AY Honors/Knot/Carrick bend
Canonical name: Carrick bend or Double carrick bend
(also: Double Coin Knot; Ten Accord Knot; Josephine Knot; Bosun's Knot; Basketweave Knot; Chinese Knot; Napoleon Knot; Boatswain's Lanyard; Whistle Lanyard; Josephine Knot; Sailor's Breastplate Knot; Pretzel Knot )
Category: bend
Efficiency: Unknown %
Origin
Ancient. The name comes from Carrick Roads - a large natural anchorage by Falmouth in Cornwall, England. Carrick is also a local government district in Cornwall and the knot is the emblem of Carrick District Council. 'Carrick bend' can also refer to the single carrick bend.
The name is also said to have been derived from the Carrack, a medieval type of ship.
Uses
Securing two lines, particularly heavy ropes or for decorative purposes. It can be tied in rope that is too stiff or large for many other common bends.
Tying
See article/pictures.
Considered to be one of the most secure bends. Will not jam (i.e. can be untied easily) even after carrying a significant load and/or getting wet.
Unless the two free ends are lashed (seized) to the two standing parts, the knot will collapse (capsize) into a different shape under load, which does not reduce its strength in any way. It is very important when lashing, that both ends are lashed, or else the bend will slip.
In the decorative version, both standing ends enter from the top and both working ends exit from the bottom, with the knot being flattened out (though the topology remains unchanged). In this configuration the knot is known as the Josephine knot (macrame) or double coin knot (Chinese knotting). It is often tied in double lines for a flatter, more elaborate appearance.
See also
References
- The Ashley Book of Knots discusses this knot in the entry for drawing #1439
