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Hunter’s (rigger’s) Bend

Used for joining two ropes in a tight, strong, and
secure-when-loaded knot.

Based on the interweaving of two overhand knots, the
Hunter’s bend is quickly and easily learned. It tightens
securely when loaded, but it can be worked loose and
separated when the load is off. Bends

Hunter’s (Rigger’s) Bend: Step 1 Hunter’s (Rigger’s) Bend: Step 2

Tie an overhand knot at the working end of the Thread the working end of the second rope
first rope but do not tighten it. through the loop of the overhand knot in the
first rope. Bring the end of the second rope
GREEN liGht around and back through the loop of the first

This knot is used in camping, boating, and, in overhand a second time, forming an overhand
fact, any activity in which the joining of two knot in the second rope, as shown in the pho-
ropes is needed. tograph. Tighten.

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