Bend (Joining) Knots

Alberto Knot Connect fishing line of different diameters. Albright Special Join fishing line of different materials or diameters. Alpine Butterfly Bend Securely join two ropes of similar size. Ashley's Bend Join two lines of stiff, slippery material. Blood Knot Join fishing lines of similar size. Broach Bend Join two ropes with a compact, non-jamming bend. Carrick Bend Securely join large, stiff rope or cable. Diamond Knot Decorative knot used as a stopper or in lanyards. Double Dragon Bend Strong joining knot for ropes of equal size. Double Fisherman's Knot Securely join two ropes of similar size, often used in climbing. Double Harness Bend Securely join two ropes with ends exiting in parallel. Double Sheet Bend Securely join two ropes of different diameters or materials. Double Simon (Over) Join two ropes that are somewhat dissimilar in diameter or construction. Double Simon (Under) Join two ropes that are somewhat dissimilar in diameter or construction. FG Knot Slim, strong knot for connecting braided line to a mono or fluoro leader. Figure Eight Bend Securely joins two ropes, often used in climbing and rescue operations. Fisherman's Knot Join two ropes or fishing lines. Flat Overhand Bend Simple joining knot, often used in rappelling. Hunter's Bend Securely join two ropes of similar size, especially effective with synthetic rope. Lapp Knot Simple bend to join two ropes. Nail Knot Join fishing line of different diameters. Offset Figure Eight Bend Unsafe and inferior joining knot. Racking Bend join two ropes of different diameter. Reever Knot Secure knot for joining two ropes or bungee cord. Sansome Bend Join slippery or synthetic ropes securely. Shake Hands Bend Jam-resistant, compact way to connect two ropes. Sheet Bend Securely join ropes of different or similar size. Simple Simon (Over) Join two ropes, especially slippery synthetic cordage. Simple Simon (Under) Join ropes of different diameter, especially synthetics. Surgeon's Knot (Fishing) Used in fly fishing to join two lines. Symmetric Simple Simon A secure bend for joining slippery or dissimilar ropes under dynamic loading. Three-way Sheet Bend Securely join three ropes of different or similar size. Triple Sheet Bend Securely join two ropes of different diameters or materials. True Lover's Knot Decorative knot symbolizing love between two people. Tucked Sheet Bend Securely join ropes of different or similar size. Uni-to-Uni Knot Join fishing line of similar or different diameters. Vice Versa Secure knot for joining synthetic ropes or shock cord. Water Knot Join two ends of webbing. Yucatan Knot Strong fishing knot for joining light line to heavier shock leader. Zeppelin Bend Excellent, jam-resistant way to connect two ropes. Zeppelin Loop Excellent, jam-resistant loop.