Usage
The Crown Knot is used to initiate a Back Splice at the end of three-strand rope to keep it from fraying. It is also a component of several decorative knots. The knot somewhat resembles a king's crown when viewed from the side and hence its name. The name may also refer to its position at the top/end of the rope.
Structure
The Crown Knot is a symmetrical knot tied in three-strand rope.
Strength/Reliability
The Crown Knot, by itself, is not a very strong or reliable knot and tends to come apart easily. It is almost always a component of other knots or used in the initial step of a
Back Splice.
