Rat-tail splice
= Rat-tail splice
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A rat-tail splice is a type of splice used in rope work, particularly for joining two lengths of rope or securing the end of a rope to prevent fraying. The splice involves the following key features: 1. **Construction**: The splice is created by taking the end of a rope and tapering it by unlaying the individual strands for a specific length.