How to Tie a Monkey’s Fist The monkeys fist was designed to form a weight on the end of a heaving line. However, because of this symmetrical pattern, this is knot was also used as a decorative knot. This knot … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Constrictor Knot How to Tie the Constrictor Knot Using the Working End and the Folded Method. This knot is more a tool than merely a knot, the constrictor knot has perhaps more uses than any other … Continue reading →
Snake Knot Knife Lanyard 2 Colour How to Tie the Two Colour Snake Knot Lanyard. In a previous video I showed how to tie the single colour Snake Knot: ? https://youtu.be/ae460LXyoTw In this video I … Continue reading →
Anchor Bend or Nilsson Knot How to Tie This knot is more commonly known as the anchor bend, however, many Anglers know this knot as the Nilsson Knot. after the Canadian Angling author, and use it for attaching fishing hooks … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Chinese Crown Knot Chinese Crown Knot Paracord Lanyard How to Tie.This is a nice simple and easy knot to tie. This knot is great for tying short lanyard to a … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Angler’s Loop The Angler’s Loop also known as the Perfection Loop, is an extremely easy loop knot to tie. The Anglers Loop can also be slipped, thereby making it a very quick loop knot to untie. … Continue reading →
Joining Two Colours of Paracord Together with Turbo Lighter Tutorial. The Welding Method and the Interlock Method of joining Paracord. In this tutorial I will be showing two different methods of joining Paracord using a Turbo lighter. This is especially … Continue reading →
Making a Chest Becket Making a Chest Becket is another beautiful way of showing off your decorative ropework skills! Often making a Ditty Bag is a good way of showing off your … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Triple Loop Bowline Once you have learnt how to tie the common Bowline, then this Triple Loop Bowline will be an easy one for you to tie. When tying the Triple Loop Bowline, each individual loop … Continue reading →
Snake Knot Knife Lanyard The snake knot is a really easy knot to learn to tie. If you want a decorative knife lanyard or key lanyard then this is a really good knot to learn. This knot is also especially … Continue reading →
Adjustable Knife Lanyard One of the best knots to use to make any lanyard adjustable is the Fisherman’s Knot or the Double Fisherman’s Knot. The wonderful thing about the Fisherman’s knot is that it is so easy to tie, also … Continue reading →
Here is a fine example of Mikko Snellman’s incredible skills. Engineering display, a sculpture, work of art or working model, whatever you want to call this it is a wonderful display. This picture depicts the process of rope making from … Continue reading →
How to Tie Two Strand Matthew Walker Knot The Two Strand Matthew Walker Knot, Single, Double, and Treble is relatively easy to tie. In this tutorial I will show you how to tie a couple of variations of the Matthew … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Bowline in a Bight The Bowline on the Bight is tied in the bight or middle of a line, usually when both ends are inaccessible and when the strain is expected to come from both standing … Continue reading →
Deluxe Paracord Key Fob How to Tie. In this video we are following (roughly) Des Pawson’s book to create this knotted key ring. Knots Used: 3 Strand Plait 3 Strand Diamond Knot Crown Knot and Wall Knot Alternate Crown Knot … Continue reading →
Alpine Butterfly Loop Also known as: Alpine Loop Knot; Lineman’s Rider; Lineman’s Loop Knot; is the best of several loop knots that are tied in the bight and that are suitable for hauling in … Continue reading →
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 →
How to Make a Bell Rope If ever you have wanted to make a bell rope and felt a bit daunted by the task, fear not, here is the solution. Mikko Snellman has put together a complete kit to make … Continue reading →
This is not a how to, I just wanted to show photos of my ditty bag that I made years ago. Making a Ditty Bag Making a Canvas Ditty Bag is a very personal thing. You may find that over … Continue reading →
I just had to share this with the world. I was sent these two pictures via Twitter from HMS Albion: New ceremonial bell ropes arrive – amazing! You have to admit that this is very fine work! Click on Images … Continue reading →
