| Knots & Lashing |
| 4.4 Left Handed Sheet Bend This knot is a wrongly tied Sheetbend, a very easy mistake to make. The ends of the ropes should both come off the same side of the knot, and NOT off opposite sides as shown here. The knot strength is severely reduced, and this knot should be avoided. Tip. Avoid this knot under all circumstances. Always use a Sheetbend. 4.5 Fisherman's Knot The Fisherman's knot is used to tie two ropes of equal thickness together. It is used by fishermen to join fishing line, and is very effective with small diameter strings and twines. Tie a Thumb knot, in the running end of the first rope around the second rope. Then tie a thumb knot in the second rope, around the first rope. Note the Thumb knots are tied such they lie snugly against each other when the standing ends are pulled. When tying knots in monofilament line, moisten the line before pulling the knot tight. This helps to stop the line heating up with friction, which weakens it. 4.6 Thief Knot The Thief knot resembles the Reef knot at a casual glance. Note that the ends of the Thief Knot come off opposite sides of the knot. In the Reef knot, they come off the same sides. However, the Thief knot has no strength whatsoever, and will slip under tension. Try it and see! Tip. Only use this knot for tricks. NEVER use it where life and limb are at risk. 4.7 Apline Butterfly Need a loop in the middle of your rope? The rope still runs straight, and so would be under less stress when loaded than if you had used a figure eight knot for the same purpose. It is also easy to adjust and to untie. |
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