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15 SURGEON’S KNOT

Standard
Surgeon’s Knot

Alternative
Surgeon’s Knot

This might be described as the Reef Knot for springy or slippery synthetics
as it performs the same task but is more secure in modern materials. There
are two forms; the more established is formed in the same way as a Reef
Knot but with a second turn at each stage. Thus the square knot becomes a
rectangle as shown in the diagram above left.

The second form (above right) has two initial overhand knots again, but
instead of a second pair on top there is just one. Then, when the knot is
drawn up tight the upper overhand knot forms a parallel crossover leaving
the ends sticking out on opposite sides. When drawn up tightly it forms a
very secure, locked knot. The photographs show the differences.

Standard Surgeon’s Knot. Alternative Surgeon’s Knot.

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