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The '''surgeon's knot''' is a simple modification to the [[reef knot]]. It adds an extra twist when tying the first throw, forming a [[Double overhand knot]], thus adding friction which makes the knot more secure. This knot is named for the fact that it is commonly used by [[surgery|surgeons]] in situations where it is important to maintain tension on a suture. |
The '''surgeon's knot''' is a simple modification to the [[reef knot]]. It adds an extra twist when tying the first throw, forming a [[Double overhand knot]], thus adding friction which makes the knot more secure. This knot is named for the fact that it is commonly used by [[surgery|surgeons]] in situations where it is important to maintain tension on a suture. Surgeon's knots are used in fly fishing as well as in tying quilts. |
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Some sources categorize the Surgeon's knot as a [[Bend (knot)|bend]], since it can be effective as such.<ref name="budult">Geoffrey Budworth, ''The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots'' (London: Hermes House, 1999), 54.</ref> It is used in this manner in jewelry-making to secure items (such as a bracelet) strung on stretch-type cord. |
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Surgeon's knots are used in fly fishing as well as in tying quilts. |
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Surgeon's knots are also recommended in jewelry-making to secure items (such as a bracelet) strung on stretch-type cord. |
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[[Image:Surgeon's knot (tying).jpg|thumb|right|300px|The surgeon's knot before tightening, showing the two twists in the bottom and the one on top.]] |
[[Image:Surgeon's knot (tying).jpg|thumb|right|300px|The surgeon's knot before tightening, showing the two twists in the bottom and the one on top.]] |
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==References== |
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[[Category:Bend knots]] |
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Revision as of 19:02, 20 November 2006
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| Names | Surgeon's knot, Ligature knot |
| Category | Binding |
| Related | reef knot, Double overhand knot |
| ABoK | #461, #463, #1209 |
The surgeon's knot is a simple modification to the reef knot. It adds an extra twist when tying the first throw, forming a Double overhand knot, thus adding friction which makes the knot more secure. This knot is named for the fact that it is commonly used by surgeons in situations where it is important to maintain tension on a suture. Surgeon's knots are used in fly fishing as well as in tying quilts.
Some sources categorize the Surgeon's knot as a bend, since it can be effective as such.[1] It is used in this manner in jewelry-making to secure items (such as a bracelet) strung on stretch-type cord.
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References
- ^ Geoffrey Budworth, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots (London: Hermes House, 1999), 54.
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