Which 8-plait/chain splice?

[Gashmore]

About to make up a couple of anchor rodes in G4 and 8-plait and reviewing splicing instructions. I find two basic methods. One tucks back into the rope and the other weaves up the chain. The rope tuck looks neater but it looks like the chain weave might spread the abrasion out better and might pass the windlass a little easier.

Any thoughts on which might be thebetter performer?