On a double braided line eye splice, it retains approximately what percent of strength?

• A. 8 of the Month
• B. Tracer
• C. Notification
• D. 0 to Freeze, 100 to Boil

Answer: (A)

A well-made eye splice in a double braided line is designed to keep most of the rope’s strength by keeping the fibers continuous rather than cutting and tying them off. For this type of line, the splice typically preserves about eighty percent of the original breaking strength. The exact figure can vary with rope diameter, line quality, and how thoroughly the splice is finished, but the general expectation is around 75–85 percent. This higher retention compared with many knots is why splices are favored for eyes on lines that will take load. The other options don’t reflect a strength percentage and aren’t relevant to how much strength a proper splice preserves.