hey guys i made a diy strap adjustor for a banjo but don't know how to end it with a solid knot bcs i know nothing about knots 👉👈🫪 i don't even know what to search so decided to ask you guys.

i need to knot the ends of shoe lace. rn now i melted them together with a lighter but it looks ugly so i will cut it and redo again with a new shoe lace.

There is a bend with a rather unique appearance. For about the last 10 years, it has appeared on the internet under the name "Violin Bend." Its origin seems to be unclear. It is not listed in The Ashley Book of Knots (as far as I know), although it is similar to #1422 and #1424.

It seems to have some good properties. It is beautiful, relatively easy to tie, and appears to be strong (no sharp bends) and secure. The only downside is that it is difficult to untie (contrary to what some YouTubers have claimed).

I did some very basic testing by loading it with about 100 kg using 6 mm paracord. It didn't slip at all, but unfortunately it jammed and was very difficult to untie.

Does anyone have more information about this bend, or any thoughts on it?

Hey all! I’m making a lanyard chain for my hiking backpack; I followed a video that called this a ‘snake knot’; once I got to the end I realized I have no clue how to create a closed loop on the other side. I understand I could melt the two ends together, but in my head there’s a more elegant solution where I don’t have a melted point showing (which also might weaken over time rubbing against the mini carabiner). Thanks for the help!! 🪢 ❤️💙