Abstract: A cable tie comprises a metal plate 1 from which projects a metal strap 2. After the strap has been passed around a bundle of cables to be held together the free end 7 of the strap is fed below a pair of lugs 10 and 11 and a bridge portion 3 and is then bent back over the bridge portion 3. Finally, the free end portion 7 is manipulated below the lugs 10 and 11 by first sliding one edge of the strap below the lug 10 so that it can then pass beyond the outer edge of the lug 11. When the strap is moved to lie in the normal longitudinal position it will be held securely below the two lugs 10 and 11. The lugs 10 and 11 are displaced longitudinally and their supports may also be directed outwardly as shown. An additional upstanding lug can be provided opposite the lug 11 to help to prevent undue lateral movement of the end of the strap 2.