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BENDS

Double fi sherman’s knot
KNOT SCORE
If you’re using the fisherman’s knot, then you’re probably not worried Strength

about bulk, so you may as well use the more secure, double version. The Security
same warnings apply about untying the knot. Tie this knot in a mooring Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
line, and after a few days the only way to get rid of it will be to cut it out.
Usefulness
If you’re joining slippery rope such as Dyneema, this could be a godsend.

1 Take two turns with the ends of 2 Tuck the working ends through 3 Tighten both overhand knots
each line around the standing part both turns to make a pair of double individually, and then tighten the
of the other. overhand knots. whole knot by pulling the standing
parts in opposite directions.

Triple fi sherman’s knot

This knot is billed as the
ultimate solution for slippery
ropes such as Dyneema (shown)
or Spectra. It’s also popular with
climbers, so use it to make a
sling that you can trust to hold
together – and which you won’t
need to untie in a hurry.

KNOT SCORE
Strength
1 As above, but this time take 2 Tighten both overhand knots
Security
three turns around both standing individually, and then tighten the
Diffi culty Tying
parts, before tucking the ends whole knot by pulling the standing
Diffi culty Untying
through all three turns. parts in opposite directions.
Usefulness

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