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Figure-of-eight loop

Canonical Name: figure-of-eight loop.
Variant Name(s): Flemish loop.

Category: loop on the bight.
Origin: Ancient.
Related knots:
Releasing: Can jam badly in any rope type.
Efficiency: Unknown%.
Caveat: None, secure.
Uses: Boating, Climbing, Camping, Caving.Securing objects.
Comments:
Structure:
Tying: article/pictures

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