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BENDS

1426. TWOFOLD OVERHAND BEND. In actual formation this is the

same as a TWO-STRAND' FULL MATTHEW WALKER KNOT but one of

the two ends leads reversely. It is decorative and symmetrical.

1427. The DOUBLE TWOFOLD OVERHAND BEND in forination is the

same as a TWO-STRAND FOUR-TuCK MATTHEW WALKER. (See Chap-

ter 7, "Multi-Strand Lanyard Knots.") A DOUBLE OVERHAND KNOT

is tied in one end and a similar knot is tied reverse! through the (4-2.6

first knot with the other end. In the true MATTHEW ALKER KNOT

the two OVERHANDS are tied in the same direction.

1428. The CARRICK BEND or FULL CARRICK BEND may be tied flat

for decorative purposes. If tied in needlework, so that all four ends

are to be employed, it is called the JOSEPHINE KNOT. The drawing

illustrates the CARRICK BEND with both ends on the same side of the

knot, which is less secure than the same knot formation with the

ends diagonally opposite each other.

1429. If the lower bight is extended, the CARRICK BEND may be

platted a further length (as long as desired). This is often seen in

trumpet cords and in military braids. A knot is completed each time

the two ends are tucked down to the bottom. (See KNOTS ~2254

and ~2255.)

1430. Similarly the form of FOUR-STRAND SQUARE or ROUND SINNET

may be adapted to form a decorative bend. The outer members are

moved alternately from either side, across the back, forward be-

tween the two opposing parts and down the front to a position

parallel to, and below, the other sister strand.

The bends that have been shown so far are tied in small material

such as twine, cord and fishline, where they are seldom untied.

Either these knots are permanent or the material is cut and thrown

away when they have served their pu oses. When we come to rope,

a knot that may be untied is called or, as the material is valuable

and not to be squandered.

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