Sheep shank
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* [http://www.animatedknots.com/sheepshank/index.php Grog's Animated Knots: Sheepshank] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-tie-the-sheep-shank-knot-for-boating-251740/ Wonder How To Video: Sheep Shank Knot] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-tie-the-boy-scout-sheep-shank-knot-265485/ Wonder How To Video: Boy Scout Sheep Shank Knot] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/131237_tying-sheep-shank-knots.htm Video: Sheep Shank Knots] | * [http://www.animatedknots.com/sheepshank/index.php Grog's Animated Knots: Sheepshank] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-tie-the-sheep-shank-knot-for-boating-251740/ Wonder How To Video: Sheep Shank Knot] - [http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-tie-the-boy-scout-sheep-shank-knot-265485/ Wonder How To Video: Boy Scout Sheep Shank Knot] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/131237_tying-sheep-shank-knots.htm Video: Sheep Shank Knots] | ||
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*The Sheep shank is one of the [[Forty knots]]. | *The Sheep shank is one of the [[Forty knots]]. | ||
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Current revision
Special Knots, and Advanced Knots, for Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.
| Sheep shank | |
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| Names | Sheep shank, |
|---|---|
| Typical use | Shortening a rope |
| Caveat | |
| Releasing | |
| Category | knots |
| Group | Special knots |
| Related | |
- Required for
- Instructions
Make an underhand loop and slide it over the blight. Do the same to the other end and pull tight. The sheepshank is a temporary knot but can be made more permanent by adding a second half hitch to each end.
- Lesson Videos
- Grog's Animated Knots: Sheepshank - Wonder How To Video: Sheep Shank Knot - Wonder How To Video: Boy Scout Sheep Shank Knot - Video: Sheep Shank Knots
- Notes
- The Sheep shank is one of the Forty knots.
- See also
