Vertical caving terminology and methods > Knots > Common knots
A bend knot tied by threading, used to turn a length of cord or rope into a loop, or to join two pieces of cord to make a longer piece. Its main purpose is to provide a little more grip than a double fisherman's knot, which is not needed with nylon rope, but is useful with Dyneema cord, which slips much more easily. Therefore, this knot can be thought of as the Dyneema version of a double fisherman's knot. However, it is worth noting that the double fisherman's knot normally holds just as well with Dyneema, and the triple fisherman's knot is not normally needed. Very hard to undo after loading (nearly impossible using hands alone). Made from a double fisherman's knot with an extra turn on each side, so that each side is now based on the multiple overhand knot.
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