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The reef knot, or the square knot, is used when you want to join two pieces of cordage of the same diameter. Other than the overhand knot, this is probably one of the most well-known knots. I use this knot often, and I think everyone should know it, as it is very simple to make.

1. The first step is to take the ends of two pieces of paracord and lay them over one another so that they form an X. Next take one of the working ends and go over and under the opposite cord so that it looks like the picture above.

2. Repeat the previous two steps with the working ends so that the same pattern is made above the first one. I used two different colors to help illustrate that the same-color working ends are pointed in the direction of the same-color standing ends.

3. Pull the working and standing ends of the same color to tighten the knot.