Learn how to make an eye splice with this step-by-step video by Chris Evans, senior rigger and founder of XP Rigging | Practical Boat Owner

Here's a basic wire rope thimbled eye splice, going around a Gunnebo oblong/oval master link (also called a "ring" by many riggers). A Flemished eye splice like this is strong, safe and the preferred method for sling building. The thimble helps protect the wire rope from abrasion and also helps preserve a proper D/d ratio. The master link provides a nice, large lifting point and is more versatile than a thimbled eye alone. This is a fairly small wire rope, so it's only intended for lightweight a

At our Wallisville, TX shop, the team demonstrates a flemished eye splice with a thimble eye splice — a classic wire rope splicing method. By tucking the rope tail back into the body and securing it around a thimble, the splice creates a strong, compact eye that protects against wear and extends the life of the rope. Hand-spliced wire rope like this highlights the craftsmanship and attention to detail behind rigging — proving that even in a world of mechanical swages and Flemish eyes, traditiona