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Gibbet knot
KNOT SCORE
A ‘gibbet’ is any device used for public execution, eg gallows, guillotine or Strength
executioner’s block. This suggests that this knot, like the ichabod (page Security
133) was used for such purposes, although there is no real evidence to Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
back this up. The gibbet is very similar to the ichabod, but one may suit a
Usefulness
certain type of line better than another. Try them both and see.

1 Make an overhand loop at the end 2 Pass the working end under the 3 Take a turn around the bight.
of the line. standing part.

4 Tighten the turns, so the fi rst turn 5 Take a turn around the nearest leg 6 Tuck the working end into the
makes a loop at the top of the knot. of the bight, passing the working end loop at the top of the knot. Pull the
through the bight. other leg to close the loop, and then
tighten the knot.

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