Pack 381 Hartland Michigan Thumb Knot

Page last updated 09/03/2007

Thumb Knot

Animated Thumb Knot

This is the simplist knot of all. It is commonly use 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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