Page 108 - Jim Whippy - Reeds Knot Handbook

The carrick bend is an ancient nautical knot that was used
to join two large hawsers together. This knot is probably
the nearest you will get to a perfect bend when joining
heavy ropes, even ones of slightly differing thicknesses. It is
symmetrical, easy to tie and exceptionally strong. It will not
slip or jam, and yet it is still easy to untie even after it has
been under pressure. other useFul Knots
You will find that when the strain is taken on the end,
this knot will actually tighten and collapse on itself. It is
important to make sure that both working ends are on the
same side of the completed knot.

3
Allow B to cross itself
and come out under
the far side of the loop
in A – under, over,
under. Now start to pull
both standing parts to
tighten.
4
Once tight, both loops
in A and B should sit
neatly next to each
other.

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