Page 16 - Eric C. Fry - Knots and Ropework
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5 By far the most well known of knots, it is useful to finish off two
ends, but should not be used to join two ropes, if such ropes are
to be subjected to strain, as it will undoubtedly jam solid.
Reef Knot It is invariably associated with the useless granny knot (a reef
knot 'gone wrong' w hich w ill never hold).
The hallmark of the reef knot is the standing part and the tail of
both ends laying together as they emerge from opposite sides of
the knot. Best remembered by the mnemonic 'left over right,
right over left', or vice versa.
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