OutdoorsTried-and-true tip
Weaver's knot is for equal-thickness cords only
The weaver's knot joins cords of equal thickness; it is not suited to heavy ropes.
- Time
- ⏱ 5 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ medium
What you need
- Two cords of equal thickness
How to do it
- Take two ropes or cords of the same thickness.
- Join them with the weaver's knot, following an illustrated guide such as a scout knot book.
- Do not use this knot for heavy ropes.
Sources
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- de.wikibooks.org (opens in a new tab)
Der Diebesknoten oder auch Weberknoten wird verwendet, um gleichstarke Seile oder Schnüre miteinander zu verbinden, für Taue ist er ungeeignet.





