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Camping KnOts:

Bends

square (reef) Knot

A quICK And SIMpLe Bend fOR tyIng
tOgetHeR twO ROpeS OR CORdS Of
equAL dIAMeteR
This fundamental knot, known to many as the square
knot, is more accurately called the reef knot. It is used for
binding two pieces of cordage of equal diameter or two
ends of the same piece of cordage. If improperly tied, as
it often is, it becomes the infamous and highly insecure
granny knot. Even tied correctly, the square knot loosens
easily and should not be used as a bend where security
is required. Knot tyers involved in many different pursuits
use this one.

Square K XXXnot: Step 1 Square Knot: Step 2
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Bring the two working ends of Cross the two working ends
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the two pieces of cordage to- a second time, right over left.
gether and cross them left over Tighten by pulling simultane-
right. ously on both working ends
and both standing parts.

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