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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
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The comic jokes that if you have several potential {{w|knot}}s which could be tied in a given situation, rather than being forced to choose one, you can simply use all of them and create the comic's "Omniknot." The prefix omni- means "all", and so the "all-knot" is the knot containing all the other knots (...that one knows). | The comic jokes that if you have several potential {{w|knot}}s which could be tied in a given situation, rather than being forced to choose one, you can simply use all of them and create the comic's "Omniknot." The prefix omni- means "all", and so the "all-knot" is the knot containing all the other knots (...that one knows). | ||
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* {{w|Granny knot}}: A knot that easily comes undone in isolation; usually the result of an improperly tied reef knot. Based upon the visible ends of rope (followed through further knots), could technically be considered a {{w|Grief knot}}. | * {{w|Granny knot}}: A knot that easily comes undone in isolation; usually the result of an improperly tied reef knot. Based upon the visible ends of rope (followed through further knots), could technically be considered a {{w|Grief knot}}. | ||
* {{w|Reef knot}}: Also known as the square knot, one of the most commonly tied by competent amateurs. But a poor and possibly dangerous choice as a load-bearing bend, as it has a tendency to {{w|Knot#Capsizing|'capsize'}} and untie itself, if the ropes aren't inhibited by other adjacent knots. (A "bend" is a knot that connects two ropes or lines.) Could also be described as a {{w|Thief knot}}, from the visible continuation of the 'ends' as followed through other elements of the omniknot. | * {{w|Reef knot}}: Also known as the square knot, one of the most commonly tied by competent amateurs. But a poor and possibly dangerous choice as a load-bearing bend, as it has a tendency to {{w|Knot#Capsizing|'capsize'}} and untie itself, if the ropes aren't inhibited by other adjacent knots. (A "bend" is a knot that connects two ropes or lines.) Could also be described as a {{w|Thief knot}}, from the visible continuation of the 'ends' as followed through other elements of the omniknot. | ||
− | * {{w|Sheet bend}}: Similar to the bowline, a popular, all-round good choice, especially if one rope is thinner than the other | + | * {{w|Sheet bend}}: Similar to the bowline, a popular, all-round good choice, especially if one rope is thinner than the other (the loop should be on the thinner rope). |
* {{w|Double sheet bend}}: A more secure version of the previous knot, especially if one rope is much thinner than the other. | * {{w|Double sheet bend}}: A more secure version of the previous knot, especially if one rope is much thinner than the other. | ||
− | * {{w|Carrick bend}}: A very good bend, especially if both ropes are | + | * {{w|Carrick bend}}: A very good bend, especially if both ropes are similar in kind and thickness. <!-- This version, however, with the ends emerging from the same side, [...] ARGUABLE, GIVEN THAT THE VISIBLE ENDS OF THE ROPE DO NOT... REWORD THIS? --> |
On the sides are {{w|bowline}}s and each rope is terminated by a {{w|figure-eight knot}}. | On the sides are {{w|bowline}}s and each rope is terminated by a {{w|figure-eight knot}}. | ||
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{{w|The Ashley Book of Knots}} is an encyclopedia describing thousands of different knots. Though it is now dated, because it was written before the widespread adoption of synthetic fiber rope, it is still considered the reference in knot tying. Using all bends from the book and as many hitches would make the final result very complex indeed. Randall proposes here that this was the true origin of the mythical Gordian Knot. A "hitch" is a knot that connects a rope or line to something like a post, loop, or shackle. | {{w|The Ashley Book of Knots}} is an encyclopedia describing thousands of different knots. Though it is now dated, because it was written before the widespread adoption of synthetic fiber rope, it is still considered the reference in knot tying. Using all bends from the book and as many hitches would make the final result very complex indeed. Randall proposes here that this was the true origin of the mythical Gordian Knot. A "hitch" is a knot that connects a rope or line to something like a post, loop, or shackle. | ||
− | In practice, it is not recommended to use overly complex knots, as they provide little in terms of additional security compared to a well-chosen | + | In practice, it is not recommended to use overly complex knots, as they provide little in terms of additional security compared to a simpler, well-chosen knot. The ease of tying and untying, especially in less than ideal conditions, is also an important factor to consider. If strength is more important than the ease of tying and untying, {{w|Rope splicing|splices}} should be considered instead of knots, as they don't weaken the rope as much. |
Twitter user HollowGrin created and shared a [https://twitter.com/hollowgrin/status/1625902852387352576 colorized version] to aid tracking the ropes. | Twitter user HollowGrin created and shared a [https://twitter.com/hollowgrin/status/1625902852387352576 colorized version] to aid tracking the ropes. | ||
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==Transcript== | ==Transcript== |