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Sheet Bend
A quick and simple bend for tying together two
ropes or cords of equal or unequal diameter.
Another fundamental knot and arguably the most com-
monly used bend, the sheet bend works well in lines of
unequal diameter. The strength of this knot, however, de-
creases in direct proportion to the difference in the diam-
eter of the lines joined. It is more secure if both working if the ropes are unequal in diameter,
ends emerge on the same side of the knot. make the bight in the larger rope.
Sheet Bend: Step 1 Sheet Bend: Step 2
KnOtS YOU need: CaMPInG KnOtS
Create a bight (see page 10) in the working Bring the working end of the second rope
end of one of the two ropes. through the bight, then around the back of
the bight and across the top of the bight. Then
bring it underneath itself and over the other
Red light rope, as shown in the photograph. Tighten by
Do not use the sheet bend when great strain will be pulling on both standing parts.
put on the knot because it’s not 100 percent secure.
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