Canonical Name
Carrick Bend
Variant Names
Category
Origin
Ancient. The name comes from Carrick Roads - a large natural anchorage by Falmouth in Cornwall, England. Carrick is also a local government district in Cornwall and the knot is the emblem of Carrick District Council.
The name is also said to have been derived from the Carrack, a medieval type of ship.
Related knots
Releasing
Efficiency
Unknown %
Caveat
Uses
Securing two lines, particularly heavy ropes or decorative purposes.
Comments
Structure
Tying
See article/pictures.
