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Nautical Stopper Knots
 
he crown knot is rarely used alone and is the basis of a number of other knots. As a stopper knot, the crown knot should not be used alone.
The diamond knot is a useful and attractive stopper knot for use in the standing part of a rope as opposed to the end of a rope.
The Double Diamond knot is a useful and attractive stopper knot for use in the standing part of a rope as opposed to the end of a rope.
The Fransciscan Knot is used for the purpose of providing a weighted end to a rope or cord, helping it to be passed from ship to shore or up over a high branch etc.
The Heaving Line Knot is used for the purpose of providing a weighted end to a rope or cord, helping it to be passed from ship to shore or up over a high branch etc.
The Manrope knot is often used as a decorative stopper knot. It is also used at the end of ropes on either side of a gangway or to stop a lanyard from slipping.
The Monk's Knot is used for the purpose of providing a weighted end to a rope or cord, helping it to be passed from ship to shore or up over a high branch etc.
The Monkey's Fist is most often used in the end of a line to act as a weight to assist in the lines casting as in ship to shore.
When fully formed the Oystermans knot provides a solid and dependable stopper knot, best employed because of its bulk.
The Tack knot is often used as a decorative stopper knot. It is also used at the end of ropes on either side of a gangway or to stop a lanyard from slipping.
The Wall Knot is rarely used on its own and is often the basis of forming many other knots.
 
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