For years I have heard the virtues venerated and the
plaudits proclaimed for the superior 'Surgeons' knot. Ok,
I have used it too. It is fine for tying lines together
and even making a loop. I do like it as I can actually
tie it in the dark, one of the few that we can 'see' with
our eyes closed. I got to wondering though why a knot that
is actually even more simple was not adopted over the years,
namely the kewl looking Figure Eight knot. It is easier, faster,
more streamlined and holds at least as well, if not better.
Notice how easy it is to form this knot by just twisting
the formed loop. Simple really and it is only one move
plus pushing the end through and it is done. For a loop,
twist it, poke the end through and you are done. What
could be easier than that? Also it makes a knot that is
not too bulky, good point for leaders and line to leader
connections. Let me show you here. ~ J. Castwell
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