Sewn eye and thread strength

[DIYSaddler]

I know splicing and sewing is fun and the rope packs down better....but for that amount of rope you can just tie a knot and never worry that you're gonna die

I think you have a more than valid point. The reason to slice shouldn't be too pack tighter into you're pack. The reason for splicing is that a properly sliced eye is supposed to maintain 100% if the ropes strength.

 

[IkemanTX]

I know splicing and sewing is fun and the rope packs down better....but for that amount of rope you can just tie a knot and never worry that you're gonna die

Where's the fun in knowing...?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[LeTuB]

I give it a try for my lineman's carabiner attachement
About 100 stiches with 50# braided dyneema fishing line

 

[raisins]

If I recall, the sewn eyes are sewn with a stitch that if one stitch or the knot comes undone, then it will not fully unravel like a zipper and totally fail.

That would be my main concern with these DIY sewing jobs. Yeah, whole thing is very strong but every stitch might be a potential weakest link to total failure.