation, I remember it better. Now I’m trying to re-remember the turkshead!!

[@KnottingKnots]

*Short Splice* Love splicing, then why not try a short splice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZOQZ4ytdpeYaLs

[@COLDROLD73]

Love the technique and the clarity of your demonstration but thanx to youtube speed controls I am able to watch your vids in half the time.

[@LeonBerrange]

You are the only one who I found has showed this clearly. Thank you.

[@KnottingKnots]

Many thanks. I have to say that this video gets far more view than most of the others. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@johno6861]

Some of your viewers might be interested to know there is an eye splicing vise that works well on hard twist especially when using a thimble.

[@KnottingKnots]

Oh, I hate suggestions, usually means I have to spend money and then do a video :-) Do you know if they are readily available?

[@johno6861]

Johnny Debt , I have an old bronze one but they now make copies that are less expensive. You should be able to find a used one, most sellers don’t know what they are for.

[@KnottingKnots]

Would you be able to drag and drop a photo of it here? goo.gl/mQgf8E

[@johno6861]

Johnny Debt done.

[@KnottingKnots]

Oh no, I got my comments mixed up, I replied to someone else about this!! He must be wondering what the hell I am on about :-) Thanks for showing me, I am going to set up an eBay notification to see if any come up really old and of course cheap.

[@shortcut579]

My Dad was a boatswains mate in the USGG (aboard the CG 32 USS Campbell ) during the korean war ,and it was impressive the things he could do with rope .I never had the patience to pay attention . You helped alot .

[@KnottingKnots]

Sometimes a bit of age, helps you to be more patient. You may also be interested in my Blog Posts here: igkt-solent.co.uk/blog/ Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@grangeradams544]

This is the best video for this knot. Thanks! First 3 strand splice turned out great.

[@KnottingKnots]

............. and now I have to ask what do you plan using it for?

[@aserta]

You're going to laugh, but yesterday i was bonking my head trying to figure out how to do this...

[@KnottingKnots]

.... but does it help today or too late? ;-)

[@mazenmezoo7904]

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[@molinelligarage1004]

Cheers mate !!! I'm a wire rope splicer in Calgary Alberta Canada and you just taught me in time to do a order for 20 hook one end with thimble 3 strand nylon splice ...thanks again

[@batinrock5333]

Thank you very much. Many guys tried showing me but I still couldn’t do it for years on and off of trying. Finally. Thank you

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad I could help. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@harryme472]

Nice job explaining this Johnny. Easy to follow . Thank you. It quickly becomes apparent that the more attention you pay to restoring the twist , the neater the splice.

[@KnottingKnots]

I personally hate the fact that unlaying the rope makes it look scruffy.

[@jerryhart4352]

I spliced rope almost every day for 28 yrs on a paper machine. And now have been splicing rope for 42 yrs. Still today I do splices pretty often. I practiced and practiced when younger and when you get to the point where you can splice blinds folded or you can solice behind your back wether it’s a normal over under splice of two rope emds or tieing a loop in then you know you can splice flawlessly. If you can’t splice without looking at it while you are splicing you need to practice.

[@KnottingKnots]

Once you have got it, it is just so easy to do. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@VoxTheBlitz1664]

Been an engineer on ships for 5 years now. Tried to mess with splicing a couple of time, couldn't make it work... Till this day ! Today I effectively made my first fully functional (though not the most eye appealing) eye splice. A million thanks to you, John Debt because next Friday I'll be asked to do exactly that for a "job interview". If I get that job, man, I swear, I'll come to your place and grab you a drink, wherever that place is

[@KnottingKnots]

As an ex Royal Navy engineer, I too struggled with the knots. I really started the channel so that I could remember them. There is also something called the Lazy Splice or the Marlin Eye splice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opDFqa1uf9Nre5o also in the video's description, there is a link to it being tested compared to a normal splice (it is strong). It is very quick if you are in a hurry though. Good luck and let me know how you got on.

