Usage: The Water Knot is frequently used in climbing for joining two ends of webbing together.

Also known as:

• Tape Knot
• Grass Knot
• Ring Bend

Related:

• Overhand Bend
• Overhand Knot
• Figure Eight Bend

ABOK: 296

Classification: Bend

Structure: The Water Knot is a “rewoven” Overhand Knot meaning an overhand knot is tied at the end of one rope/webbing and then the second rope follows the turns of the first in parallel, but from the opposite direction. When complete, the working ends will exit the knot on opposite sides.

Strength/Reliability: Water Knots may slip very slightly, but very consistently, with each load and unload cycle, leaving a need for long tails. Water Knots should be inspected before each use. For additional security, the ends can be taped or lightly sewn to the standing parts to help prevent them from creeping back into the knot.