How to Tie a Reef Knot

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How to Tie a Reef Knot

How to tie a reef knot

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Step 2 of 5
Left side over the right side and then tuck underneath like so

Left side over the right side and then tuck underneath like so

Step 3 of 5
This time repeat the same method but with the right side over the top then under.

This time repeat the same method but with the right side over the top then under.

Step 4 of 5
Pull the two cords on either side so that there is are two pieces of string in each hand .

Pull the two cords on either side so that there is are two pieces of string in each hand .

Step 5 of 5
Once you have tightened the pieces of string it should look like this , and there you have your reef knot

Once you have tightened the pieces of string it should look like this , and there you have your reef knot

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Rope / string

Alex Parkinson

It's main use is just to connect 2 pieces of rope for extra length but is also good for tying the rope off at the end off a lashing

(author) 12 months ago

Carolyn Murphy

Cool! What is this knot used for?

Carolyn Murphy 12 months ago

Alex Parkinson

Plz like !

(author) 12 months ago

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