Abstract: A clamped connection (10) couples together at least first and second sections (12, 14) of at least one line (11) which mesh mechanically. The clamped connection (10) includes a ferrule (16) which receives the sections (12, 14), and a gripping pad (22) situated between them. Swaging the ferrule (16) meshes the sections (12, 14) through the gripping pad (22) so compressive forces applied to the sections (12, 14) required to prevent their slippage relative to one another are reduced, and breaking strength retention of the line (11) is improved. A method for forming the clamped connection includes the steps of: (i) situating within the ferrule (16) the two sections (12, 14); (ii) situating the gripping pad (22) within the ferrule (16) between the sections (12, 14); and (iii) swaging the ferrule (16).