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56. Double Fisherman’s Knot
Uses: joining cordage of any weight,
including monofilament and anchor lines
Pros: easy to tie, quite secure
Cons: difficult to untie
57. Blood Knot
Uses: joining ends of rope of any weight,
especially monofilament
Pros: very secure, simple in concept
Cons: difficult to manipulate, very difficult to
untie
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