With the Nite Itzels Figure 9 carabiner you can easily secure your rope without having to tie knots. You simply secure the hook, pull the paracord through the first opening and through the second. From that moment on the rope is properly secured. To make things even easier the instructions were engraved on the hook. As such you always know for sure you are doing it right. Because of its clever design you can use this hook for different sized ropes. From 3 to 9 mm. Whenever the rope is suddenly exposed to high tension it will release itself. As such you will never find yourself in a dangerous situation. Do, however, keep this in mind: this carabiner cannot be used for climbing purposes and can handle a weight up to 67.5 kg.