Cowboy Bob's Dictionary

Reef Knot

Reef Knot

Named for its use in "reefing" or furling the sails on sailing ships, the Reef Knot is easily released by pulling the slipped end of the knot. It is made with a right-over-left Overhand Knot followed by a left-over-right slipped Overhand Knot (or vice-versa).

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