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Sheet Bend Knot
Other titles include, The Bend, Simple Bend, Ordinary Bend and Common Bend.
It's a quick way of jointing two ropes.

The Double Sheet-Bend 

(no stronger than the "common" sheet-bend, but much more secure)

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Bowline - Loop	Double Loop Bowline	Angler's Loop	The Angler's Knot	Sailor's Knot	Sheepshank
Anchor Hitch	Clove Hitch	Rolling Hitch	Sheet Bend (single & double)	Reef Knot	Figure Eight Stopper Knot
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		Splice two Ropes	Rope Eye Splice

Learn about Sailing & Boating Knots essential for safe and efficient operation of a sailboat or other boat on the open ocean!