Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Spanish Ring Zippo
This is a Zippo lighter that a friend gave me a while back for being in his wedding. I had previously tied a simple 3 lead turks head around it, but I wanted to try something a little different. This knot is a Spanish Ring Knot that originated from a 3 lead by 5 bight turks head. The tying process and construction is very similar to a gaucho knot, but the knot is not as wide. I've tried tying Spanish Ring Knot's it the past, and I personally find it easy to get a little lost if you don't pay careful attention to where you are within the tying process. As with most knots, it gets easier with patience, practice and a basic understanding of the knot's construction. The rectangular shape of the Zippo does make the knot bulge a slightly at the corners. The Spanish Ring Knot is probably better suited for a round surface. Instructions for tying a Spanish Ring Knot can be found here or here .
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