Page 92 - Jim Whippy - Reeds Knot Handbook

The constrictor knot was first mentioned in 1944 in The
Ashley Book of Knots, but it is thought to date back much
further. It is one of the most effective binding knots
because it grips tightly, just like the boa constrictor which
gives it its name. It is an excellent, quick way of temporarily
stopping the ends of a rope from fraying, securely tying the
neck of a sack or bag, or for holding items together that wrap and tucK Knots
need glueing.
The other advantages of this knot are that it can be
tied very quickly and it binds so well that it is almost
impossible to undo. Its weakness is that it does not work
well when tied on a flat surface: it needs a curved surface
to grip. It can, however, be tied either in the end of a rope
or on the bight, and is normally tied in twine.

3
Take the working end
over the standing part
and through the loop.

4
Pull both ends to tighten
the knot.

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