yeah, that's one of the main known methods, it has the advantage that one doesn't need to learn how to tie the button knot, but that's about it.
I don't share your opion
the main disadvantages are 1 (and biggest one): it is very difficult to tighten the stopper knot properly, and requires some serious mechanical advantage device to do so (winch or the like) -
I exclusively tie this knot and it isn't difficult to tighten 2. it's very difficult, nearly impossible, to adjust length precisely (as it is determined by the two splices, which are the first step)
again I disagree as with anything practice is the key . 3 the stopper is much bigger, without making it more secure..... -
even in the link you provided it is the safest knot tested.
here's a nice overview and some tests of a few methods, including this one:
https://www.balancecommunity.com/blo...hackle-methods
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