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Old 01-01-2016, 07:22 AM   #7
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Default Re: [Basic] Skill of the week: Knot-Tying

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Originally Posted by Railstar View Post
Ever heard of a bank robber knot? A quick release knot that keeps the horses secure but allows a quick escape. Maybe if getting on a horse in a hurry for a chase the Knot-Tying skill would affect how much delay between reaching the horse and taking off.
Those are just slip knots and very common in sailing to reef sails that the like.

however an important use of knot-tying is as an opposed skill to escape artist when tying up prisoners.
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