Which knot is used for webbing?

• A. Overhand knot
• B. Water knot
• C. Butterfly knot
• D. Double fisherman's knot

Answer: (B)

Joining ends of webbing requires a knot that sits flat, is easy to inspect, and is specifically suited for strap material. The water knot is designed for this purpose: you tie an overhand knot around the other end to fuse two webbing ends into a secure, low-profile join, making it ideal for forming slings or loops from webbing. It holds well under load and can be untied after use if tails are kept long.

The other knots are more rope-oriented and not as well suited to webbing. The overhand knot is a simple stopper that tends to jam and isn’t ideal for joining webbing ends. The butterfly knot is used with rope to create midline loops and isn’t a standard webbing join. The double fisherman's knot is a rope-to-rope joining knot and can pinch or complicate inspection when used with webbing.