Years ago I bought a canoe, the ropes had several of these knots. I have never been able to replicate them (granted I have not tried a lot either).

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[–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

What is it supposed to do? It seems like come loose if you pull from one end and tight from another?

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 month ago

    Unsure of its original purpose, but when I purchased the canoe, the seller belied me load it and we used trucker's hitches going through the loops of these knots. From what I remember the loop did not slip when pulled, but if you pulled the tail the whole knot came undone.

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