Figure-eight knot

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf knot
gptkbp:ABOK_number 520
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Flemish knot
gptkbp:canBe rope
cord
string
gptkbp:category gptkb:stopper_knot
gptkbp:difficulty easy
gptkbp:easyToUntie yes
gptkbp:features secure
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Ashley_Book_of_Knots
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Figure-eight knot
gptkbp:origin ancient
gptkbp:powers stronger than overhand knot
gptkbp:relatedTo overhand knot
figure-eight bend
figure-eight loop
gptkbp:structure resembles the numeral 8
gptkbp:untiesEasilyAfterLoad yes
gptkbp:usedAs base for other knots
gptkbp:usedFor stopping ropes from running out of retaining devices
gptkbp:usedIn climbing
sailing
caving
rescue operations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Knotting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7