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23. Strangle Knot

Also known as: Double Overhand Knot

The Strangle Knot is often tied with small-diameter stuff around a large-
diameter rope that is about to be cut, to hold the strands in place until
permanent whipping can be applied. It can also serve as a bag closure and
as a more secure alternative to a Clove Hitch. For even greater tenacity,
however, use a Constrictor Knot.

Uses: temporary rope whipping, bag closure, general-purpose hitch
Pros: fairly secure; easy to tie

Cons: less secure than Constrictor Knot; difficult to untie

Instructions

1. Tie a Double Overhand Knot around the object being “strangled.” Or you may tie the knot in hand,
making the crossing turn large enough to then slip over one end of the object when it’s ready.

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