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Cow Hitch

Sometimes called the Lanyard Hitch, this type of knot works just like the
Clove Hitch. The difference is that you have to reverse the direction of the
second half-hitch so that it’ll properly work. Thus, it is used as an
alternative to the Clove Hitch, but other than that it is also great for archery

because protects the bowstring from being damaged. This strengthens the
bow string, especially because it goes through many mechanical releases.

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Instructions:

1. First, let the rope pass around the object and then back around itself

again.
2. Do it again in the reverse direction, and make sure it goes down
beside itself.