Prime Link: 8_4_1

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The prime link 8_4_1 model, displayed in a thin and thick version, is tied within a constant-radius tube when pulled taut. This design allows for easier printing with minimal support material. For additional details on this specific knot, refer to its page on the Knot Atlas (http://katlas.math.toronto.edu/L8a21). The intricate knot was created using RidgeRunner software, which can be accessed at http://www.jasoncantarella.com/wordpress/software/ridgerunner/. This program employs a numerical algorithm that minimizes the knot's length while preserving a tube around it. It is essential to note that various functions could yield alternative shapes for this topological knot. To visualize the knot tightening, visit http://www.jasoncantarella.com/movs.