The
double sheet bend is a more secure bend than the single, especially if the
ropes being joined are of different sizes. The extra turn makes the knot
even more secure when using large diameter ropes, widely differing
diameters or of different materials.
single, especially if the
ropes being joined are of different sizes. The extra turn makes the knot
even more secure when using large diameter ropes, widely differing
diameters or of different materials.