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Roper's Knot Pages - Hitches - Constrictor knot
For tieing a fence rope, you can tie the
constrictor in this interesting way. It allows
working it up to
one end while you maintain a limited force on the other end. So, you easily make a straight rope fence
(As long as your posts stand firm)
The Constrictor Knot on the WEB.
The Transom Knot
The Transom Knot (Constrictor)
Tied this way the constrictor is an excellent cross knot, called the Transom Knot.
(I used it for my kite when I was a kid). If you want to secure it, use two closely
laid overhand knots in both ends, or simply use a good kit or glue. An extra knot
above this knot does not have much effect. If more strength is required, tie
another Transom Knot on the back.
The Transom Knot (Marlin)
Tied this way the Marline Hitch is an even better cross-knot as the previous version of
the Transom. It is not possible for the half-knot to work itself between both rods where it
is not held by the overlaying rope. Therefore, it is a better cross knot than the constrictorversion
of the Transom. (Thanks for the comment! I wish I knew this as a kid. On the
other hand I did not have any trouble with the constrictor version. But I argree this is
better.)
The Transom Knot on the WEB.
The Double Constrictor
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