Usage: The Bow Knot is commonly used for tying shoelaces and is easily tied and untied.

Also known as:

• Shoelace Knot
• Slipped Reef Knot
• Slipped Square Knot

Related:

• Reef Knot

ABOK: 1212, 1214

Classification: Multi-Loop

Structure: The Bow Knot is designed for quick release and easily comes untied when either of the working ends are pulled. During the tying of the knot, the farther the loops are pulled, the shorter the working ends become. The Bow Knot is a doubly slipped Reef(Square) Knot that creates two loops which, when the working ends are pulled, allow the knot to be untied easily and quickly.