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The Klemheist Knot (Machard) Klemheist Fig. 51
(ABoK # 1762) This popular
Friction Knot was also used at sea,
however, it owes its present
reincarnation as a variation of the
Prusik Knot.
The Hedden Knot is the
inverse of the Klemheist,
it is reputed to be as
secure despite utilizing
considerably less wraps.
Hedden Fig. 52g Bachmann Fig. 53
The Bachmann is
a variation of the
Klemheist that is
tied around a
Karabiner – its
function is to help
avoid jamming due
to over-tightening.
The Karabiner is
not to be used as a
handhold.
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