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david-gpu 11 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: A simple way to measure knots has come unraveled

PSA: the square knot is notoriously unsafe and should never be used in safety critical applications. Ditto for the sheet bend.

If you care about safety, look for knots used in climbing instead.

IAmBroom 11 months ago [–]

And the bowline is considerably weaker than the figure-8. The latter is also easier to learn and remember.

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