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Traditionally the Buntline Hitch was used for attaching buntlines to the eyes or eyelet holes in square sails, which came into use when it was time to pull in a reef.
Triangular sails and jiffy reefing put an end to their traditional use but today they're used for attaching lines to hardware such as shackles and carabiners.
A high-strength secure knot, the Buntline Hitch can be used as an alternative to the Anchor Bend.
Stage 1
Insert the working end of the line through the eye of an object, in this case a Carabiner Snap Lock Hook, from back to front;
Stage 2
Now take the working end and make a full turn around the standing part of the line, working away from the eye;
Stage 3
Pass the working end from back to front through the loop formed next to the eye;
Stage 4
Pass the working end under its own working part which will lock it in place when pulled up tight;
Stage 5
Finally, tighten the knot by pulling on bothe the working end and standing part.
You've tied the Buntline Hitch!
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