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Stevedore's knot

Canonical Name: stevedore's knot
Variant Name(s): None.

Category: Stopper.
Origin: Ancient.
Related knots: Figure-of-eight knot, overhand knot
Releasing: Non-jamming.
Efficiency: Unknown%
Caveat: None.
Uses: Forming other knots.
Comments:
Tying:

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