What knot(s) should I use to secure this?

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What knot(s) should I use to secure this? - Lemmy.World

The yello arrow points to a leather cord tied similar to a [poacher’s knot [https://www.animatedknots.com/poachers-knot] to have an end loop. The red arrow are ends of an elastic string which passes through a hole (one for each end) in the leather. I need to tie the elastic string ends in such a way to secure both the leather cord, and on itself so that when the elastic is pulled, it will not stretch. Also it should be hard but not impossible to untie. Also it should not be too bulky.

A flat overhand bend in the elastic cord is what I recommend: www.animatedknots.com/flat-overhand-bend-knot
Flat Overhand Bend

Easy method of joining two ropes, rarely gets stuck on obstructions.

would I be able to cut the ends and it won’t come loose?

If you want to be able to trim off the ends, I suggest a double fisherman’s instead (aka the double overhand stopper) with both strands (hold them together while you tie and treat them as a single strand).

animatedknots.com/double-overhand-stopper-knot

Double Overhand Stopper

The Double Overhand Knot is based on the Overhand Knot with one additional turn. It creates a reliable, moderately large, stopper knot.

I’ll try this, thank you