I made a couple of soft shackles using this eye design. As advertised, it is easier to close -- almost self-closing. I deviated from the posted instructions and put in fully locked brummels at each end of the bury and made a button knot instead of a knife-lanyard knot. They eye opens readily so I didn't add a pull-thread.

Under load, it is just as secure as the regular version. Without load, it didn't tend to open much and closed itself right away when pulled. Shaking didn't pull it apart.

Overall, I think this is a clever modification and I plan to make both styles.

Regards,
Eric