I've seen a few of these covered in other threads, but I'm hoping to consolidate all into one post, and also of course gather some empirical data from other users.
When tying kevlar tubing (this is not about sewing), which knot is the best?
1) Square knot: simple, so least multiplication of forces on material leading to failure at the knot?
2) figure-8 with follow through: beaten into me in my years of climbing; good enough to save a life, should work fine on recovery?
3) water-knot: used in climbing (at least back in my day) for runners and whatnot, again...good enough for climbing, so?
4) uni-knot: from fishing; referenced on a few threads here.
5) other?
I didn't set up a poll because my question is more than just "most common"...I'm hoping to elucidate some actual evidence behind the choice made.
Thanks!
Soop
When tying kevlar tubing (this is not about sewing), which knot is the best?
1) Square knot: simple, so least multiplication of forces on material leading to failure at the knot?
2) figure-8 with follow through: beaten into me in my years of climbing; good enough to save a life, should work fine on recovery?
3) water-knot: used in climbing (at least back in my day) for runners and whatnot, again...good enough for climbing, so?
4) uni-knot: from fishing; referenced on a few threads here.
5) other?
I didn't set up a poll because my question is more than just "most common"...I'm hoping to elucidate some actual evidence behind the choice made.
Thanks!
Soop