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This knot belongs to a group of knots formed by interlocking overhand knots. Its purpose is to securely join two ropes of similar thickness. Ashley's testing confirmed its reliability with minimal slipping tendencies. However, it can be challenging to untie once under heavy load.
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emerge from the knot, they make a sort of vortex that twists the tails in one direction; the tails can be oriented such that they are twisted ever tighter together, or put on the other side of each other in which case the setting of the knot can lead to a jamming state.
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in exhibiting no slippage at all. All other bends he tested slipped to some extent, and most failed completely in less than 100 loading cycles.
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1452. (2/3/34.) Another original bend that is as easily untied as #1451. It appears to be strong, secure and compact...
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just a few years after the publication of Ashley's book. Later authors have continued to use this name.
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temporary joining of similar-sized cords & ropes
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1802:Knots of modern origin
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68:Alpine butterfly bend
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804:Figure-of-nine loop
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769:Bowline on a bight
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1162:Hitching tie
1157:Highwayman's
964:Bimini twist
865:Chain sinnet
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