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dOUBLe COnStrICtOr KnOt
A variation of the constrictor knot that binds
even more securely.
When ultimate power in a binding knot is required, the some of its strength—and thus the double constrictor
double constrictor, the best of all binding knots, is the would come into play. It can be used, for example, as a
answer. It has been compared to the grip of a boa con- substitute for hose clamps.
strictor. When the diameter of whatever this knot is tied This knot works extremely well for attaching cords to
to is large, the basic constrictor knot (see page 85) loses the handles of tools, or anything else of similar design, to
Double Constrictor Knot: Step 1 Double Constrictor Knot: Step 2
KnOtS YOU need: BOat KnOtS
Take the working end of the line around the Take the working end around the object a sec-
object and across itself. ond time and across itself a second time, main-
taining the diagonal direction as shown in the
gReeN light photograph.
This knot is used in camping. One application: as
a sack knot to hold closed a gear bag that has no
drawstring.
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