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Climbing Knots: Bends

After being weighted the two double overhands
form a tight bond that simply stays put. For this reason,
climbers will use this knot to create a short sling or loop to
aid climbing. Fishermen often call the double fisherman’s
knot the grinner knot for reasons not completely
understood. Perhaps it’s because it looks to some like
open mouths prior to being tightened.

Double Fisherman’s Knot: Step 3 Double Fisherman’s Knot: Step 4

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Tighten the double overhand in At this point it will be easier to
the first rope. continue if you reverse the knot
assembly in your hand.
XXX Tie a double overhand in
the working end of the second
rope, making sure both loops of
the knot are around the stand-
ing part of the first rope. Tight-
en the second double overhand
and draw both knots together
slowly by pulling on the stand-
ing part of both ropes.

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