Tom fool's knot

Tom fool's knot
Names Tom fool's knot, Tom fool knot, Conjurer's knot, Bow knot
Category Trick
Related Handcuff knot, Sheepshank, Fireman's chair knot
ABoK #1141, #2290, #2291, #2534

The Tom fool's knot is sometimes considered a handcuff knot but is somewhat inferior for this purpose to the knot which usually bears that name.[1] It is a good knot with which to commence a slightly fancy sheepshank.[2] It is also used as a trick knot due to the speed with which it can be made.[3]

Tying

It is formed by making two loops, not exactly overlaying each other. The inner half of each hitch or loop is pulled under and through the outer side of the opposite loop.

See also

References

  1. Ashley, Clifford W. (1944), The Ashley Book of Knots, New York: Doubleday, p. 208
  2. Ashley, Clifford W. (1944), The Ashley Book of Knots, New York: Doubleday, p. 210
  3. Ashley, Clifford W. (1944), The Ashley Book of Knots, New York: Doubleday, p. 406


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