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Tag Archives: Bushcraft Knots

Selection of useful knots often used in bushcraft

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Prusik Bottle Sling – Prusik Knot Variation – How to Tie

Posted on 17/03/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023

Prusik Bottle Sling – Prusik Knot Variation – How to Tie This knot is mentioned in Ashley Book of Knots #1763. However it does not have a name and also I think the Prusik’s knot true potential was knot known … Continue reading →

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Eye Splicing Rope

Posted on 24/02/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023

          Eye Splicing or Eye Splice a Rope a short tutorial on how to put an eye splice into a rope. Splice: a method interweaving strands to rope so was to join them or strands of … Continue reading →

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Back Splice Rope How to

Posted on 21/02/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023

How to Back Splice Rope Splice – describes the act of joining the ends, or the end and a standing part, by interweaving strands. The Back Splice is used to stop the end of a stranded rope from unlaying. One … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, IGKT, Splicing Rope | 2 Replies

Marlin Spike Hitch

Posted on 17/02/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023
Marline Spike Hitch

How to Tie the Marlin Spike Hitch The Marlingspike Hitch is probably one of the simplest of all the hitches that you will learn. You will find that even in its simplest form, you will be using the Marlin Spike … Continue reading →

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Adjustable Jug Sling Knot Bottle Sling Knot How to Tie

Posted on 13/02/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023

How to Tie the Adjustable Jug Sling Knot I have actually found two ways of tying the adjustable jug sling knot. The first way, which is more symmetrical and pleasing to the eye, is unfortunately just a little bit more … Continue reading →

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Falconers Knot How to Tie (One-Handed Knot)

Posted on 14/01/2017 by Knotter21/06/2024
Falconers Knot

How to Tie the Falconer’s Knot The Falconers Knot is used to secure a bird of prey to a perch. Actually when I say secure, the bird does have a fair amount of movement until it gets to the end … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, IGKT, Noose Knots | 6 Replies

Clove Hitch Knot How to Tie

Posted on 02/01/2017 by Knotter14/05/2025
Clove Hitch

How to Tie the Clove Hitch A very quick short video on how to tie the clove hitch knot. A fast and easy way to secure a line to a stanchion or pole. This knot is often used to temporarily … Continue reading →

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Figure of Eight Knot

Posted on 02/01/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023
Figure of Eight Knot

How to Tie the Figure of Eight Knot From the Knot Book, written by Geoffrey Budworth and Nic Compton……“The essential knot to prevent a sheet of halyard running through a block, the figure-of-eight also forms the basis of many other … Continue reading →

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Fisherman’s Knot also Double Fisherman’s Knot How to Tie

Posted on 02/01/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023
Double Fisherman's Knot

How to Tie the Double Fisherman’s Bend The Double Fisherman’s Knot seems to come with a number of different names. In Geoffrey Budworth’s Book it is called the Fisherman’s Knot and it also depicts the Double Fisherman’s Knot. In Art … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Knots | Tagged Bends, Bushcraft Knots, IGKT, Lanyard | 2 Replies

Monkey’s Fist Using a Jig How to Tie

Posted on 02/01/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023

              How to Tie a Monkeys Fist on a Jig The Monkeys First is a relatively easy knot to tie. The task can be made even easier if you have A Monkey Fist Jig … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, IGKT, Knotting Tools, Monkey's Fist | 1 Reply

Common Whipping How to Tie

Posted on 24/12/2016 by Knotter26/05/2023

How to Tie Common Whipping Here is a short video that I have done demonstrating how Common Whipping can be used as a covering knot. I personally think there is nothing better than seeing the end of a rope with … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, Covering Knots, IGKT, Whipping | 3 Replies

Moku Hitching

Posted on 22/12/2016 by Knotter26/05/2023
Moku Hitching or French Hitching

How to Tie Moku Hitching Moku Hitching or the Moku knot, is very similar to French Hitching or French Whipping. With French Hitching a single strand of cordage is used to create a decorative spiral pattern over an objects. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, Covering Knots, IGKT, Whipping | 1 Reply

Constrictor Knot How to Tie it

Posted on 31/01/2015 by Knotter26/05/2023
How to tie the Constrictor Knot

How to tie the Constrictor Knot In this short video I will show you how to tie the constrictor knot. The Constrictor knot has to be one of the most used knots, and is really a good knot to learn. … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, IGKT | 2 Replies

Knots to Learn to Tie when Boating, Camping and Fishing

Posted on 30/01/2015 by Knotter12/10/2024

Here is a selection of useful knots to learn I often find that the most useful knots to learn, are often knots that Sea Cadets learn as part of their training. This post on Sea Cadet Knots, may be of … Continue reading →

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Tie the Carrick Bend How to

Posted on 05/12/2014 by Knotter04/06/2025
Carrick Bend

Carrick Bend Tutorial The Carrick Bend is generally used when working with large hawsers or cable that do not easily create tight bends or tucks. The other good thing about the Carrick Bend is that it will not readily slip … Continue reading →

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Sheet Bend How to Tie

Posted on 01/12/2014 by Knotter26/05/2023
Sheet Bend

Sheet Bend Tutorial Make a bight as per the second picture below. The working end of the black cord passes under the bite and over the upper orange cord. The pass the working end of the black cord back under … Continue reading →

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Bowline Tutorial

Posted on 22/11/2014 by Knotter26/05/2023
Bowline Knot

How to Tie the Bowline This is classed as a classic seaman’s knot, but evidence would suggest that the Bowline dates back to pre-historic times. At the bottom of this post I have also included a video: There is also … Continue reading →

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Monkey Fist Doorstop

Posted on 03/03/2014 by Knotter26/05/2023
Monkeys Fist Doorstop

How to Tie a Monkey’s Fist Doorstop The Monkey’s Fist Doorstop is relatively easy to tie. Watching the video on How to Tie the Monkey’s Fist, will guide you through the whole process. However, once you have created the basic … Continue reading →

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Monkey Fist Keyring

Posted on 26/08/2013 by Knotter26/05/2023
Monkey Fist Key Ring

Here is a little something that I made over the weekend. This Monkey Fist keyring was made from para-cord, covering a small cork ball. The pink para-cord is a Portuguese Sennit. This is a rather useful addition to a boaters … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, Covering Knots, IGKT, Monkey's Fist | Leave a reply

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Every effort has been made to ensure that the knots shown are correct. The knots shown should not be used for lifting heavy objects or life saving. Always seek professional advice when using knots and splices.

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