Butterfly Bend

Anyone use the Butterfly Bend to join two ropes for a rappel?

I use it quite a bit with a figure-8 or double fisherman trapped in the loop. Easy to tie, pulls flat, easy to untie. It's a lot bulkier than an EDK though and is better used for joining fixed lines together since it gives you a clip in loop when passing a knot.  

It's talked about on Climbing Tech Tips Here: https://www.climbing.com/skills/tech-tip-aid-the-alpine-butterfly/

Why do you ask? I haven't only because it's a tiny bit awkward to tie and I'm not worried about a double fisherman jamming. The alpine butterfly is a great knot that has become basically my go to for any time I need a loop or to equalize knots. The bend version is great, but the double fisherman and flat overhand are quicker and easier and get the job done. 

Thanks for the replies! The loop to clip into sounds like a great option. I use the AB tied mid-line at work constantly and just came across the bend version today. I liked how it seemed to pull flat but had never heard much about it in a climbing scenario. I like options and trying new things...

I haven’t done it for a rappel but have done it to join fixed ropes. 

M Appelquist wrote: I find threading the bend quite fast, seconds slower than overhand, half a minute faster than double fisherman’s.  Unties faster than either of those two.

I take back my argument. I've used this method which is a bit slow and awkward when setting up to rappel. 

The loop to clip into sounds like a great option. I use the AB tied mid-line at work constantly and just came across the bend version today. I liked how it seemed to pull flat but had never heard much about it in a climbing scenario. walgreenslistens