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Fisherman’s bend
KNOT SCORE
Another hitch with a misleading name, the fi sherman’s bend is really an Strength
improvement on the round turn and two half hitches. Because the fi rst Security
half hitch is locked in the turn, it’s less liable to slip. Use it when you need Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
an extra secure hitch – eg attaching an anchor warp – and seize the end to
Usefulness
the standing part for additional peace of mind.

1 Take the working end around the 2 Pass the working end around the 3 Pass the working end around the
post or ring twice, to make a standing part and feed it back standing part again, and tuck
complete round turn. through the turn. it under itself to make a hitch.

4 Tighten the knot, sliding the hitch
so that it sits snugly against the rest
of the knot.

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