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Matthew Walker knot
How times change. A hundred years ago the
Matthew Walker was one of the most common and
important knots aboard ship; now it’s rarely used
other than for decoration. Yet, if you want to put a
permanent stop or toggle in anything – from soft
shackle to rope ladder – this knot is a lot more
secure than a figure-eight, and nicer to look at too.
1 Prepare the line or seized lines as before (Step 1). Tie a wall knot,
tucking each strand under its neighbour to the right.
