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You  can  also  tie  the  Butterfly  Bend  by  tucking  both  ends  at  once,
               holding one in each hand. It is quicker than it sounds. Use the Butterfly
               Bend to tie similar materials. It is strong, secure, and unties easily.





               CARRICK BEND


               The  Carrick  Bend  is  traditionally  used  on  large  ropes,  such  as  ships’
               hawsers. When it has been under strain and perhaps wet, it is loosened
               by  striking  the  outer  bights  of  the  knot  with  something  blunt,  like  a
               wooden fid (an object like a marlinespike).


               STEP 1 Lay down two ropes, one on the left and one on the right. Use
               the running end of the rope on the right to make a crossing turn. Take
               the other rope and move its running end in an over-and-under pattern

               through the right-hand rope.

















               STEP 2 Finish the tuck.
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