Simple way to join two ropes made up of two Half Knots. VIDEO Square Knot Details Found in: Basics, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting Also known as: Reef Knot First Knot: The Square (Reef) Knot (ABOK # 1402, p. 258) is usually learned when we tie the laces on our first pair of shoes. It is often a bow that we […]
Category: Basic Knots
Sheet Bend
Joins two ropes of unequal, or similar, size VIDEO Sheet Bend Details Found in: Arborist, Basics, Bends, Hitches, Horse & Farm, Scouting Also known as: Weaver’s Knot Uses: Experts recommend using the Sheet Bend (ABOK # 1431, p 262) or Weaver’s Knot (ABOK # 485, p 78) to join two ropes of unequal size. Use the thicker rope for the simple bight as […]
Overhand Knot
The simplest of the Single-Strand Stopper Knots VIDEO Overhand Knot Details Found in: Arborist, Basics, Stoppers Uses: Ashley called the Overhand Knot (ABOK # 46, p 14) “the simplest of the Single-Strand Stopper Knots.” It also stops the end of a rope from unraveling. Comparison: The animation shows the close similarity between: Double Overhand Knot: The first turn is often followed […]
Half Hitch Knot
Used to tie rope around an object and back to itself. VIDEO Half Hitch Knot Details Found in: Arborist, Basics, Scouting Uses: Ashley described the Half Hitch Knot (ABOK # 50, p 14) as “one end of a rope going around an object and securing to its own standing part with a Single Hitch.” Comparison: The animation shows the close […]
Figure 8 Knot
Non-binding, quick, and convenient stopper knot. Figure 8 Knot Details : Found in : Arborist, Basics, Boating, Horse & Farm, Scouting, Search & Rescue Also known as: Flemish Knot, Savoy Uses: The Figure 8 Knot(ABOK # 570, p 95.) provides a quick and convenient stopper knot to prevent a line from sliding out of sight, e.g., up inside the mast. Its strength is […]