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Fireman's chair knot
Type of knot / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A fireman's chair knot (also known as the chair knot, Man-O-War sheepshank, double fool's harness or the Shaw special) is a knot tied in the bight forming two adjustable, lockable loops. The knot consists of a handcuff knot finished with a locking half hitch around each loop.[1] The loops remain adjustable until the half hitches are tightened.
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Fireman's chair knot | |
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Names | Fireman's chair knot, Chair knot, Man-O-War sheepshank, double fool's harness, Shaw special |
Category | Loop |
Related | Handcuff knot, Sheepshank, Tom fool's knot |
Typical use | Makeshift rescue harness or handcuffs |
ABoK | #1140 |
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