Loops
Englishman's Loop
Fisherman's loop
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Two overhand knots — one tied around the standing part, one in it — slid together to jam into a fixed loop. The fisherman's knot rearranged into loop form.
Why it earns its place
Simple to remember if you know the fisherman's knot, and very secure in thin cord and line where fancier loops are fiddly to form.
Where it fails
Like its bend-form parent, it jams for keeps after loading. In rope you will want back, the bowline or figure eight loop serve better.
Quick facts
| Type | Fixed end loop |
| Structure | Paired overhands |
| Untying | Jams |
| Best for | Loops in thin cord |