# General Discussion

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## [About the General Discussion category](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/2359)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 June 2025 20:11 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/about-the-general-discussion-category/2359 "2025-06-25T20:11:23Z")

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This category is for general topics of discussion that don’t fit into a more specific category. It was renamed from the original #chit-chat to General Discussion in September 2025, as we felt #chit-chat seemed a bit fri…

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## [IGKT Logo for Display Advertising](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/igkt-logo-for-display-advertising/10225)

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**Author:** [@DickBedell](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/DickBedell)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [23 October 2026 09:04 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/igkt-logo-for-display-advertising/10225 "2026-10-23T09:04:58Z")

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Gday We are putting on a display at a boating festival next year. Is there a hi-resolution image of the IGKT logo that we can use to get printed in A3 or bigger for display purposes? if so how can i acquire said image? …

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## [From the abok number this chart shows You its page number in Ashley book of knots.](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/from-the-abok-number-this-chart-shows-you-its-page-number-in-ashley-book-of-knots/10192)

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**Author:** [@JeanB](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/JeanB)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [22 October 2026 07:04 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/from-the-abok-number-this-chart-shows-you-its-page-number-in-ashley-book-of-knots/10192 "2026-10-22T07:04:29Z")

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Hello Please be indulgent, it’s my first post. Sometimes, it’s tedious leafing through the 638 pages of the bible, the Ashley book of knots in order to check an item. Knowing the abok num…

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## [Looking to buy rope machine, please…](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/looking-to-buy-rope-machine-please/10219)

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**Author:** [@RPL7890](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/RPL7890)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [20 October 2026 19:36 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/looking-to-buy-rope-machine-please/10219 "2026-10-20T19:36:26Z")

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Greetings…I’m looking to buy one of these small, metal rope machines. I am only interested in this exact type of machine. Please don’t try to advise me to “just build one” out of legos or plywood or 3D print something …

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## [President's Forum - Global Knot Swap early 2027](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/presidents-forum-global-knot-swap-early-2027/10186)

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**Author:** [@Barbedknot](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Barbedknot)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 September 2026 23:55 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/presidents-forum-global-knot-swap-early-2027/10186 "2026-09-19T23:55:15Z")

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On World Knot Tying Day I will announce an event. Stay tuned!

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## [What is the name of the knot and the hitch](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-knot-and-the-hitch/10167)

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**Author:** [@Peter\_kostov](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Peter_kostov)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2026 11:05 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/what-is-the-name-of-the-knot-and-the-hitch/10167 "2026-09-06T11:05:42Z")

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Knot Tying: Seamanship: Knots, Bends, and Hitches 1973 Department of Defense

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## [Suggestions for knot practice regime ?](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/suggestions-for-knot-practice-regime/10164)

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**Author:** [@Tavis](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Tavis)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2026 08:04 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/suggestions-for-knot-practice-regime/10164 "2026-09-05T08:04:22Z")

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I'm enjoying learning new knots and practicing them. However I wish I had some way of prompting myself to tie random knots. Maybe I should just make some good ol fashioned flash cards and pick them at random. But I imag…

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## [Historic knot teaching video 1973](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/historic-knot-teaching-video-1973/10177)

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**Author:** [@agent\_smith](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/agent_smith)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2026 05:18 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/historic-knot-teaching-video-1973/10177 "2026-09-05T05:18:23Z")

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While looking for historical evidence of the 'Lineman's Rider' (Butterfly), I stumbled across this video from 1973. Alas, no Butterfly knots... Some of the claims made in this video are amusing by todays standards (eg …

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## [Guild badge on Facebook profile photo](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/guild-badge-on-facebook-profile-photo/10158)

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**Author:** [@stephenmas](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/stephenmas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2026 10:21 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/guild-badge-on-facebook-profile-photo/10158 "2026-08-21T10:21:28Z")

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A while ago I was able to overlay the guild badge over my facebook profile pictue. Does anyone know if this is still possible and maybe point me in the right direction as to how? Thanks all

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## [Is this a known knot?](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/is-this-a-known-knot/10155)

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**Author:** [@emay2026](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/emay2026)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [8 August 2026 20:47 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/is-this-a-known-knot/10155 "2026-08-08T20:47:50Z")

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Hello, Thanks to everyone who's reading! I haven't tied knots for long and was trying to find a way to tie the perfection loop that I could remember. I think I arrived at something a little different instead. Is thi…

