Sheet bend

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf knot
gptkbp:ABOK_number 1431
gptkbp:alternativeName weaver's knot
gptkbp:canBeTiedWithOneHand yes
gptkbp:category bend knot
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:The_Ashley_Book_of_Knots
gptkbp:easyToUntie yes
gptkbp:features can slip under load if ropes are very different in size or slippery
gptkbp:firstDescribed early nautical texts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sheet bend
gptkbp:origin ancient
gptkbp:powers moderate
gptkbp:relatedTo bowline
double sheet bend
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:art
sailors
gptkbp:usedFor joining two ropes
joining ropes of unequal thickness
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Knotting
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7