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8. The opposite side of the finished knot.
Untying: The knot ends with what are essentially two Half Hitches locking
the two working ends against each other. Alternately, they may be viewed as
turns around their own standing parts and the first crossing turn of the other
rope. Whatever you wish to call them, pull them in opposite directions to
loosen the knot.
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