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653:List of knot terminology
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1335:Hitching tie
1330:Highwayman's
1137:Bimini twist
1038:Chain sinnet
1012:Trident loop
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1147:Fisherman's
1101:Turk's head
1061:Carrick mat
864:Corned beef
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1290:Falconer's
1230:Bale sling
1086:Friendship
1053:Decorative
1043:Sheepshank
686:Adjustable
459:References
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1876:Ropework
1863:Mizuhiki
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1518:Handcuff
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1870:Norigae
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