Crabber's Eye Knot

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Crabber's Eye Knot

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I found this knot in an old "Handbook of knots for seamen". It is another slide and lock loop knot.

Males a nice lanyard or zipper pull.

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Bring working end (WE) over to the right forming a loop.

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Bring WE to the left going under (forming a small bight).

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Bring WE end up.

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and to the right going under.

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Bring WE down through the bight formed in step 2.

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Adjust loop size by pulling on A or a.

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Pull on B and b to lock loop in place. Tighten.