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## [Knot forensics (idiosyncrasys, industry, etc)](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knot-forensics-idiosyncrasys-industry-etc/9907)

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**Author:** [@bdes](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/bdes)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [7 August 2026 23:41 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knot-forensics-idiosyncrasys-industry-etc/9907 "2026-08-07T23:41:22Z")

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Hello all, I could use your help! I’m writing a work of fiction and in the story, there is a victim who was bound with rope. The detective notices that the knots/rope that were used in the crime have a specific idiosync…

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## [Karl Bareuther (jack.tar.com)](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/karl-bareuther-jack-tar-com/10153)

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**Author:** [@frayedknotarts](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/frayedknotarts)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [7 August 2026 12:54 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/karl-bareuther-jack-tar-com/10153 "2026-08-07T12:54:11Z")

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Website seems to be down... admittedly, it's more that fifteen years since I tried to contact him. Any info?

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## [fun knot related xkcd comic - recursive trucker's hitch](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/fun-knot-related-xkcd-comic-recursive-truckers-hitch/10148)

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**Author:** [@KnotMe](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/KnotMe)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [31 July 2026 03:00 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/fun-knot-related-xkcd-comic-recursive-truckers-hitch/10148 "2026-07-31T03:00:34Z")

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Recursive Trucker's Hitch

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## [Is this variation of the Girth Hitch known?](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/is-this-variation-of-the-girth-hitch-known/10140)

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**Author:** [@Neil](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Neil)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [18 July 2026 22:12 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/is-this-variation-of-the-girth-hitch-known/10140 "2026-07-18T22:12:18Z")

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I had a need to fix several paracord loops along a larger rope, and the obvious first port of call was a girth hitch. Unfortunately when unloaded, it would quickly work loose, and the loop could slide or fall off. I tri…

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## [Knotting Matters format options](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knotting-matters-format-options/10141)

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**Author:** [@KnotMe](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/KnotMe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [15 July 2026 23:57 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knotting-matters-format-options/10141 "2026-07-15T23:57:52Z")

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I’m not on any official boards or committees, but I thought to try to start a discussion in the lowest effort way possible. :innocent: If there’s enough response maybe we can take it to an official channel. I happen t…

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## [Past issues of Knotting Matters](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/past-issues-of-knotting-matters/10120)

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**Author:** [@TXMBirder](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/TXMBirder)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [8 July 2026 11:06 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/past-issues-of-knotting-matters/10120 "2026-07-08T11:06:06Z")

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I’m just curious if it is possible to get past issues of Knotting Matters in print? I never received the December issue from 2024(more than likely the fault of USPS). Just figured I would ask if anyone had any insight so…

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## [identify unknown knot](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/identify-unknown-knot/10128)

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**Author:** [@peterrkater](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/peterrkater)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2026 14:27 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/identify-unknown-knot/10128 "2026-07-06T14:27:10Z")

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Can anyone identify this bend? Planning to test against Reever Bend…

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## [old rope on old flag ...restore, or replace?](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/old-rope-on-old-flag-restore-or-replace/7464)

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**Author:** [@alana](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/alana)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [2 July 2026 20:52 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/old-rope-on-old-flag-restore-or-replace/7464 "2026-07-02T20:52:32Z")

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is there anything i can do to help this dried rope of this old (? 1950s) flag, i think it’s linen, i’m also interested in any care tips to clean the flag, not soiled, just aged, i feel it needs a soak in something mi…

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## [Knot board for events and festivals](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knot-board-for-events-and-festivals/10004)

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**Author:** [@Gareth0123](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Gareth0123)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [26 June 2026 20:57 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knot-board-for-events-and-festivals/10004 "2026-06-26T20:57:37Z")

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I teach 10 practical knots and Paracord basics at various local events and festivals throughout the spring, summer and autumn, and during the winter months I often lead macrame and paracord sessions in several local resi…

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## [Help Identifying Loop, Please](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/help-identifying-loop-please/10089)

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**Author:** [@Alfonso](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Alfonso)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2026 15:09 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/help-identifying-loop-please/10089 "2026-06-04T15:09:55Z")

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Does anyone recognize this loop? The working end is used to make a bight, then the standing end wraps around it, and finally, the working end is slipped into the first bight before tightening. I’ve also tried looking f…

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## [Please help identify the name of this knot for me.](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/please-help-identify-the-name-of-this-knot-for-me/10079)

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**Author:** [@PlayThatMusic](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/PlayThatMusic)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [13 May 2026 20:01 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/please-help-identify-the-name-of-this-knot-for-me/10079 "2026-05-13T20:01:46Z")

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Hello, Could someone please help identify the name of this knot for me? Please checkout the video below. Thank You!

