knot commonly used to attach a line to a piece of hardware. Anchor bend.
anchor hitch (Wikipedia)
| Anchor bend | |
|---|---|
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| Names | Anchor bend, Fisherman's Bend |
| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Round turn and two half hitches |
| Releasing | Jamming |
| Typical use | attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination |
| ABoK | #1723, #1841 |
The anchor bend is a knot used for attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination. The name is a misnomer, as it is technically not a bend, but a hitch.