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Double Matthew Walker
KNOT SCORE
The double (or ‘full’) Matthew Walker used to be the standard stopper Strength
knot aboard ship, until it was replaced by the ‘single’ Matthew Walker, Security
which is somewhat neater. The double version is worth knowing, however, Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
if only for variety’s sake. The tying method is also more unusual, and can
Usefulness
be adapted for the single version.

1 Prepare the line as before (page 2 Pick any strand and pass it around 3 Do the same for the strand
198, Step 1), or tie three lengths of the line(s) and under its own immediately to its right, passing
thin line together with a whipping standing part. the end through both bights.
and a seizing, as shown. The same
principles apply for four strands.

4 Repeat for the third strand, 5 Work the lines so they emerge 6 Tighten the knot. The line
passing the end through all at the top of the knot. can then be relaid (page 202, Steps 6
three bights. & 7) or more knots tied to make a
larger piece.

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