How To Tie A Surgeons Knot. You should utilize all 4 strings to tighten for the best durable and robust knot. This is the bread and butter and you must master this.
Next pull one cord end and the opposite beaded end. Pass both the tag end and the entire leader through the loop 2 times. If you can tie a Reef Knot then you will find the Ligature Knot just as easy to tie.
Then pull the two beaded ends.
After forming the knot carefully set the knot by pulling on all four ends. Be sure to keep these loops loose while wrapping. You should utilize all 4 strings to tighten for the best durable and robust knot. Pass both the tag end and the entire leader through the loop 2 times.