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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[–] 6 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I think it's a standard figure 8 but with one side pulled through into a slipknot.

Not sure if that has a specific knot name. Knowing sailors, it's probably something that sounds like a drunken slur.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    That was my first thought as well. Probably called a "slipped" or "slippery" figure-8.

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