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A left-handed sheet bend creates a much weaker connection, especially under moderate loads.

  • Uriel238 [all pronouns]@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    31·
    10 months ago

    WTF? the sheet bend is close to a square knot which is much more secure. Or a thieves’ knot if you’re looking for something that slips apart after limited tension.

    • ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
      7·
      10 months ago

      A sheet bend is more secure for cords of two different types/diameters. A square knot is for cords of the same diameter.