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 →
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Gnat Hitch
How to Tie the Gnat Hitch The Gnat Hitch is a fairly new knot on the block. I did read somewhere that it was first documented in 2012. This knot came about when there was a search for a very … Continue reading →
Blake’s Hitch
How to Tie the Blake’s Hitch The Blake’s hitch is often used by arborists and tree climbers as a friction knot aiding them to ascend a climbing rope. The wonderful thing about the Blake’s Hitch is that it can easily … Continue reading →
Axle Hitch
How to Tie the Axle Hitch In this short video I will demonstrate how to tie the Axle Hitch. I am not sure when I last saw a vehicle with an axle, as I think they are all now with … Continue reading →
Tow Rope
How to Tie a Tow Rope for Short Hauls In this tow rope tutorial, we will not be looking at making a standard tow rope for a vehicle. This method is designed to be attached to vehicle axles. What we … Continue reading →
Halyard Hitch
Halyard Hitch Variations Since I originally wrote this post, I have since discovered the that there are two versions of the Halyard Hitch. The first version is when it is tied to a ring. The second version is when the … Continue reading →
Cow Hitch – Pedigree Cow Hitch – Cow Hitch Variant
How to Tie the Cow Hitch The Cow Hitch, is also known as: Deadeye hitch, Running eye, Lark’s head, Lark’s foot, Girth hitch, Ring hitch, Lanyard hitch, Tag Knot, Bale Sling hitch, Baggage Tag Loop, Cow hitch. The cow hitch … Continue reading →
Evenk Hitch or Siberian Hitch
How to Tie the Evenk Hitch The Evenk Hitch or Siberian Hitch has become one of the go to knots in the world of Bushcraft. One of the great features of this knot is that it can easily be tied … Continue reading →
Tugboat Hitch
How to Tie the Tugboat Hitch In this video I show how to tie the tugboat hitch, as shown to me by John D Rae. Judging by some of the comments that this video has received on Youtube, it would … Continue reading →
Buntline Hitch, Buntline Hitch Slipped Version
How to Tie the Buntline Hitch Buntline Hitch, Buntline Hitch Slipped Version How to Tie the Buntline Hitch (Jam Knot) ABoK: 1229. The Buntline Hitch serves well as a Jam Knot. It consists of a Clove Hitch tied around its … Continue reading →
Pile Hitch Fast Temporary Mooring to a Post
Pile Hitch Fast Temporary Mooring to a Post Can Also be Used as a Rope Barrier (Multi Post Method) Ashley’s Book of Knots 1194. The Pile Hitch (#1815) adapts itself very nicely to the purpose of a Crossing Hitch; it … Continue reading →
Vibration Proof Hitch
Vibration Proof Hitch is relatively easy to tie and is a good utility knot to know when a very secure knot is needed in a difficult environment. Personally, I do have to keep referring back to the video when I … Continue reading →
Icicle Hitch How to Tie the Icicle Hitch Using Loop End and Rope End Methods
Icicle Hitch: Well it is that time of year for us here in the UK (COLD), so I give you the Icicle Hitch, Using Loop End and Rope End Methods. The Icicle Hitch is used when the pull is directly … Continue reading →
Timber Hitch
How to Tie the Timber Hitch The Timber Hitch is also known as the Lumberman’s Knot and Countryman’s Knot, when finished with a Half Hitch this is then known as the Killick Hitch. Don’t let the name fool you, this … Continue reading →
Clove Hitch
How to Tie the Clove Hitch In this section, you will not only learn how to tie the Clove Hitch, but other variations such as; Clove Hitch on a Ring; Clove Hitch on a Bight and the slipped Clove Hitch. … Continue reading →
Adjustable Grip Hitch
How to tie the Adjustable Grip Hitch Adjustable Grip Hitch – Setting up a ridge-line for a Tarpaulin or Awning is really easy when using the Adjustable Grip Hitch. As this knot is fully adjustable and locks in position when … Continue reading →
Backhand Hitch – One of The Best Securing Knots
How to Tie the Backhand Hitch The Backhand Hitch, also known as the Backhanded Hitch, is a superb knot for securing to a tie down rail or ring. This is a little-known knot, but is a good contender for one … Continue reading →
Round Turn Two Half Hitches – How to Tie
How to Tie a Round Turn and Two Half Hitches The Round Turn and Two Half Hitches it often referred to as a useful boating knot. A Round Turn and Two (or more) Half Hitches is commonly used for attaching … Continue reading →
Transom Knot for Seizing and Lashing Poles etc at Right Angles
How to Tie the Transom Knot Have you ever wanted to say tie a round object like a torch to a pole, or one pole to another pole at right angles securely? Well, then this is a real nifty knot … Continue reading →
Marlin 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 →