>>481063Half a sheepshank is the start of a wagoneer's hitch, that's the only use I've ever found for it.
>>481463>a situation that you needed to shorten your ropeAnimated Knots says the alpine butterfly loop is better if you can remember how to tie one. I've used chain sinnets too but not under heavy load
>>481507Depends on the knot. A figure 8 or bowline is fairly easy, but I don't think I could have figured out the lanyard knot from the end result.