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ianxm:
What is the name for this knot?  I couldn't find it in ABOK or on the web.  It's most similar to the trucker's hitch, prusik, and constrictor.  It seems secure, doesn't jam, and it has a mechanical advantage when tightening.

Sweeney:
It looks like ABOK #272 - the slingstone hitch - with an extra turn around the object.

Barry

ianxm:
yes, and also the kellig #1697, which is the same I guess.  But those are hitches and this is a binding knot.  The difference is the round turns and that the working ends are tucked under them, creating friction which holds it in place.  I've been using this when a constrictor won't hold.

knot4u:
Nice, where an object allows 4 wraps, I may be using this one.

Regarding the Constrictor, there are some recent threads discussing a few new binders that are better than the Constrictor in many ways.  It may be good to check them out because, depending on the length of rope, 4 wraps around the object may not be feasible.

ianxm:
Good.  I hope it is useful to you.

I saw the thread about the gleipnir and derivatives.  It is very interesting.  It doesn't feel as though it holds as tightly, though.

This one does use a lot of rope since it needs the four wraps.  I've just been using it for non-critical tasks using twine or clothesline, which are cheap, so it hasn't been an issue.

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