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Ropes, Knots, and Hitches
Figure 8 Knot
A quICK, effICIent,
And AttRACtIve StOppeR KnOt
The figure 8 knot is one of the fundamental knots.
However, despite its bulkier appearance, it does not stop
a rope from running through a hole or slot any better
than a basic overhand. What it does do is untie easier
than an overhand, and so it works well when a stopper
needs to be tied and untied often. An ancient knot,
known since ships first sailed out of sight of shore, its
characteristic figure 8 shape also signifies faithful love in
heraldry, showing up in numerous coats of arms, where it
Figure 8 K XXnot: Step 1 Figure 8 Knot: Step 2
XX
XXXForm a loop in the working end XXX
Twist the end of the loop to
of a rope. form a second loop.
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