No. 10

Running (Slip) Knot

Usage: Running Knot and Slip Knot are terms used for a broad array of knots that indicate it can easily be spilled by pulling on the working end of the rope. The Slipped Overhand is the simplest of such knots and is often referred to as a Slip Knot or Running Knot even though those are broad terms. Historically this simple knot has been used to snare birds and other small animals. It can also be used as a stopper knot that can be quickly released. Classification: Loop Structure: The knot is composed of an "incomplete" Overhand Knot where the working end is not completely pulled through, thereby forming a bight.