For any sea-farer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the
traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice
braided ropE? This is the definitive pocket-sized guide to all rope
splicing techniques. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master -
and also fun to do. See why splices are better - and stronger - than
knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope, and follow the
step-by-step photography and clear instructions to find out exactly how
to splice efficiently.