I think that's called a 'scissor hook'
I would not consider it reliable."(PeteCresswell)" wrote in
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I'm trying to buy a few more of these things.

I guess it's some sort of shackle... but don't have a clue beyond
that.

Can anybody put a name on it?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48262653@N00/488580505/

or

http://tinyurl.com/229vlr
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PeteCresswell