On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 02:26:39 GMT, "Doug" wrote:

Why a Double Sheepshank instead of just a Sheepshank?

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If my memory is correct, a Sheepshank by itself has just a single
hitch on each end of the flat coil, and thus requires constant tension
to keep it from falling apart. A Double Sheepshank (again from
memory) has two hitches on each end, i.e., a virtual clove hitch,
and will stay tied even if the line goes slack.

Either one is an interesting looking knot for a display board although
you'll need relatively small line to tie them compactly.