Thumb Knot

Also known as: overhand knot

  • This is the simplest knot of all. It is commonly used to temporarily “stop” the end of a fraying rope.
  • The overhand knot is commonly tied in a bight formed at the end of a rope, forming the Overhand Loop.
  • Tip. The Thumbknot jams easily, so it is far better to use a Figure of Eight knot to stop the end of a fraying rope.

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