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| name = Square Knot | | name = Square Knot | ||
| image = Knot square.jpg | | image = Knot square.jpg | ||
| − | | use = Also known as Reef knot | + | | use = Also known as a Reef knot, the Square Knot is easily learned and useful for many situations. It is most commonly used to tie two lines together at the ends. This knot is used at sea in reefing and furling sails. It is used in first aid to tie off a bandage or a sling because the knot lies flat. |
|tying_instructions = | |tying_instructions = | ||
| − | # Pass left | + | # Pass left end over and under right end. |
# Curve what is now the left end toward the right and cross what is now the right end over and under the left. | # Curve what is now the left end toward the right and cross what is now the right end over and under the left. | ||
| − | # Draw up tight. | + | # Draw up tight by pulling one end and line away from the other end and line. |
|warnings = Do not rely on this knot to hold weight in a life or death situation. It has been known to fail. | |warnings = Do not rely on this knot to hold weight in a life or death situation. It has been known to fail. | ||
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Revision as of 23:17, 1 October 2010
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Use: Also known as a Reef knot, the Square Knot is easily learned and useful for many situations. It is most commonly used to tie two lines together at the ends. This knot is used at sea in reefing and furling sails. It is used in first aid to tie off a bandage or a sling because the knot lies flat.
How to tie:
WARNING: Do not rely on this knot to hold weight in a life or death situation. It has been known to fail.
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