Quality Traditional Cordage Made in Belgium I was recently contacted by Edward De Wit, asking if he could send me some of the traditional cotton rope that he makes. Well, I have just opened the package and I can say … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Farmer’s Loop Knot I wonder if many people avoid using this knot because of how it’s depicted in Ashley’s Book of Knots. The knot is illustrated as being tied over a pole, which might not be … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Non Jam Heaving Line Knot Yes, there is such a thing as a Non Jam Heaving Line Knot. The knot itself is slightly bulkier than a normal Heaving Line Knot, but is does have the advantage … Continue reading →
How to Tie French Hitching or French Whipping French Hitching is a very simple but decorative way of covering an object. French Whipping can also be used to whip the end of a rope to prevent it from fraying or … Continue reading →
The Eskimo Bowline is another way of tying a fixed loop at the end of a rope. The Eskimo Bowline is relatively easy to tie and untie. Eskimo Bowline Advantages Some of the advantages of the Eskimo Bowline are that … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Heaving Line Knot One problem with just throwing a rope, is that there is not enough weight on the end of the rope that you are throwing. If a rope is constantly being used as a … Continue reading →
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 →
How to Tie the Sheet Bend One Way The Sheet Bend One Way is also known as the Tucked Sheet Bend. This way of tying the Sheet Bend is a little more secure than just tying the normal Sheet Bend. … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Simple Simon Bend This is one bend that I really do like, as it is easy to tie and untie. I also find the Simple Simon Bend to be a little bit more secure than a … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Secure QTaR Hitch This is a little knot that I came across a few years back. The video was filmed in a foreign language and also the filming was not the best to actually learn how … Continue reading →
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 →
How to Tie Zig Zag Hitching Covering Knot The zigzag hitch or the Zig Zag hitch is mentioned in Ashley’s Book of Knots #3610. This particular knot comes under the same category as Ringbolt Hitching. Initially these types of hitching … Continue reading →
Decorative Grafting In this particular post I concentrate on Underhand Grafting, but there are a number of other variations of using Grafting as a decorative way of covering an object with your favourite cordage. The wonderful thing about Grafting, is … Continue reading →
Book Review L’appel du large This book, to me is superb, as it is packed with wonderful pictures of decorative knot work. Best Knotting Book for Inspiration The book is written in French and I do not speak a single … Continue reading →
What Does Bights Leads and Passes Refer to on a Turk’s Head? When you tie a Turks head, you are whether you know it or not creating Bights, Leads and Passes. When you first start out tying a Turks head, … Continue reading →
How to Tie Artillery Loop, Man-harness Knot, Harness Loop The artillery loop, also known as the man-harness knot and the harness loop, is a rather nice and easy way of tying a loop in the bight of a rope. From … Continue reading →
What is the Zeppelin Bend Used For The Zeppelin Bend is used to join two ropes together. One of the advantages of using the Zeppelin Bend, is that it can easily be untied even if it has been subject to … Continue reading →
Check out Knotting and Tools Supplies for where to buy the hacking knife How to Make Your Own Rigging Knife OK a slight exaggeration of the heading there, as you will not need to make a rigging knife from scratch! … Continue reading →
How to Tie the Sheepshank The thing to remember when tying the sheepshank in it’s simplest form, is that it will only hold whilst there is tension on the rope. According to The Art of Knotting and Splicing, the Sheepshank … Continue reading →
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 →
