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| Reef Knot
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| The Reef Knot or Square Knot is a common not and is often used to tie off triangular bandages and and slings etc. You can loosen the knot easily by either pushing the ends toward the knot or by "upsetting" the knot by pulling back on one end and pulling the other through the loops. |
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Clove Hitch |
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This is one of the most widely used knots. Because it passes around an object in only one direction, it puts very little strain on the rope fibers. It is the knot we use the start and end lashings. It is usually tied around a pole. |
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Figure of Eight
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The Figure of Eight is one of the easiest knots to tie. It is often used in such places as the end of a string when tying a package with a slipknot or in the end of a rope forming a loop. |
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Bowline
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The bowline has been called the king of knots. It will never slip or jam if properly made and is excellent for tying around a person in a rescue. |
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Sheet Bend |
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The sheet bend is the most important knot for joining two rope ends, especially if the ropes are of different sizes. The name originated from sailors who used to bend (tie) ropes on the rigging of a ship. |
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Sheepshank |
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This knot is used to shorten a rope that is fastened at both ends. The sheepshank is only a temporary knot as it stands. But it can be made more permanent by adding a second half hitch to each end. |
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