[@markgearhart6004]

Yay! Took 2 tries but I got it. Having the strands on the first tuck exit at the same latitude is a very important check. There is apparently another way where they do not. That way gets a lot of negative comments.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. What do you plan on using it for, now that you have learnt it?

[@HaarryH]

Thank you my good Sir. This video has helped me successfully tie up my first eye splice.

[@KnottingKnots]

What do you plan on using it for?

[@HaarryH]

@@KnottingKnots I'm doing deck hand course and we are to asked to practice many different knots that will be useful during mooring of the ship

[@KnottingKnots]

@@HaarryH Excellent, it is always good to hear what people are doing with knots and splices.

[@jeffreyalligood7125]

I thought this was an excellent video that progressed at the perfect pace! thanks very much!

[@KnottingKnots]

Do you have anything planned now that you have watched this video?

[@petebetancourt7374]

Thank you very much very nice demonstration I just learned how to make an eye splice now all I need is my twine to arriveThank you very much

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@petercunningham4000]

Thank you for a very clear explanation and demonstration. I would have got lost with the third strand at the very beginning, and I now feel confident to do this splice.

[@KnottingKnots]

Are you able to show me any of your work, as I do love to see other peoples knot-craft or knotting solutions? You can drag and drop a photo here, please: bit.ly/yourknotwork

[@johnconway8492]

Thanks for helping me understand how to do the splicing. Actually , I’ve learned a lot with the help of your videos. I just received a copy of Ashley’s big book. I enjoyed your video on the book. I think over time I may come to understand the book. But It is not what I expected. Thanks again. And please keep up the great work.

[@KnottingKnots]

Yes, Ashley's Book of Knots is not the easiest book to understand, but it will grow on you over time. If you get into knotting.................... you will find that your tool and book collections gets a little out of hand. Also, not to mention the rope that you collect over time.

[@keithmissen]

Much clearer than all the others - thanks

[@KnottingKnots]

That's cos I is the best ;-) Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@MrHackas]

The best instruction for the eye splice on the net. Thanks.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thank you so much for saying so. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@amjPeace]

I got such a feeling of accomplishment and I thank you so much! I will think of you every time I tie my boat to the dock! P.S. A large blunt tipped knitting needle will serve as a marlin spike in a pinch.

[@KnottingKnots]

I find it strange how knots can add to your memories?? I have certain knot work that are packed with memories. When I hold them, I can feel the warmth of the sun and the sound of my last dog laying next to me snoring. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@dhouse-d5l]

Brilliant. Dad did all this stuff for ever now Ive got the boat and Im learning and loving it. Thanks.

[@KnottingKnots]

I just love how knotting and splicing not only creates something practical, but also creates and brings back memories!!

[@Sailorboy908]

You are right Kevin! If you roll heavy rope under your foot it makes it pliable and easier to splice.

[@pedroabrito283]

Im Professional Master Marine like my father was and i learned it from him when i was 15, today i was refreshing how to make wire loops and as coincidence your video came out. Thanks for bring those happy memories and also thanks for sharing this knowledge with a clear explanation to all of us.

[@KnottingKnots]

Knotting and splicing can invoke a lot of memories! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@paulonyango3914]

The best teacher .Thanks a lot. am going to exams now fully confident

[@KnottingKnots]

What exams, tell more?

[@mattmaxon7783]

Thanks for this, I've struggled with making this eye splice off and on for years, throwing in the towel and using a knot. I find the Swedish Fid to be the bomb... it's great using it in the opposite direction , to smoothly guide the strand through. BTW I am using the rope with a Maasdam Pow'r-Pull A0 3/4 ton rope winch and tested the splice strength to 1,500 lbs works great. Started to pull my pickup truck so had to find 2 fixed objects

[@KnottingKnots]

Always good to hear about knots and splices being used in action!! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@redfailhawk]

I just made my very first leash for my dog! This was so helpful!!

