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Double diamond knot
KNOT SCORE
Doubling the diamond knot (page 202) transforms it from something Strength
merely useful into a far more decorative knot – almost like a miniature Security

monkey’s fist (page 160). Don’t be fooled, however. The double diamond Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
still has an important practical application, and was once recommended
Usefulness
by the British Admiralty to provide additional grip on bucket ropes.

1 Seize the line a distance 12 times 2 Turn down the ends, and stop 3 Pass each strand over its
its diameter from the end, and tease them just below the seizing. neighbour on the right and under
the strands apart. If using traditional the next one.
rope (as shown), the strands will
need to be stopped with twine.

7 Repeat the process for the other 8 Relay the strands to reconstitute 9 Fasten the end of the line with a
strands so all the turns are doubled. the line. suitable whipping (pages 246–253).

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