Figure-of-eight
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| The figure-of-eight is used mostly as a stopper knot, similar to the overhand. It is a
little bulkier, so does a slightly better job in this regard. If you can tie one of these, then you should also be able to tie the figure-of-eight on a bight, which is a very useful knot. It is also the starting point of the rethreaded figure-of-eight, so is important to know for that. Note that in very flexible or thinner diameter rope, the knot will set slightly differently. |
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| Pass the end of the rope over itself... |  |
| ...and then back under itself. |  |
| Feed the end of the rope down through the loop formed. |  |
| Pull tight and set. Note the distinctive shape of the knot. |  |
Tom Brennan : website@ozultimate.com : updated 20031017