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MULTIPLE
OVERHAND
KNOT
The multiple overhand
knot is also known as
the blood knot because
it was tied into the ends
of cat-c'-nine-tails. The
Capuchin friars make
the knot in the length of
the cord on their habits
to give them weight and
make them hang
properly. This knot is
used by sailors as a
weighting or stopper
knot on small-diameter
line. but it is not highly
recommended as it is
very difficult to untie,
particularly when wet.
Method
Starting with an
overhand knot (1).
make three or four
additional turns with
the end, wrapping them
snugly. This is very
important to the
success of the knot (2).
Draw the knot up well
by pulling both ends
with a sharp jerk. This is
necessary for the turns
to wind tightly together
and cover the joint,
which thus disappears
(3). When the knot is
completed only the
turns are visible around
the cord.
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