Braids, Plaits and Sennits should not be underestimated. Even though they may seam to exist for decorative purposes only, Braids, Plaits and Sennits can be used for a number of useful reasons such as to temporarily shorted rope or to create a thicker, stronger rope when in need.
At Handy Mariner, we are big fans of the Chain Sennit. A series of interlinked loops, the Chain Sennit can be used to temporarily shorten a rope. It quick and easy to tie and can be undone by [...]