The Siberian Hitch is a quick-release knot, easy to tie with gloves, often used in cold climates. VIDEO Siberian Hitch Details Found in: Hitches, Quick Release Also known as: Evenk Hitch Origin: The Siberian Hitch Knot, also known as the Evenk Hitch Knot, is a slipped hitch. It uses a Figure 8 Knot tied around the Standing End. Wikipedia […]
Category: Quick Release Knots
Mooring Hitch
Quick-release knot to hold a boat temporarily to a dock. VIDEO Mooring Hitch Details Found in: Hitches, Quick Release Tying it: The Mooring Hitch Knot video shows the locking bight sliding to the side under the standing end. To make tying easier, many guides recommend lifting a bight of the standing end first. This makes the process easier. […]
Manger Hitch
Excellent quick-release knot VIDEO Manger Hitch Details Found in: Horse & Farm, Quick Release Origin: Ashley describes the Manger Hitch twice (ABOK #242 p. 44, #1828 p. 308). He writes: The cow is an inveterate slobberer. Although she is not in a class with the camel, someone should secure her with a hitch that will not jam when […]
Highwayman’s Hitch
Quick-release knot supposedly used by highwaymen. VIDEO Highwayman’s Hitch Details Found in: Hitches, Quick Release Also known as: Quick Release Hitch, Bank Robber’s Knot Origin: Robbers reportedly used the Highwayman’s Hitch Knot for fast horse escapes. Its exciting name likely helped it endure over time. Tying it: The Highwayman’s Hitch Knot starts with the standing end forming the first bight. […]
Halter Hitch
Quick-release knot commonly used to secure a horse VIDEO Halter Hitch Details Found in: Horse & Farm, Quick Release Also known as: Noose Knot Origin: The Halter Hitch Knot is popular. Ashley mentions it three times: ABOK #243 (p. 44), #1804 (p. 305), and #1826 (p. 308). He writes: “Horses are hitched with this knot the world over. The end […]