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FIGUre 8 KnOt

A quick, efficient, and attractive stopper knot.

The figure 8 knot is one of the fundamental knots. How- be tied and untied often. An ancient knot, known since
ever, despite its bulkier appearance, it does not stop a ships first sailed out of sight of shore, its characteris-
rope from running through a hole or slot any better than tic figure-8 shape also signifies faithful love in heraldry,
a basic overhand. What it does do is untie easier than an showing up in numerous coats of arms where it has been
overhand, and so it works well when a stopper needs to given other names, including the Flemish knot and the

Figure 8 Knot: Step 1 Figure 8 Knot: Step 2

KnOtS YOU need: CaMPInG KnOtS

Form a loop in the working end of a rope. Twist the end of the loop to form a second
loop.

gReeN light

This knot is used often in climbing and boating.

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