[Fig. 15.] The Hawser knot or sheet bend is used for joining stiff or heavy ropes and is not to be confused with the weaver’s knot. It resembles the bowline, and is easily untied.
[Fig. 16.] The Double Sheet Bend is similar to the Hawser knot and is useful for the same purposes.
[Fig. 17.] The Garrick bend is commonly used for joining two heavy hawsers which are too stiff to bend easily.
[Fig. 18.] Another method of joining stiff hawsers is to use the Half-hitch and whipping. This is a satisfactory method of making a joint to be used for a considerable time.
[Fig. 19.] The Slip knot as shown is a knot with many uses.
[Fig. 20.] The Bowline knot is useful for forming a loop on the end of a rope. It is used frequently by stockmen to tie a horse or cow so that they will not choke themselves. It is always secure and easily untied. Use this knot in tying a tow rope to a car.
[Fig. 21.] The Running Bowline is used for the same purposes as the slip knot in Fig. 19, but is much more secure. It will always run freely on the standing part of the rope, and is easily untied.