A Carrick Bend is a type of what?
Carrick bend may also have been derived from the Carrack, a medieval type of ship. The eight crossings within the carrick bend allow for many similar-looking knots to be made. The lines in a "full" or "true" carrick bend alternate between over and under at "every crossing". There are also two ways the ends can emerge from the knot: diagonally opposed or from the same side. The latter form is also called the "double coin knot". The form with the ends emerging diagonally opposed is considered more secure. Unfortunately, with so many permutations, the carrick bend is prone to being tied incorrectly.
Single carrick bend Single carrick bend The name single carrick bend has been used and even recommended by many different people to refer to different knots with a similar general form to the carrick bend. All of these knots are weaker and less secure for the purpose of a bend which is the connection of two rope ends. Several have other properties which make them desirable for specific uses. Knots carrying the name single carrick bend can be characterised as being able to be arranged flat so that they look the same as the carrick bend except for variations in which ropes go