No. 14

Thief Knot

Usage: The Square Knot or Reef Knot is an ancient and simple binding knot used to secure a rope or line around an object. In addition to being used by sailors for reefing and furling sails, it is also one of the key knots of decorative macrame textiles. The knot lies flat when made with cloth and has been historically used for tying bandages. Classification: BendStructure: Structurally, the Sheet Bend is related to the Bowline. When correctly tied, the two tails lie on the same side of the knot and is more reliable than if the tails lie on opposite sides.Strength/Reliability: The Sheet Bend is more secure than the Reef Knot but can work loose when not under load. If the tails lie on opposite sides, the knot is known as a Left-Handed Sheet Bend and the reliability is decreased.