The simple Simon over bend is a knot belonging to the category bend. The simple Simon under holds well even with slippery synthetic ropes,Geoffrey Budworth, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework (Anness Publishing Ltd., 1999, 2007), 72. but is less secure than the similar simple Simon under.Harry Asher, Alternative Knot Book, p. 54, Sheridan House (August 1989).

The difference is just whether the green working end goes over the green standing (loaded) end (Simple Simon over) or under the green standing (loaded) end (simple Simon under).

Inventor It was invented by Dr. Harry AsherThe Knot Bible. A practical guide to the most useful nautical knots. Published by Adlard Coles Nautical, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 50 Bedford Square, London W1B 3DP, 15 Mar 2013. Format:Ebook (PDF). Edition: 1st Extent: 288. ISBN 978-1-4081-5476-2 and published in 1989.Maria Costantino: Das große Knotenbuch, p. 202. Language: German. 2010 by Bassermann Verlag, Random House GmbH, München. Original English edition of "The Knot Handbook", 2000 by D&D Books. ISBN 978-3-8094-1279-3

Comparison of Sheet bend, Simple Simon over and Simple Simon under

Instructions Tie as shown in the images. In the sheet bend, the two running ends should emerge on the same side of the knot.

See also

Knot List of bend knots List of knots

References