Abstract: A rope grip having a receiving member with a pair of substantially parallel side walls spaced apart a distance sufficient to receive a rope therebetween. The side walls are joined along one side edge thereof so as to define a first engagement. An engagement member slidably received within the side walls and having a second engagement surface and being in a facial spaced relationship with regard to the first engagement surface. A movement restricting member, is positioned to define and restrict the movement of the engagement member within the pair of side walls.