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A sheep shank has two uses. First, you may use it to shorten a rope and maintain its
strength for pulling. This is extremely handy when you don't want to cut your rope, but
you have a need for it to be shorter. This knot can also be used in places were it would
be impossible to retrieve your rope after, (repelling down a tree or cliff). By snipping the
center line in the middle, you can give a rope a flip when you are at the bottom and the
knot will come loose leaving behind only a short piece. REMEMBER climbing and
repelling down trees and cliffs are dangerous and done under adult supervision only.