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Pocket Guide to Knots & Splices

Usually tied round an object or bundle, the binding knot can be
tightened to hold itself in place. It is not for joining two separate

ropes together, as it can easily come undone when there is no

tension on the knot.

Index of Binding Knots

Reef or Square Knot 98

Slipped Reef or Bow Knot 99

Granny Knot 100

Thief Knot 101

Surgeon’s Knot 102

Turquoise Turtle 103

Clove Hitch 104

Constrictor Knot 107

Packer’s Knot 108

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