Page 26 - Jim Whippy - Reeds Knot Handbook

The hunter’s bend is a versatile knot as it can be used even
with slippery synthetic rope. It is made up of two overhand
knots that interlink to make one strong one. It is excellent for
joining ropes together, but it does take a little practice, so be
patient. Square in shape, the hunter’s bend is primarily used in
sailing, but climbers sometimes favour this knot too.
The hunter’s bend found fame on the front page of the
London Times in 1978, crediting Dr Edward Hunter as the overhand Knots and hItches
originator. Because of the article, the knot received a lot of
publicity which resulted in the formation of the International
Guild of Knot Tyers.

3
Take the working end
on the right side and
bring it behind and up
through both loops.

4
To tighten the knot pull
slowly on the standing
parts (long ends), making
sure the working ends
remain tucked in.

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