Page 136 - Buck Tilton "Outward Bound Ropes, Knots, and Hitches"

Miscellaneous Knots

Depending on the object to be hung from the lanyard,
sometimes the item must be strung onto the cord prior to
the tying of the knot. Sometimes the object can be tied to
the fixed loop by way of a girth (or ring) hitch (see page
81). Enthusiasts will notice that this knot is a relative of the
carrick bend. Though it appears complex to tie, it’s really
not that difficult; just have patience tightening the knot.

Knife Lanyard Knife Lanyard Knot: Step 4
XXKnot: Step 3
XX

XXX Bring the other end through
Bring the same end through the
XXX
knot again as shown in the pho- the knot as shown in the pho-
tograph. tograph. Slip the arrangement
off your hand and meticulously
work the knot into its final
form.

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