Valuable knot usually used for securing loads or tarpaulins. VIDEO Trucker’s Hitch Details Found in: Arborist, Boating, Hitches, Household, Scouting Also known as: Harvester’s Hitch, Haymaker’s Hitch, Lorry Knot, Power Cinch Knot Use: The Trucker’s Hitch, known as the Power Cinch Knot, Lorry Knot, Haymaker’s Hitch, or Harvester’s Hitch (ABOK # 2124, p. 344), is unique. It gives you a mechanical advantage […]
Category: Boating Knots
Rolling Hitch
Popular slide and grip knot, may fail with modern ropes. VIDEO Rolling Hitch Details Found in: Boating, Hitches, Horse & Farm, Scouting, Slide & Grip Also known as: Magner’s Hitch, Magnus Hitch Description: The Rolling Hitch Knot – Ashley Version 2 (ABOK # 1735, p. 298) connects a smaller rope to a larger one. This knot works best with the pull lines […]
Midshipman’s Hitch
An adjustable loop tied using a Rolling Hitch VIDEO Midshipman’s Hitch Details Found in: Boating, End Loops, Hitches, Scouting Also known as: Taut Line Hitch Structure: The Midshipman’s Hitch Knot (ABOK # 1855, p. 310) creates an adjustable loop at the end of a rope. You can slide the knot up and down the standing end, but when you tighten it, […]
Double Overhand Stopper
The Double Overhand Stopper is a knot that forms a larger, stronger stopper at the end of a rope. VIDEO Double Overhand Stopper Details Found in: Boating, Climbing, Household, Scouting, Search & Rescue, Stoppers Uses: The Double Overhand Stopper Knot (ABOK #516, p. 84) uses the Overhand Knot with one extra turn. It creates a reliable stopper knot that has a much […]
Constrictor Knot (Twisting Method)
Tie the Constrictor knot using the twisting method. VIDEO Constrictor Knot (Twisting Method) Details Found in: Boating, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting Uses: The Constrictor Knot (ABOK # 1188, p. 216) deserves greater recognition and usage. It’s a great quick fix for a fraying rope end. You can use it to hold the rope together while whipping it. It secures […]
Cleat Hitch (Halyard)
Attaches rope to cleat – used for halyards, clotheslines, etc. VIDEO Cleat Hitch (Halyard) Details Found in: Boating, Scouting Uses: The Cleat Hitch is a knot used to secure a rope to a cleat, common in boating and sailing. History: “Belaying a rope” means securing it or making it fast. Before cleats were common, sailors tied a rope […]
Zeppelin Bend
Joins two ropes and avoids the risk of jamming. VIDEO Zeppelin Bend Details Found in: Arborist, Bends, Boating, Climbing Uses: The Zeppelin Bend is one of the bends employing interlocking overhand knots. You can untie this reliable bend even after heavy loading, but you cannot untie it while it is still under load. It’s a great choice compared to the […]
Heaving Line Knot
Weights end of a rope to make it carry further when thrown. VIDEO Heaving Line Knot Details Found in: Arborist, Boating Uses: The Heaving Line Knot (ABOK # 538, p 88) is one of several such knots described by Ashley. It creates a simple knot that feels heavy and has a noticeable weight. The Heaving Line Knot […]
Clove Hitch – Rope End
Temporary hold, e.g., stage scenery or mooring buoy VIDEO Clove Hitch – Rope End Details Found in: Arborist, Boating, Climbing, Hitches, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting, Search & Rescue Tying options: half hitches, using loops Alternatives: You can tie the Clove Hitch in a few ways. You can use Threading the End, Half Hitches, or Stacked Loops. Caution: The Clove Hitch (ABOK # 1245, p 224) was […]
Bowline Knot
Reasonably secure loop in a rope’s end – and easy to undo VIDEO Bowline Knot Details Found in: Arborist, Boating, Climbing, End Loops, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting, Search & Rescue Uses: The Bowline (ABOK # 1010, p 186) creates a secure loop at the end of a piece of rope. It has many uses, e.g., to fasten a mooring line to a ring […]
Blake’s Hitch
Slide and grip knot used for ascent and descent. VIDEO Blake’s Hitch Details Found in: Boating, Climbing, Hitches, Slide & Grip Uses: Blake’s Hitch is a Friction, or Slide and Grip, hitch. Arborists use it for ascent and descent. Like other Slide and Grip Knots, you should only take the strain on the line below the hitch. Don’t use Blake’s […]
Anchor Hitch
Excellent knot to attach an anchor line to an anchor. VIDEO Anchor Hitch Details Found in: Arborist, Boating, Hitches Also known as: Fisherman’s Hitch Uses: The Anchor Hitch or Anchor Bend, (ABOK # 1841, p 309) is also known as the Fisherman’s Hitch or Fisherman’sBend. It is an excellent knot to use for attaching an anchor line to an anchor. […]
Alpine Butterfly Loop
Secure loop in the middle of a length of rope. VIDEO Alpine Butterfly Loop Details Found in: Boating, Climbing, Scouting, Mid Loop Knots Also known as: Lineman’s Loop Features: Ashley described the Alpine Butterfly Loop twice. It’s called Lineman’s Loop (ABOK # 1053, p 191) and Harness Loop (ABOK # 532, p 87). It provides a secure loop in the […]
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 […]