Double Fishermans Knot
Learn how to tie the Double Fishermans knot in a matter of minutes. The Double Fishermans knot is a great knot for joining two ropes of equal diameter.
The additional turns in the main part of the knot provide some benefits over the single Fishermans knot, making it more secure when not under load while making it easier to undo after it has been under load. The additional loops in the double fishermans knot does result in a larger knot, if this create and issue then revert to the standard or single Fishermans knot.
The Fishermans knot is preferred to tying a sheet bend when the rope diameters are the same. If you are going to have constant high levels of load on the joined lines the Fishermans Knot will become hard to untie, if you are join ropes which will stay under constant load are Sheet Bend will work better.
To learn how to tie the single Fishermans knot launch the video below, the fishermans knot is very simlar to the double fishermans, get almost the same result. It uses slightly less rope and results in a knot of a smaller size.
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The additional turns in the main part of the knot provide some benefits over the single Fishermans knot, making it more secure when not under load while making it easier to undo after it has been under load. The additional loops in the double fishermans knot does result in a larger knot, if this create and issue then revert to the standard or single Fishermans knot.
The Fishermans knot is preferred to tying a sheet bend when the rope diameters are the same. If you are going to have constant high levels of load on the joined lines the Fishermans Knot will become hard to untie, if you are join ropes which will stay under constant load are Sheet Bend will work better.
To learn how to tie the single Fishermans knot launch the video below, the fishermans knot is very simlar to the double fishermans, get almost the same result. It uses slightly less rope and results in a knot of a smaller size.
Thanks for stopping by to learn more about and how to tie the slipped clove hitch, if you like this demo we have plenty more useful how to content on this site and on our Youtube channel. If you want to be alerted as we release more sailing content click here to subscribe to the bottom up boats "Crew" and get the bell on to receive notifications as we share more videos.
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