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douBLe FisHerman’s Knot

One of the safest, most secure knots for joining
two ropes of similar diameter.

As the name implies, the double fisherman’s knot ex- an excellent choice when using synthetic cordage, in-
tends the fisherman’s knot (see page 106), joining two cluding fishing line. It works in natural fiber cordage, of
ropes or lines of similar size in an extremely secure knot. course, but it can become extremely difficult to untie
In the double fisherman’s, two double overhand knots from anything other than synthetics.
jam against each other when pressure is applied. It is After being weighted, the two double overhands form

Double Fisherman’s Knot: Step 1 Double Fisherman’s Knot: Step 2

Knots You need: CLimBing Knots

Form a double overhand knot (see page 52) at Thread the working end of the second rope
the working end of the first rope. through both loops of the double over-
hand knot in the first rope, as shown in the
photograph.

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