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad it was helpful! Nothing better than making something that you and your dog can be proud of 😉 😉 😉 Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@christianfournier6862]

Thank you for this very didactic step by step tutorial of how to splice a three-strand rope. Having spliced ropes if & when needed for the last sixty years, I might simply add three comments : -- one may make the splice into a tapered splice by continuing (after the number of splices required for strength) to splice with one strand less at each turn; the three ends of the strands will find themselves aligned along the rope, with the thickness of the splice tapering. It makes for a more aesthetic splice (& - in the case of rope-to-rope splicing - one which may pass more easily through pulleys). -- after the splice is complete, one should not hesitate to ‘beat it up’ with the heavy end of a marlin pike (or a swedish awl or a hammer). This will help the splice get the final (rounder) shape it would acquire anyway after a few hours of traction. And after such a ’beating’ one shall find that the three strands can be pulled some millimeters further to tighten the splice. --- once the splice is complete, do not cut the strands too close to the rope. Either you can defer cutting by putting some masking tape around the strands and putting the splice at work for a few days; Or - if you have experience - you can cut (or solder) the strands leaving the right amount of overlength for the retraction of the strands into the splice (which will result from tension during the intended use). Once retracted, the length of the strands left out of the splice (after cutting) should be about 1/4th-1/5th of the diameter of the rope. -- .

[@KnottingKnots]

It is always good when someone passes on their knowledge gained from years of experience. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@stefanomoretti3664]

I first skipped your video for a shorter one, but have to admit it looked like a trick with cards. All looked neat but something had been overlooked. Your explanation os perfect . Thanks for posting it.

[@KnottingKnots]

Cheers!! I started a long time ago to "over explain" as I have one subscriber who is blind. He and his granddaughter follow the videos, he listens and she watches. He ties the knot and if he goes wrong his granddaughter corrects him. A lovely little bond must be growing between them?

[@markunitedkingdom4378]

Thank you, like others here I watched half a dozen videos, but this was the only one I could understand fully.

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad it helped! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@TheKeisari]

The best video out there! I always messed up the beginning part but now I finally got it.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@robchandler755]

Good video. I finish my eye splices off with the three tags coming out at different lengths. One with 3 tucks, one with 4 tucks and one with 5 tucks. Gives the end a taper. Like he mentioned, add two tucks if working with synthetic.

[@KnottingKnots]

You can also cut out 50% or so of each tuck before the next tuck to give a taper. However, there may be a loss of strength. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@douglasbattjes3991]

Were never to old to learn,,,I started using hair spray on the 3 leads to hold them together,,,soak-em,,,let them dry and the natural rope won't come untwisted as much,,,it's water soluble so it washes off in the water....Great video,,,

[@KnottingKnots]

Yes, that is a good idea!!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@huyaytushuni9306]

thank you! I did it with a 22mm diameter cotton rope for building an static trapeze, it was hard at the beginning because of the unwrapping fibers, but the video was really clear and helpful.

[@KnottingKnots]

Yes, some ropes are better than others for this job. Glad that the Eye Splice video was of use to you. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@allanwreckervlog8185]

Isa din aqong mangingisda kaya kailangan ko talaga ito,kaya thanks for sharing this video.

[@KnottingKnots]

Salamat sa paglalaan ng oras upang matingnan at gumawa din ng isang puna, lubos na pinahahalagahan.

[@viannajorge]

Thank you very much!!! This is just the best explanation, the best video!! I have just bought a little boat and Im learnig too many thing here in your channel. And the so clearly spoken english!! A new thankful subscribed from Brazil!

[@KnottingKnots]

Hello Brazil, welcome aboard!!

[@erikkramer1]

thanks for the clear explanation!! my first try on this knot and it was a succes thanks to your movie.

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad that it worked out well for you. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@alexstarker9435]

Thank you! I used this to hang a bucket for collecting water from a well and your instructions were extremely helpful!

[@KnottingKnots]

I love it when people tell me about their knots being used! Are you able to drag and drop a photo here?: bit.ly/yourknotwork

[@bristol8042]

....Spoken well and clearly, a good demonstration too..... thumbs up young man....

