Tuner's Knot--NOT!

[Ron Nossaman]

>Joe, et al,
>The knot you refer to is called A Sheet Bend Knot. There is/are three knots
>that can be used to tie strings: 1. The "Tuner's Knot", which is essentially
>a Granny Knot or, (I can't remember the other name and it's not listed in my
>Sailing Knots Book. Reason being, it's not a "safe" not to use.) 2. The
>Square Knot or Reef Knot. 3. The Sheet Bend
>Just thought you'd like/need to know.<G>
>Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)

Nope, the tuner's knot isn't a granny. It's a thief's knot.

Ron N