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SURGEON’S BEND

When the Surgeon’s Knot is used to join two ropes, it can be called the

Surgeon’s Bend. (To learn how to tie a Surgeon’s Knot, see Chapter 10.)

STEP 1 Start by passing one rope’s running end over the other, making

two passes.

STEP 2 Pull up the two running ends and pass one over the other,
making a half knot.

When tightened down, this bend has a unique low-profile shape,
which you can see in the previous illustration of the Backing Up Bend.
The Surgeon’s Bend is secure in most materials, and relatively easy to
untie.

WATER KNOT

The Water Knot is a strong knot that holds well with straps or flat
webbing.