"There have probably been more lives lost as a result of using a square knot as a bend (to tie two ropes together) than from the failure of any other half dozen knots combined."

Later on the sheetbend is recommended. It seems much less secure than the square knot. Did I miss something?

Pete Pollard
Blade 702

'When you have a lot of things to do, it's best to get your nap out of the way first.