Fireman's chair knot

Fireman's chair knot
NamesFireman's chair knot, Chair knot
CategoryLoop
RelatedHandcuff knot, Sheepshank, Tom fool's knot
Typical useMakeshift rescue harness or handcuffs
ABoK#1140

A fireman's chair knot (also known as the chair knot) is a knot tied in the bight forming two adjustable, lockable loops. The knot consists of a handcuff knot finished with a locking half hitch around each loop. The loops remain adjustable until the half hitches are tightened.

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