Overhand knot
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| Overhand knot | |
 The use of two overhand knots, one used as a stopper. |
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| Names | Overhand knot, Thumb knot |
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| Category | Stopper |
| Efficiency | 50% |
| Origin | Ancient |
| Related | Simple noose, Overhand loop, Figure-of-eight knot, Angler's loop, Fisherman's knot, Water knot |
| Releasing | Extreme jamming |
| Typical use | Fishing, climbing, shoelaces, making other knots. |
| Caveat | Spills if the standing part is pulled forcibly in the wrong direction |
| Conway Notation | 3 |
| A/B notation | 31 |
The overhand knot is one of the most fundamental knots and forms the basis of many others including the simple noose, overhand loop, angler's loop, fisherman's knot and water knot. The overhand knot is very secure, to the point of jamming badly. It should be used if the knot is intended to be permanent. It is often used to prevent the end of a rope from unraveling.
[edit] Tying
There are a number of ways to tie the Overhand knot.
- Thumb method - create a loop and push the working end through the loop with your thumb.
- Overhand method - create a bight, by twisting the hand over at the wrist and sticking your hand in the hole, pinch the working end with your fingers and pull through the loop.
[edit] Knot theory
The equivalent in knot theory is called the trefoil knot.
[edit] See also
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