Which of the following is NOT listed as a quality of a good knot?

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a quality of a good knot?

A good knot is designed to be quick to tie, quick to untie after load is released, and easy to identify so you can verify it’s correct. Being easy to untie is essential because you need to release and reuse rope or adjust the knot without damage or delay. Easy identification helps prevent mis-ties and ensures safety during use. A knot that is very difficult to untie goes against these practical needs, making operations slower and increasing the risk of rope damage or failure when you need to release it. So the statement about being very difficult to untie is not a quality of a good knot.

A good knot is designed to be quick to tie, quick to untie after load is released, and easy to identify so you can verify it’s correct. Being easy to untie is essential because you need to release and reuse rope or adjust the knot without damage or delay. Easy identification helps prevent mis-ties and ensures safety during use. A knot that is very difficult to untie goes against these practical needs, making operations slower and increasing the risk of rope damage or failure when you need to release it. So the statement about being very difficult to untie is not a quality of a good knot.

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