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Figure eight knot

FigureOfEightKnot.jpg

Canonical Name

figure-of-eight knot.

Variant Name(s)

figure eight knot, savoy knot, flemish knot, double stopper.

Category

stopper.

Origin

Ancient.

Similarities

stevedore's knot.

Releasing

Non-jamming. This knot can often replace an overhand knot

Efficiency

Unknown%

Caveat

None.

Uses

fishing, climbing

Comments

Structure

Tying

See also Figure-eight knot (mathematics).

Referenced By

Figure eight | List of climbing topics

 

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