Sheet Bend

Use two ropes.
Make loop in one of the ropes.
Bring other rope up.
Bring it around the loop.
Then tuck under.
Pull ends to tighten.

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Use:
The sheet bend is used for tying two ropes of the same thickness together. Like the reef knot except it is a stronger knot.

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Sheet Bend

Use two ropes. Make loop in one of the ropes. Bring other rope up. Bring it around the loop. Then tuck under. Pull ends to tighten.

Use: The sheet bend is used for tying two ropes of the same thickness together. Like the reef knot except it is a stronger knot.

Use two ropes.
Make loop in one of the ropes.
Bring other rope up.
Bring it around the loop.
Then tuck under.
Pull ends to tighten.

Use:
The sheet bend is used for tying two ropes of the same thickness together. Like the reef knot except it is a stronger knot.