Part 2 of my knot series: The Square Knot

 by ThatKnottyguy
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The Square knot. Basically two overhands but with a twist. (Get It?)
NOT to be used to Hold critical loads, like a person.
I finally found my paracord!
Also called a reef knot.
 
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timlh says: Jun 7, 2012. 12:43 AM
Strictly a reef knot is a quick release version of the square knot. (Used so reefs in the sail can be let out). Instead of pulling both ends back through the knot, only a bight is pulled through on one side, leaving a standing end that can be pulled to release the knot. Similar to half a shoelace bow.
finton in reply to timlhSep 23, 2012. 1:50 PM
Ah yes: I've always called a square knot a reef knot also, but I can see your point, timlh - a bight would definitely make it easier to shake out a reef. Your definition of a reef knot is how we tie our dressing gowns!
demonfox says: May 2, 2012. 1:55 AM
I've always known it as a reef knot...
BLUEBLOBS2 in reply to demonfoxMay 15, 2012. 8:47 PM
Same here.
-BLUEBLOBS2
ThatKnottyguy (author) says: May 2, 2012. 5:15 PM
I grew up on the fact that it was a square knot. Thanks for the info. though! I will edit that in!
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