Tom fool's knot

Tom fool's knot
Names	Tom fool's knot, Tom fool knot, Conjurer's knot, Bow knot
Category	Trick
Related	Handcuff knot, Sheepshank, Fireman's chair knot
ABoK	#1141, #2290, #2291, #2534

The Tom fool's knot, also called the conjurer's knot or bow knot, is sometimes considered a handcuff knot but is somewhat inferior for this purpose to the knot which usually bears that name.^[1]: 208 It is a good knot with which to commence a slightly fancy sheepshank.^[1]: 210 It is also used as a trick knot due to the speed with which it can be made.^[1]: 406