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Figure-eight knot
KNOT SCORE
This is the stopper knot of choice aboard most vessels, where it is normally Strength
used to prevent a line slipping through a hole, eg sheets through a block or Security
jammer. Although not any bulkier than the overhand knot (page 148), it is Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
much easier to untie and equally strong. Also known as the fl emish knot,
Usefulness
it forms the basis of several other, more complicated knots.

1 Put an underhand loop in the end 2 Tuck the working end under 3 Tighten the knot by pulling
of the line, and pass the working and up through the initial loop. the end and the standing part
end around the standing part. in opposite directions.

Slipped fi gure-eight knot

Although it’s unlikely to get
jammed, the fi gure-eight knot
still requires a few moments
to untie. The addition of a
drawloop in the fi nal stage
allows it to be untied almost
instantaneously. Handy if
you’re in a hurry.

KNOT SCORE
1 Form an underhand loop, 2 Tuck the bight up through the
Strength
pass the working end around initial loop, to create a drawloop.
Security
the standing part, and put a bight Adjust the size of the bight, then
Diffi culty Tying
in the end of the line. tighten the knot.
Diffi culty Untying
Usefulness

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