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Sheet bend
KNOT SCORE
One of the most useful all-round bends, the sheet bend is equally effective Strength
for joining ropes of the same size as those of different sizes. It scores Security
better on strength than on security, which means it holds well under a Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
constant load, but is liable to collapse if jerked repeatedly. One way of
Usefulness
making it more secure is to seize the end of the loop to its standing part.

1 The sheet bend can be used for 2 Put a bight in one of the lines – 3 Pass the working end of the other
joining lines of the same size or for the larger (or stiffer) of the two, line through the bight and then
attaching small lines to large. if they are different sizes. under both its legs.

4 Tuck the working end under itself.
The two ends should be on the same
side of the knot. Tighten the knot by
holding both legs of the bight, and
closing the hitch.

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