Knots & bends

What is the purpose of knots?

• To cut through ropes

• To create loops for decoration

• To fasten or attach something to other objects

• To untie objects

What is the purpose of a figure eight knot?

• To stop the rope from sliding through a block or eye

• To untie easily

• To secure parcels

• To join two ropes of different thickness

What is the purpose of a reef (square) knot?

• To create loops for decoration

• To stop the rope from sliding through a block or eye

• To join two ropes of equal thickness

• To untie easily

What is the purpose of a stopper knot?

• To secure parcels

• To prevent the rope from fraying

• To create loops for decoration

• To untie easily

What is the purpose of a marlin spike?

• To untie easily

• To open the lay of a rope while splicing

• To prevent the rope from fraying

• To create loops for decoration

What is the purpose of a noose knot?

• To create loops for decoration

• To untie easily

• To slide and tighten under a load

• To prevent the rope from fraying

Which is an example of an Overhand knot?

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Which is an example of a figure eight knot?

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