Stevedore knot
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This article is about a rope knot. For the mathematical version, see Stevedore knot (mathematics).
"Double figure-eight" redirects here. Not to be confused with double figure-eight loop.
The stevedore knot is a stopper knot, often tied near the end of a rope. It is more bulky and less prone to jamming than the closely related figure-eight knot.
The bight is given one more half turn than in the former knot [which itself is given, "one additional half twist," more than the figure-eight knot], before the end is finally stuck.
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Stevedore knot | |
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Names | Stevedore knot, Double figure eight |
Category | Stopper |
Related | Figure-eight knot, Overhand knot, Figure-of-nine loop, Ashley's stopper knot |
Releasing | Non-jamming |
Typical use | To provide a bulky, secure-when-slack stopper |
ABoK | #456, #522 |
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