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Bow Knot
One of the simplest and most
useful knots, this is handy when it is
necessary to undo the knot quickly.
The Single Bow is a variation of the
$quare Knot, in which the working
cnd ("A") is tied about the standing
part ("6") or another rope end. Begin
with a simple Overhand Knot, then
take a bight in the standing part and
tie the working end around it,
forming the second knot (fig. 1).
You then have the equivalent of a
Square: Knot except that one end A
("S") is doubled back through the \
upper half of the knot. This can be -'
tightened liIee a Square Knot. To
undo it, simply pull on end "8,"
reducing the formation to a single
Overhand Knot (fig. Z).

fig. 1

fig. 2