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Transom hitch
KNOT SCORE
A compact but secure knot for holding together two objects, such as posts Strength
or cordage, at right angles to each other. It can be tied individually (eg for Security
kite sticks) or as a series of knots in a single length of rope (eg for wooden Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
ratlines). Similar to the constrictor knot, it is, if anything, more secure and
Usefulness
therefore even more diffi cult to release.

1 Pass the working end diagonally 2 Take a turn around the lower post, 3 Pass the working end over the
across the two posts, around the on the other side of the intersection. standing part, and tuck it under
vertical post, and then diagonally the initial two turns.
across both posts again, so that it
crosses the standing part.

4 If you are tying a row of knots, 5 Tighten the knot. If you
make sure you have enough slack are tying a single knot, you
to tie the rest of the series. can trim the ends closely
without any loss of security.

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