Page 42 - Des Pawson "Pocket Guide to Knots & Splices"
P. 42
Slipped Overhand Knot
If the working end is not pulled right through when
making the overhand knot, a bight or loop will be left
giving a knot that can more easily be untied or
“slipped,” by pulling the short tail that has
been left sticking out of the knot.
Pocket Guide to Knots & Splices
1 Form a bight in the working part of the
rope and tuck as in the overhand knot.
2 The tightened knot.
40
