Page 40 - Peter Randall - The Craft of the Knot

OVERHAND BEND

The Overhand Bend is quick to tie and is best used with small cordage like thread or
string. It is secure, but makes a connection that is only half as strong as the material it is

tied in.

STEP 1 Place two ends of the cord or two cords next to each other, and use the double
cord to tie an Overhand Knot.

STEP 2 Tighten by pulling the standing parts in opposite directions.

The Overhand Bend is also tied as a decorative way to combine a couple of loose
ends. It can also be used to gather a large number of strands by just laying them all

together and tying an Overhand Knot with all of them, though this use would be more
like a binding knot in function.