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Chapter Three
                  Loop Knots



                  OverhAnd LOOP

                  The simplest of loop knots, it’s also one that creates
                  a lot of frustration. The overhand loop has the unfor-
                  tunate tendency to practically weld itself into a rope
                  when any part of it is pulled hard. In some cases, it’s
                  better just to give up and use a knife to cut off the
                  loop.



























                  1. make a long bight in the working end of the cord.



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