A-Z of Knots: O-P
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Overhand Bend
Also called the Thumb Knot. Expedient as a bend, secure but weakening to the rope. It is the knot tied by a mechanical binder.
Overhand Knot
Also called the Simple Knot, Common Knot, Thumb Knot, etc. It is the simplest knot form, secure but weakening the rope considerably and should only be used in small stuff. The Figure-of- Eight Knot is to be preferred.
Portuguese Bowline
There is some doubt as to which is the Portuguese and which is the French Bowline, or whether they are they same knot. Ashley gives the one shown here. It is an excellent double knot for rescue work or as a Boatswain's Chair, made in the end of the rope.
Prusik Knot
A knot used by climbers. It is made with a strop (endless loop, either spliced or tied) round the main climbing rope and the loop clipped into a karabiner on the climber's waist band. It can be loosened and slid along the rope to vary its position.
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