Grief Knot
( Whatnot | Grass Bend | Reeving Line Bend | ABOK #1208 )
Usage
A Grief Knot, also known as the Whatknot, is a knot which combines the features of a Granny Knot and a Thief Knot, producing a result which is not generally useful for working purposes although does have some practical uses in magic tricks. Its name is a combination of 'granny' and 'thief'.
Also known as
- Whatnot
- Grass Bend
- Reeving Line Bend
ABOK
- 1208
Structure
When correctly tied, the two tails lie on opposite sides diagonally. If the tails lie on the same side, it is a Granny Knot rather than a Grief Knot.
Strength/Reliability
Because the Grief Knot is known to slip apart very easily, it is considered one of the most insecure of knots and should be avoided for most applications.
