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Strangle knot
KNOT SCORE
An alternative to the constrictor knot, the strangle knot is preferred by Strength
some because it lies fl atter once tightened. It’s less versatile than the Security
constrictor knot or the clove hitch, and cannot be tied in the bight, but it’s Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
certainly neat looking. Use it to bind the end of a piece of rope to prevent
Usefulness
it fraying, or for tying off the neck of a sack – as was originally intended.
1 Take a turn around the object to 2 Take a second turn, and pass 3 Tuck the working end under both
be seized, and pass the working end the working end over the standing turns – effectively making a double
diagonally over the standing part. part again. overhand knot.
4 Tighten the knot by pulling the
working end and standing part in
opposite directions. A drawloop can
be inserted for ease of untying.
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