I don't know - I tie a square knot on a bight (actally dual bights) every morning - twice

(Think shoes)

I'm OK with knots (Hey, I was a boy scout - right...) The one thing I've almost totally forgotten (and have to use a book, and I'm still not sure it's RIGHT) is splicing - particularly eye loops

Anyone in the NYC area really know splicing, and care to teach a bit of splicing?