[Fig. 64.] The Slippery-hitch is easily made, but has the objection that it draws very tight under strain, making it hard to untie.
[Fig. 65.] The Double Blackwall is similar to the Single Blackwall and is used for the same purpose.
[Fig. 66.] The Slip Knot and Half-hitch constitute a combination that is used for the same purpose as the Flemish loop. It is made by first tying a slip knot so that it will run on the short end of the rope. Then complete by tying a half hitch with the short end as shown.
[Fig. 67.] The Fisherman’s-bend is similar to the Fisherman’s-hitch except that the half hitches are replaced with whipping.
[Fig. 68.] A Taut-line-hitch is used for attaching a rope to another rope already under strain, where no slack is available for making any other hitch. It is not secure unless pulled very tight. A few threads of hemp or marlin served about the taut line for the knot to pull against will improve the hitch.
[Fig. 69.] The Jam Hitch is used in tying up light packages, such as bundles of lath, small boxes, rolls of paper, and the like. It is a hitch that will slide along a cord in one direction, but will jam and hold against moving the other way and will be found exceedingly convenient. The Jam Hitch will answer the requirements provided the cord is large enough and of not too hard a body nor too smooth a surface.