Figure-8 versions of linked-overhand knots

General Discussion
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Recently Alan Lee posted about a modification of the Alpine Butterfly created by replacing the overhand knots with Figure-8s.

I tried doing the same for some other linked-overhand knots, and took some pictures of some of the more attractive knots I got (not that they will be competing in any beauty contests).

Ashley Bend #1452:

http://i.imgur.com/qNNT8cZ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/6bTGzeE.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/RjIvq7n.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/YHugtDH.jpg

Edit: tails are crossed incorrectly in the last (loose) image. They should be crossed (in this loose form) or twisted clockwise as the knot is tightened. They are correct in the other images.

Ashley #1425:

http://i.imgur.com/4GJFlAt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/R0a0FuV.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xJznnoP.jpg

a linked-overhands knot I discovered recently that I will post in the new-knot forum (Edit: here) (edit2: I’ve been informed by knotsaver that the linked-overhands knot is Diamond Bend (M. B7) shown in Roger Miles’ Symmetric Bends. The pictures below are of the modification with linked Figure-8s)

http://i.imgur.com/BHnlTo9.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/c17bB4x.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/HmpM1Ld.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/e0CEpgE.jpg

I also tied some knots with only one overhand replaced with a Figure 8, as suggested by Dan Lehman with reference to the Alpine Butterfly. The results mostly didn’t look good (they may have a practical advantage in some cases, but I doubt any of these are practical knots anyway) but I thought the #1425 turned out ok:

http://i.imgur.com/tEpvzJX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/p5iXYuK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/bnBeku7.jpg

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Hi All,
Tom, I see you have fun and you are on the right track. I think we have lots to do here,just a example here,
I modify the Zeppelin bend, and it turn out more solid and compact, it may jam on extreme load,
I think as long as it can hander more then safe working load, I am happy to have a compact knot,
especially on cycle work,this is just my own opinion, need Dan to give his final said.

     You have very nice presentation, beautiful and clear picture, keep going,  with some luck, 
     we might find some thing good
     .謝謝 alanlee

Zeppline bend (& Modifly).JPG

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Alan, thanks for your kind words. I know there is lots of room for improvement in my photography.

Yes, there are a lot of possibilities to explore. Have fun!