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Carrick bend
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The Carrick bend, also known as the Sailor's breastplate, is a knot used for joining two lines. It is particularly appropriate for very heavy rope or cable that is too large and stiff to be easily formed into other common bends.[1][2] It will not jam even after carrying a significant load or being soaked with water.[3]
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Carrick bend | |
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![]() ![]() Top - A fully interwoven diagonally opposed carrick bend Bottom - capsized | |
Names | Carrick bend, Double carrick bend, Double coin knot, Ten accord knot, Bosun's knot, Basketweave knot, Chinese knot, Josephine knot, Whistle lanyard, Sailor's breastplate knot, Sailors knot, Pretzel knot, Wake knot |
Category | Bend |
Related | Single carrick bend, Diamond knot, Carrick mat |
Releasing | Non-jamming |
ABoK | #1428, #1439 |
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As with many other members of the basket weave knot family, the carrick bend's aesthetically pleasing interwoven and symmetrical shape has also made it popular for decorative purposes.