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Details
TypeLoops
ABOK#1038
Also known as
Middleman's KnotFisherman's LoopEnglishman's LoopTrue Lover's Knot
Description
The Fisherman's Eye is one of several knots known as the 'True Lover's Knot'. It is a useful loop knot tied in the bight by one of at least four different methods. Once much used for the middleman on a rope in climbing, but now superseded for this purpose by better knots such as the Alpine Butterfly. Also used by anglers to make a leader loop, however there are also better knots for this purpose such as the Angler's Loop.
Structure
The Fisherman's Eye is composed of two Overhand Knots, one tied in each leg around the bight of the other leg.
Common Uses
- form a secure loop in the middle of a rope.
- create a mid-line attachment point for gear or a clip.
- make a fixed loop in stiff or heavy rope.
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