Grinner Knot vs. San Diego Jam Knot

Just how do the Grinner Knot and the San Diego Jam Knot stack up against each other? Here are the knot strength efficiency numbers for each knot as tested on monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braided fishing lines.

Line Type Grinner Knot Efficiency San Diego Jam Knot Efficiency Winner
Monofilament 114.0% 118.4% San Diego Jam Knot
Fluorocarbon 99.3% 101.7% San Diego Jam Knot
Braid 125.0% 127.4% San Diego Jam Knot
Average 112.8% 115.8% San Diego Jam Knot

Winner: San Diego Jam Knot

For a comprehensive comparison of fishing knots, check out the Fishing Knot Strength Chart to see how the Grinner Knot and the San Diego Jam Knot fare against all other knots.