What is the Eye Splice used for?

Making a fixed, strong loop at the end of a rope; Attaching a rope to a carabiner, ring, shackle, or deck eye; Making mooring and towing lines with a ready-made loop; Rigging slings and hoisting loops in pioneering and seamanship; Creating permanent attachment points that won't work loose like a knot.

How do you tie the Eye Splice?

The Eye Splice creates a permanent loop (eye) at the end of a rope by weaving the strands back into the rope's own body. It's one of the strongest splices there is, retaining most of the rope's original strength — far superior to simply tying a loop with a knot. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Eye Splice hard to tie?

The Eye Splice is rated hard, in the Loops category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Eye Splice?

Made with too few tucks, it can slip under load; The technique differs between twisted rope and double-braid rope; use the correct one for your rope; It doesn't replace inspection: hoisting ropes carrying people require certified materials and workmanship.

Eye Splice

Q: What other names does the Eye Splice have?

It is also known as Eye Splice, Gaza, Costura de ojal, Ayuste de gaza, Empalme de ojal, Emenda de olhal, Costura de gaza, Olhal costurado. (ABOK #2725)

Creates a permanent eye (loop) at the end of a rope by weaving the strands back into the rope itself

Also called: Eye Splice, Gaza, Costura de ojal, Ayuste de gaza, Empalme de ojal, Emenda de olhal, Costura de gaza, Olhal costurado · ABOK #2725

What it is for

Making a fixed, strong loop at the end of a rope
Attaching a rope to a carabiner, ring, shackle, or deck eye
Making mooring and towing lines with a ready-made loop
Rigging slings and hoisting loops in pioneering and seamanship
Creating permanent attachment points that won't work loose like a knot