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douBLe uni-Knot

A knot that joins two lines with identical
knots tied back to back.

The double universal knot, or double uni-knot for short, The double uni-knot, also known as the double grin-
is two universal knots, or uni-knots (see page 132), tied ner knot, ties quickly after a little practice. Serving the
back to back, one in each line. You get a very secure con- same purpose as the blood knot, it is easier to tie than
nection between the two lines when the knots are tight- the blood knot. It does not diminish the strength of the
ened to jam against each other. line, even when a sudden jerk is applied (the kind of jerk

Double Uni-Knot: Step 1 Double Uni-Knot: Step 2

Knots You need: FisHing Knots

Hold the two lines together and form a loop in Make five or more turns of the line around both
one line, as shown in the photograph. lines within the loop.

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