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Carrick Bend

Some say that Saint Carrick, an Irish monk who lived in the Middle Ages,
is the patron saint of topmen because it is with his knot that we create the
safest bend between two ropes: the Carrick bend.

This knot is also interesting because it is the gateway to advanced
seamanship, since it requires a preparation that we will use for braiding.
Finally, no matter what the tension placed on the knot, you can always
untie it relatively easily.