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11Cat's paw (knot) — Knot details name=Cat s paw names= type= hitch strength= origin= Ancient related= girth hitch, lark s foot, cow hitch releasing= Non jamming uses= Attaching a rope to a hook or ring caveat= abok number= #1891The Cat s paw is a knot used for… …
12Constrictor knot — Left: Constrictor knot Right: Double constrictor knot Names Constrictor knot, gunner s knot Category Binding …
13Double anchorman knot — The double anchorman knot is a type of knot consisting of two or more pieces of rope joined together. This knot and the triple anchorman knot are mostly used as a harness. The double anchorman knot supplies extra support by having two knots,… …
14Ashley's stopper knot — Names Ashley s stopper knot, Ashley stopper knot, Oysterman s stopper Category Stopper …
15Slip knot — A slip knot (or running knot) is one of two different classes of knot. The most common are knots which attach a line to an object and intentionally tighten when tension is applied to the free end of the line. The other is a type of knot designed… …
16Overhand knot with draw-loop — Category Hitch An overhand knot with draw loop, is a knot in which the weight of the load the rope carries depresses the loop sufficiently to keep it in place until the load item is placed in its …
17Icicle hitch — Knot details name=Icicle hitch names= type= hitch strength= origin= John Smith, 1990 related= Prusik, Klemheist knot, Tautline hitch releasing= Unload the working end uses= Tying to a post when weight is applied parallel to the post Can be tied… …
18Bottle sling — Knot details name=Bottle sling caption= names=Bottle knot, Jug sling, Jug knot, Jar knot, Moonshiner s knot, Hackamore, Bridle knot type=binding strength= origin= related=Jury mast knot, Fiador knot releasing= uses=Suspending bottles and other… …
19Zeppelin bend — Knot details name=Zeppelin bend names= Rosendahl bend type= bend strength= origin= related= Zeppelin loop, Hunter s bend releasing= Non jamming uses= Connecting two ropes caveat= abok number= A Zeppelin bend is an excellent all purpose bend knot …
20Cuban Missile Crisis — Part of the Cold War CIA reference photograph of Soviet R 12 intermedia …
