Single carrick bend

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Single carrick bend
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Category bend
Related Carrick bend
Typical use Large rope
ABoK #1439


The single carrick bend is a bend used in large rope. In practice, the free ends are seized onto their standing parts. The "full" or "double" Carrick bend is more secure and easier to untie.