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Lehman8

This knot is Dan Lehman's creation. The sketch is his own handiwork. His design goal was to combine a "Figure 8 Loop's strong form and a Bowlinesque ease of untying". Notice the sketch labels the segments of the knots, and the scan of the knot is in the same orientation as the sketched knot.

Lehman8

Dan's comments:

"The end (M-N) can be tucked out with the looParts (F-G), which I think 'softens' the SPart's initial deflection (under the 'collar') and adds into the SPart's u-turn (A-B-C).

"NB: the end can here exit over-over-under-under-under (under E-F) (It's drawn over-over-under-under-over); and that version also allows a further tucking. But I think that then the end (M-N) provides less or no 'softening' at the point immediately after the 'collar'. That is, 'B' is hardly touching 'M-N', deflecting over 'D-E'."

Locktight Loop I

Dan Lehman shows how to tie version one of his Locktight Loop:

Locktight Loop I

Sketch by Dan Lehman, 1/1/2000.

Locktight Loop II

Dan Lehman shows how to tie version two of his Locktight Loop:

Locktight Loop II

Sketch by Dan Lehman, 1/11/2000.

Single Bowline on the Bight

This is Dan Lehman's sketch of his Single Bowline in the Bight:

Single Bowline on the Bight

Sketch by Dan Lehman

Figure 8 Loop, Strong Form

Dan Lehman shows the correct way to tie the Figure 8 Loop Knot:

Figure 8 Loop, Strong Form

Dan Lehman's comments:

"I've labelled the segments so as to match - as closely as they do - the labels on the Lehman8 (hence, there is a 'collar' here labelled 'E-F', corresponding to that on the Lehman8-part of the Figure 8 component).

"One can see how 'padding' (of the SPart) section 'P-Q-R' of the Figure 8 above was modelled by 'J-K' in the Lehman 8."

Sailor's Hitches

These knots were sent to me by Kevin. They are his drawings, and the descriptive text is also his words. Thanks, Kevin, for contributing.

Sailor's Hitch

Draws up without working to form a strong, secure hitch that will not jam. It may be used as a way to tie a smaller rope to a very large rope. (The smaller rope should pull left when tied as shown here.) Push a bight through the final tuck to form a Slipped Sailor's Hitch.

Gripping Sailor's Hitch

This hitch is a modification of the Sailor's Hitch that allows a lengthwise pull on smooth spar, even if tapered. This hitch even outperforms the Icicle Hitch in this regard. Ensure that the hitch is tight before applying the lengthise pull. (The pull should be steady.)

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Sailor's Hitch
Draws up without working to form a strong, secure hitch that will not jam. It may be used as a way to tie a smaller rope to a very large rope. (The smaller rope should pull left when tied as shown here.) Push a bight through the final tuck to form a Slipped Sailor's Hitch.

Gripping Sailor's Hitch
This hitch is a modification of the Sailor's Hitch that allows a lengthwise pull on smooth spar, even if tapered. This hitch even outperforms the Icicle Hitch in this regard. Ensure that the hitch is tight before applying the lengthise pull. (The pull should be steady.)