Six Knot Challenge
What is the 6 Knot Challenge Also known as the Surrey Six Knot Challenge, the idea is that 6 basic knots are tied against the clock. Not only is it a fun little game to play, but it also teaches … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Hitches
Ossel Hitch
How to Tie the Ossel Hitch or Net-Line Hitch The Ossel Hitch is one of the lesser known hitches, but I think that as a useful hitch it is still worth knowing. In the video below, I will demonstrate how … Continue reading →
Lobster Buoy Hitch
How to Tie the Lobster Buoy Hitch In the video tutorial shown below, you will learn how to tie the Lobster Buoy Hitch. This video is part of the no chat series, so you will only learn how to tie … Continue reading →
Ground-line Hitch
How to Tie the Ground-line Hitch The Ground-line Hitch is considered to be a little more secure than the Clove Hitch. So if you are looking for a good way of securing a line to a spar or stanchion, then … Continue reading →
Remote Release Lift Hitch
Dangers of the Remote Release Lift Hitch OK, here we go, I just want you to be aware of the dangers of using the Remote Release Lift Hitch. If you are going to use this one to say, lower a … Continue reading →
Sea Cadet Knots
What Knots Do Sea Cadets Learn? In the UK Sea Cadets need to learn basic seamanship in order to gain promotion. The knots listed below are the knots that Sea Cadets are required to learn in order to achieve Seamanship … Continue reading →
Camel Hitch
How to Tie the Camel Hitch Have you ever wondered how you tie up a slobbering unruly camel? Well maybe the Camel Hitch could be the exact knot that you are looking for. The great thing about the Camel Hitch … Continue reading →
Taut Line Hitch
How to Tie Taut Line Hitch or Midshipman’s Hitch The Taut Line Hitch also known as the Midshipman’s Hitch (there is a slight variation) is often used when a line needs to be adjusted and tensioned. Once the Taut Line … Continue reading →
Knot Strength Chart
How Strong are Different Knots Below is a strength of knot chart that was taken with thanks to, The Art of Knotting and Splicing – United States Naval Institute. “The following strength of knot table show the efficiency or relative … Continue reading →
Highwayman’s Hitch
How to Tie the Highwayman’s Hitch The Highwayman’s Hitch is also known as the Highwayman’s Cutaway. The Highwayman’s Hitch is not too dissimilar to the Painter Hitch, and functions in a very similar way. The Highwayman’s Hitch is a great … Continue reading →
Painter Hitch
How to Tie the Painter Hitch or Tumble Hitch When doing the video of the Painter Hitch I did come across some information that said that the Painter Hitch was also known as the Tumble Hitch. Now this may also … Continue reading →
Farrimond Friction Hitch
How to Tie the Farrimond Friction Hitch The Farrimond Friction Hitch is extremely useful when a line may need to be periodically adjusted to maintain the tension on the line. It is often used in the Bushcraft world for ridge … Continue reading →
Rolling Hitch
How to Tie the Rolling Hitch I thought that I knew how to tie the rolling hitch! Well, that was till I wanted to investigate if further for my video tutorial. I soon found that that there are a few … Continue reading →
Knute Hitch
How to Tie the Knute Hitch This particular hitch is rather beautiful because of its simplicity! It is extremely easy to tie and also very easy to untie. However, once tied through the eye of an object correctly, this hitch … Continue reading →
Scaffold Hitch
Have you ever wanted to suspend a plank from the end of a rope? Well, here is the solution, the scaffold hitch. The scaffold hitch is a great way of suspending a plank from the end of the rope. However, … Continue reading →
Blackwall Hitch
Blackwall Hitch WARNING! I am sure that Health and Safety would not permit the Blackwall Hitch to be used!! It should never be used if people are under the load. It should also never be used if the load or … Continue reading →
Sampan Hitch
How to Tie the Sampan Hitch This knot according to Ashley’s Book of Knots is more commonly used in the East for tying up river boats. This really is a lesser known hitch, and maybe even more so in this … Continue reading →
Mooring Hitch
How to Tie the Mooring Hitch The Mooring Hitch is a rather nice simple little hitch to learn to tie. I think that it is another one of those knots that you learn and then never forget. I have read … Continue reading →
Figure of Eight Hitch
How to Tie the Figure of 8 Hitch You will notice that as you tie the Figure of Eight Hitch, it is rather similar or a mini version of the Timber Hitch. The other thing to note is that this … Continue reading →
Quick Hitch
How to Tie the Quick Hitch This really has to be one of the quickest and easiest knots to tie! Basically the completed knots consists of three bights that are inter connected. This is sufficient for one rope to be … Continue reading →