Knots to Know: Round turn with two half hitches
Use the round turn with two half hitches when you need to attach a line under load to a fixed object.
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Knots to Know: Round turn with two half hitches
Self-tightening under load, the round turn with two half hitches is useful for attaching a line to a fixed object such as a piling, rail or ring.
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