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Re:Distinguishing Bolts from Screws (2012) [pdf] by JoeAltmaier on Tuesday August 23, 2016 @05:52AM (#12342502)
And a Square Knot is actually a bend. A knot is tied in the end of a rope; a bend fastens two ropes together.
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Re:Distinguishing Bolts from Screws (2012) [pdf] by ruffel on Tuesday August 23, 2016 @09:15AM (#12343433)
Only if you're doing it wrong.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reef_knot#Misuse_as_a_bend

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