Quote Originally Posted by deathb4disco View Post
I have been using the Orvis knot for quite awhile. I think it's easier to tie than the DK and at least as strong.

Bill Nash, the late West Coast knot guru, found some flaw with the DK and stopped recommending it. He preferred the Orvis knot or the non-slip loop.
Bill Nash's comment on issue with Davy knot

http://www.danblanton.com/viewarchiv...arch200703.php

Also see tedshuck's comment