Flat knot is the oldest, most popular and most practical knot. "Ping" means equal height, and at the same time it means conquest and stability, such as appeasement and pacification. In fact, the feeling of flat knot is safety. Flat knot is a common knotting technique in Bohemian tapestries.
The flat knot is a basic knot in Chinese knots. Flat knot is also called square knot and flat knot. The English name of Pingjie originated from early sailboats. When the wind is strong during the voyage, sailors will put away some sails and tie them with ropes to reduce the sail area. This knot wrapped around the mast to tie the sail is called a reef knot. This kind of knot is very flat after completion, so it is called "flat knot".
Often used in daily life, the flat knot can also be used to connect two ropes, but it is only suitable for ropes with the same thickness and material, and the tension of the two ropes must be equal. Flat knots have a wide range of uses. Besides connecting ropes with the same thickness, it can also be woven into bracelets, bracelets, necklaces, door curtains or animal patterns, such as the body parts of dragonflies.
Advantages and disadvantages of flat knot
1, advantages
Nevertheless, the advantages of simple and reliable flat knot make it occupy a place in the basic knot of the knot.
2. Deficiencies
If the flat knot is not tied tightly, it will be loose, or it will be tied tightly and difficult to untie. Therefore, the flat knot is rarely used to connect two ropes, but when it is not necessary to untie or connect the two ends of the same rope after completion.