Ropework
Eye Splice
DIFFICULTY ●●●●○
A permanent loop formed by unlaying a rope's strands and weaving each one back over-and-under into the standing part, at least three full tucks per strand.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
The strongest eye you can put in a rope — a good splice keeps most of the rope's strength, roughly double what a knotted loop retains. The gold standard for mooring lines.
Where it fails
Three-strand rope only for this classic version; braided rope needs its own methods. Keep the strand sequence disciplined on the first row of tucks — that row decides everything.
Quick facts
| Type | Permanent loop splice |
| Strength | ~90%+ of rope |
| Tucks | 3–5 per strand |
| Best for | Mooring eyes, permanent loops |