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Bend Knots. A selection of Bends (Rope Joins) commonly used to join lines. Most of the bends are for use with rope, but a few of the knots are specifically used to join fishing lines.
Bends are knots to tie two ropes together. Here is a selection of knots for joining ropes and also some knots where the rope is tied upon itself such as the Heaving Line Knot and the Sheep Shank. The Water Knot is an excellent knot for use with flat webbing material.
Oct 1, 2023 · The Carrick Bend Knot is used to join two ropes – most commonly, very heavy ones that don’t bend well. It’s also used for decorative purposes due to its symmetrical, visually-pleasing structure. In other sources, the Carrick Bend is also sometimes referred to as the Pretzel Knot, Sailor’s Breastplate, Ormonde Knot, or Wake Knot.
Bends – Bends are used to tie two ropes together. The water knot is used to tie two the two ends of webbing together to create a sling. Also, the water knot is labeled as a knot rather than a bend indicating the confusion often associated with the terms used.
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The Carrick bend is a powerful knot to join two heavy ropes, hawsers or cables that are tough to bend. It’s no jamming nature makes it a favorite to hold up massive loads, even under wet or oily conditions.
