5 steps
Strap Knot
A knot that joins the two ends of a strap or two small cords into a flat bind. The ends are tucked so the knot lies flat.
Use it for
A knot that joins the two ends of a strap or two small cords into a flat bind. The ends are tucked so the knot lies flat.
This line
Small cord or a strap.
Avoid when
A sheet bend if the two cords will be pulled as a bend.
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Strap Knot
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Step 1
Cross the ends.
Step 2
Tie the first half.
Step 3
Tie the second half square.
Step 4
Tuck the ends flat.
Step 5
The bind should lie flat.
The drawing follows this tying order. Pause, step, or scrub to stay with the words. The standing line runs to the reel. The tag is the short end you trim. Skin-hook means the point lies flat in the plastic, not out where grass can grab it.
Common mistakes
- Leaving the ends sticking up.
- Using a granny.