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Clifford Ashley, arguably the greatest knot-man of all
times, called the figure 8 bend a Flemish bend and found
it, reportedly, a bothersome knot to deal with. This knot
may also be used by campers and boaters. For the greatest strength, make sure the Bends
standing part of both ropes forms the
outer bight at both ends of the knot.
Figure 8 Bend: Step 3 Figure 8 Bend: Step 4
Continue to follow the lead of the first rope. When both ropes have been woven into one
The goal is to create a second figure 8 knot that figure 8 knot, carefully compress and tighten
duplicates the first figure 8 knot. the composite knot into the characteristic fig-
ure 8 shape.
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