What is the Double Fisherman's Bend?
The Double Fisherman's Bend ties two ends of rope together. It works well with all kinds of rope and is very reliable.
The Double Fisherman's Bend, what is it used for?
When the Double Fisherman's Bend is tied in the end of a rope, it can act as a stopper knot.
Remarks
You can add extra wraps to form a Triple Fisherman's Loop.
The Double Fisherman's Knot with one rope will form a Prusik Loop.
The name
The Double Fisherman's is often called the Double Fisherman's Knot instead of the Double Fisherman's Bend. It is also known under the name Grapevine Bend or Knot. Technically it is a bend when you use it to connect two ropes together. When you use it as a stopper knot and tie the Double Fisherman's in a single rope, then it becomes a knot. So how you call it, actually depends on the situation it is being used in.
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