thanks bsmith! its also called DNA knot/stitch for obvious reasons. same as the "cobra stitch" people use for paracord bracelets; just don't alternate the square knots. the beauty of this piece is that you it contains 5' if heavy duty jute; so you only need to cut 1/4" off, fuzz it up to get tinder to hit w/ firesteel. the nature of the knot keeps it from unraveling further so its there when you need it again.