Overhand loop
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| Names | Overhand loop, Loop knot |
| Category | Loop |
| Origin | Ancient |
| Releasing | Jamming |
| ABoK | #1046 |
The Overhand loop is a simple knot which forms a fixed loop in a rope. Made by tying an Overhand knot in the bight, it can be tied anywhere along a rope. The knot can be used for tying parcels with string, but has the disadvantage that it is likely to jam tight when the rope has been pulled and the knot may need to be cut off. It also has some uses in kite-flying, though other knots may be better[1] (Reference 1 also contains a sequence of images that show how to tie an overhand knot.)
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