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    7hanks Blue Spot, that is pretty cool!

    7hanks Blue Spot, that is pretty cool!
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    Only because this is how it is described in ABoK...

    Only because this is how it is described in ABoK and so named. Variants are just that, variations of this knot as described by ABoK as we are using ABoK as the source.

    In fact, I use a variant...
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    That may be taking it a little far, I might have...

    That may be taking it a little far, I might have known more about this topic; but now we are even again! :D And that is the stated goal of these articles; to pass along information so others can...
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    This is also a very good knot to know by those...

    This is also a very good knot to know by those who reuse plastic water bottles. This knot can be tied around the neck below the cap flange for a secure hold; no need for a bottle holder, very light...
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    If you cut the loop, it is no longer a Bowline; a...

    If you cut the loop, it is no longer a Bowline; a Bowline is a loop knot!

    But, if you say they are the same, tie a loop in the end of a rope using a Sheetbend and load it like you would a Bowline...
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    That is a very good illustration; but it shows...

    That is a very good illustration; but it shows two ropes joined at the end.:D

    The Bowline I tie is the left handed variant, also known as the Horse Knot; presumably tied this way to keep the tag...
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    Here is the Bowline Vs. Sheetbend Video. I don't...

    Here is the Bowline Vs. Sheetbend Video.
    I don't have a good animation or video for the slipped buntline so I will post one of those as well.

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    I found the old video I was looking for...

    I found the old video I was looking for concerning the Sheetbend and the Bowline. However, it is pretty long with other knot information on it; so I shot a new one just to show the comparison between...
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    I will, for as long as I am able, edit the...

    I will, for as long as I am able, edit the article with these suggestions from everyone. I have added the Zeppelin Bend and the Klemheist Hitch to the honorable mentions category and my reason why I...
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    7hanks for that desmobob, I have fixed it. My...

    7hanks for that desmobob, I have fixed it. My Copy>Paste Fu is weak today...
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    Essential Outdoor Knots, according to Rat!

    About seven years ago I posted this list of Essential Outdoor Knots on the Hammockcamping Group, a little later I posted it again here on hammockforums.net. As this topic comes up pretty regular I...
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