Two barrel knots together form which knot?

• A. Fisherman's Double Knot
• B. Double Overhand Knot
• C. Reef Knot
• D. Square Knot

Answer: (A)

Two barrel knots around each other form the Fisherman’s knot, also called the double fisherman's knot. The idea is to tie a double overhand knot in one rope around the other rope, then do the same with the ropes swapped. The two knots sit together and lock when pulled, creating a strong, reliable join between two rope ends. This works well because the doubled overhand knots grip tightly and resist slipping, giving a compact, dependable connection. The other options describe different knots or configurations that don’t produce this two-barrel-knot join: a single double overhand knot isn’t a join by itself; a reef or square knot is formed differently and is less reliable for joining two ropes under load.