[@KnottingKnots]

Cheers!!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@danielbeltran4312]

THANKS A LOT JHONNY, I AM MEXICAN AND I DID NOT UNDERSTAND ANY VIDEO IN SPANISH HAHAHA, YOU DID IT VERY WELL, YOU HELPED ME A LOT . GOD BLESS YOU :D

[@KnottingKnots]

Hello Mexico!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@nolinicolas4237]

I deed it after 40 years of my life i've made one. Thank u

[@KnottingKnots]

Now you can tidy up any rope you see with frayed ends. I do this on a farm, I am sure the farmer is wondering how his rope ends up with eye splices and back splices??? Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@mikehays7886]

Very informative l was putting the middle strand on the bottom and was messed up when l put it on the top from watching your video it all came together, Thank You

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad it helped! What do you plan on using it for?

[@arthurespares4213]

Thanks the demonstration is so clear and simple.

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@JDNASHINATOR]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 I’ve watched 4 videos. This is the easiest to FOLLOW! Well done!

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad that you liked it Jason. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@peterparkman9453]

Brilliant! He demystifies a process that can go horribly wrong from the beginning.

[@KnottingKnots]

Even better, I try to answer most comments 😉 😉 😉 What are you planning that requires an eye splice?

[@peterparkman9453]

@@KnottingKnots Thank you for your response. I did my RYA competent crew years ago during which I learnt to make an eye splice. Now I have my own boat I need to make up some permanent dock lines and fender lines. I needed to refresh my memory from all that time ago and I have watched your excellent video a few times recently. I also crew on a 1926 Brixham sailing trawler and need to demonstrate an ability of basic knots and eye splice.

[@KnottingKnots]

@@peterparkman9453 Many thanks for the information, it is always good to hear what people need knots for. I think that if you crew on a vessel, sometimes you live in fear of tying the wrong knot. However, they are great places to learn a new technique to tie certain knots. Many thank Peter.

[@robertschwenk1403]

Great video Clearly shows all the proper steps to complete the splice. It is a very detailed video some of the steps should be reviewed until understood. Review the end of each step and follow through to the end.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@joedirtyshirt]

Thanks pretty clear I need to work on wiping ends, I have trouble with finishing

[@KnottingKnots]

Whipping the ends can make it look really smart!! Here are some versions that I use: igkt-solent.co.uk/whipping-rope/

[@PennWolfsSailingAdventures]

Thanks. Your video helped me tie my first anchor loop today.

[@KnottingKnots]

Good to hear!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@michaelmesservy6959]

Thanks mate. Kept getting the first bit wrong. This helped a ton.

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad it helped. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@AW1Lucky]

For three strand eye splicing I prefer the Sail-makers Splice for halyard type applications. Enter right to left and continue on the same strand. Much smoother, especially if you lay up say, three, four and then five tucks. Great video mate.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@randymarshall1267]

awesome instructional video! No stupid music ,Solid explanation.

[@KnottingKnots]

Yep, hate music 😉 😉 😉 Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@falon321]

Excellent video which made me an Eye Splice expert. Well done!

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@andymalinao8542]

Interesting demo,now i have a guide on how to splice a rope. Thank you

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad it was helpful! ............ and what do you plan to use it for?

[@Michael-lx7px]

Thank you for the great instructions!

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. I wonder if you could tell me how you found this video, was it searching KZbin or another site recommending this video?

[@Michael-lx7px]

@@KnottingKnots Was on KZbin and came across it. Have you done an eye splice with a four strand rope? From watching your three strand eye splice I figured to give the four strand eye splice a try.

[@KnottingKnots]

@@Michael-lx7px No, not yet, must really look into doing that................. also braided line. 😉 😉 😉

[@gyreeene]

Outstanding explanation and demonstration.

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad that you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@patbarrett9263]

very good video. I found it's easier to make this splice in new rope, trying to make a splice in used rope is damn near impossible.

[@KnottingKnots]

You will find, that the harder the lay of a rope, the harder it is to splice. I guess that the used rope you are using has had some good tension on it over time??