Water knot
Joins two ends of flat webbing into a sling
Nodo delle fettucce in Italian
When to use it
Closes a length of tape into a loop The standard knot for webbing
What to check
Tape lies flat with no twists Tails at least three fingers long Check it often because it can creep loose
Safety
A diagram does not replace practice Learn this knot with a qualified instructor before relying on it