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## [Good Shepherd day 2026 and here's me in my newish hammock.](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/good-shepherd-day-2026-and-heres-me-in-my-newish-hammock/10073)

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**Author:** [@alana](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/alana)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 April 2026 07:28 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/good-shepherd-day-2026-and-heres-me-in-my-newish-hammock/10073 "2026-04-27T07:28:10Z")

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the hammock is parachute (?)nylon and the cord is 6mm marine something, i joined the cords to the hammock ends with (?)ABOK#1412 overhand knots, with the rope end tucked under again. easy! previously found out by …

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## [The shirt off my back](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/the-shirt-off-my-back/9978)

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**Author:** [@JohnC](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/JohnC)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [13 April 2026 02:59 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/the-shirt-off-my-back/9978 "2026-04-13T02:59:21Z")

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I discovered by accident that an old t-shirt can provide some basic cordage if you tear strips off it. The back of the t-shirt is the longest (and likely least worn) part, so if you snip through the hem at about 1” (2.5c…

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## [rope as marble sculpture 18th century](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/rope-as-marble-sculpture-18th-century/10054)

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**Author:** [@alana](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/alana)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [28 March 2026 13:45 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/rope-as-marble-sculpture-18th-century/10054 "2026-03-28T13:45:04Z")

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breathtaking wonder! Il Disinganno, also known as The Release from Deception, was crafted by Italian artist Francesco Queirolo in the 18th century. it took 7 years to sculpt

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## [knot-themed games 🧩](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knot-themed-games/10018)

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**Author:** [@alana](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/alana)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [18 February 2026 03:58 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knot-themed-games/10018 "2026-02-18T03:58:09Z")

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friend bought me a jigsaw puzzle, i might just have a go at it :slightly\_smiling\_face: also, a relly of mine notified me of this game that he bought Knot So Fast | Board Game | BoardGameGeek add more games to the ……

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## [Selleys Simple String](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/selleys-simple-string/10034)

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**Author:** [@alana](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/alana)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [18 February 2026 02:48 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/selleys-simple-string/10034 "2026-02-18T02:48:18Z")

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has anyone heard of this? check out this vintage pack of pocket cord, i looked online and can’t see any sign of it ! weird fluoro pink orange colour; a dispenser identical to dental floss. it appears to be 0.9mm (1/3…

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## [Making discarded polyester safe for wildlife](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/making-discarded-polyester-safe-for-wildlife/10028)

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**Author:** [@alana](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/alana)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [9 February 2026 06:02 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/making-discarded-polyester-safe-for-wildlife/10028 "2026-02-09T06:02:30Z")

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starting with this tangle of 3m of yarn stripped from some cord cover, from now on i’ll be cutting up strands and potential snares, in case a seagull steps in it. also wrote a slogan! stock photo

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## [Cord keepers from scrap leather](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/cord-keepers-from-scrap-leather/10024)

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**Author:** [@pacharanero](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/pacharanero)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [5 February 2026 19:37 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/cord-keepers-from-scrap-leather/10024 "2026-02-05T19:37:34Z")

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Leather cordage keepers / paracord tidies from scrap leather While generally internet surfing a few days ago I found a site selling plastic paracord tidies which had a few features I didn’t need such as integrated cutter…

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## [My new Favorite fixed Loop Knot. "Double Dragon" anyone familiar?](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/my-new-favorite-fixed-loop-knot-double-dragon-anyone-familiar/9651)

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**Author:** [@preventec47](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/preventec47)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2026 22:33 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/my-new-favorite-fixed-loop-knot-double-dragon-anyone-familiar/9651 "2026-01-27T22:33:05Z")

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I dont know where it came from but I like it because it is easy to learn to tie and I hope it is strong and will not jam. I dont think it exists as a formal Ashley knot. I believe it is a new development. It exists on …

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## [Possible Undocumented Knot – Submission for Review](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/possible-undocumented-knot-submission-for-review/10011)

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**Author:** [@MasterTom](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/MasterTom)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2026 21:31 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/possible-undocumented-knot-submission-for-review/10011 "2026-01-21T21:31:21Z")

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Dear Members, I would like to submit a knot which I discovered while exploring alternative methods for joining two ropes. To the best of my knowledge, it has not been previously documented, and experienced knotting com…

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