Fisherman's knot

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Fisherman's knot
Names	Fisherman's knot, Waterman's knot, Angler's knot, Englishman's knot
Category	Bend
Origin	Ancient
Related	Overhand knot, Double fisherman's knot, Triple fisherman's knot
Releasing	Jamming
Typical use	Joining thin, stiff, or slippery lines
Caveat	Difficult or impossible to untie[not verified in body]
ABoK	#293, #1414

The fisherman's knot is a bend (a knot for joining two lines) with a symmetrical structure. The fisherman's knot is also known as: angler's knot, English knot, halibut knot, waterman's knot, and true lovers' knot.