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Originally posted by Ben:
I like the single overhand knot for tying two ropes together for a rap. Mainly because it doesn't seem to get hung up as often, but also for the looks people give you when they see you using it. Not a fancy knot, but useful once you get over the psychological issues...
Please refer to this knot by its technical name, the Euro Death Knot or EDK!!!
My favorite knot has got to be the "what knot", which I first encountered in a topology article in Scientific American. It is to the square knot what the thief knot is to the reef knot, if that makes sense.... Its also totally useless.
The double-bunny-ears figure 8 is kinda fun to tie. The highwayman's bight is pretty good for a quick release knot! I bet it would be handy for rapping with one lead rope and 60m of 2mm accessory cord too.