Also known as the Fiemish loop, this loop is qute
useful and has been widely adopted by climbers for
the loop on the end of a rope. Because it is easy to
tie and distnctivey shaped. it is an obvious choice
for those who need a reliabie knot quickly An added
incentive is that, even when ncorrectiy tied, as an
overhand knot t will s t work to some degree,
though it is not as effective and practice is advised
so that it is tied properly at all times.

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