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Figure-of-eight knot

The Figure-of-eight knot is a type of knot.

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Canonical Name: Figure of Eight Knot
Variant Name(s): Figure Eight Knot, Savoy Knot, Flemish Knot, Double Stopper.

Category: Stopper
Origin: Ancient
Related knots: Stevedore's knot, Figure-of-eight loop
Releasing: Non-jamming. This knot can often replace an overhand knot
Efficiency: Unknown%.
Caveat: None.spills .slips .secure if wet.not secure if wet.Low efficiency.Difficult to tie.
Uses: Fishing, Sailing.
Tying: To begin take the rope in one hand. form a loop by bending the rope around and back on top of itself. Now, wrap the free end of the rope around the rope by your hand. Finally, take the free end of the rope and feed it down through the loop.


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