Quick one for StuM and other knot lovers

[Paul Elliott]

I learned the one-handed bowline method in the Boy Scouts. I've never found a need to tie it other than when demonstrating knots and knot tricks to my captive crew. I usually finish by making a Mobius Strip and having a crewmember slice it lengthwise with some scissors, and then slice it again. Nobody ever expects the result.

https://www.animatedknots.com/bowlineonehand/

https://www.wikihow.com/Explore-a-Mobius-Strip

[Seaworthy Lass]

Originally Posted by Paul Elliott

I usually finish by making a Mobius Strip and having a crewmember slice it lengthwise with some scissors, and then slice it again. Nobody ever expects the result.

https://www.wikihow.com/Explore-a-Mobius-Strip

Fascinating!

[Seaworthy Lass]

Originally Posted by Seaworthy Lass

I have taken photos, but can’t upload any due to a weak internet signal. The easiest way of checking this is to use thin line where it is easy to tighten the knot well by hand. Using 12mm rope for the bowline, I needed to tighten it using a winch.
SWL

This is the position the tail adopts when a bowline is tightened. It passes through the loop from the side it is classically tied on and then it sticks out at quite an angle relative to the loop. From this position an Oysterman’s stopper naturally forms:

[Montanan]

SutM, SeaworthyLass, et. al.

I found a website with excellent illustrations and animations for various knots. Passing a link along for your reference purposes.

https://www.netknots.com/

https://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/zeppelin-bend

Thanks again for providing me with knowledge of the zeppelin bend.

All the best.