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Ropes, Knots, and Hitches

Double constrictor Knot

A vARIAtIOn Of tHe COnStRICtOR KnOt
tHAt BIndS even MORe SeCuReLy
When ultimate power in a binding knot is required, the double
constrictor, the best of all binding knots, is the answer. It has
been compared to the grip of a boa constrictor. When the
diameter of whatever this knot is tied to is large, the basic
constrictor knot (see page 73) loses some of its strength—
and thus the double constrictor would come into play. It can
be used, for example, as a substitute for hose clamps. With a
short length of cord, the double constrictor knot works great
to hold a sack without a drawstring closed.

Double Constri XXctor Knot: Step 1 Double Constrictor Knot: Step 2
XX

XXXTake the working end of the XXX
Take the working end around
line around the object and the object a second time and
across itself. across itself a second time,
maintaining the diagonal direc-
tion as shown in the photo-
graph.

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