Usage
A Back Splice is used to as a semi-permanent way to finish off the end of a three-strand rope and prevent it from fraying. This is accomplished by unraveling the strands of the rope, tying a Crown Knot, and then interweaving the strands back down the length of the rope. An alternative to the Back Splice is whipping the ends or, in the case of nylon and other plastic materials, the rope strands are simply fused together with heat to prevent fraying.
Also known as
Structure
The Back Splice consists of a
Crown Knot with three symmetrical ends that are interwoven back down the length of the rope. The end of the rope with the splice is about twice the thickness of the rest of the rope.
Strength/Reliability
Splices are preferred to knotted rope. While a knot reduces the strength by as much as 40% or more, some splices can retain up to 95% of the strength of the line.
