Decorative Rope Dog Lead
How to Make a Decorative Rope Dog Lead In this little video tutorial I will show you how to make a nautical style dog lead. The other thing that I do like about this dog lead is that it is … Continue reading →
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Ampersand Bowline
How to Tie the Ampersand Bowline The Ampersand Bowline is a fairly new kid on the block. I have read that this version of the Bowline was discovered by Alan Lee on 01 April 2013 and independently by Xarax on … 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 →
Bowline
via GIPHY How Many Different Bowlines are There? Well I really do not know the answer to that. What I thought I would do is put together a collection of different Bowlines here. Some may of may not be actual … Continue reading →
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 →
Parts of a Rope
How to Recognise Parts of a Rope Parts of a Rope, Rope Terminology Knot Terminology Working End The end of the line that is being used to create a knot. Standing Part The end of the rope that is not … 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 →
Splicing on to a Ring
How to Splice a Rope onto a Ring There are number of ways to attach a three strand rope onto a ring. In this particular video, I demonstrate how to attach a rope on to a ring using the Crown … 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 →
Eye Splice
Rope Splicing There are a number of different ways of Rope Splicing. In this particular post I will be demonstrating how to put and Eye Splice into a three strand rope. However if you are looking for alternative then click … Continue reading →
Short Splice
How to Join 2 Ropes with a Short Splice The Short Splice is a very simple way and secure way of joining two lengths of 3 strand rope together. This is a great way of making a rope longer or … 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 →
Net Making Knots Close-up
More Net Making Posts Here you will find some more Net Making Posts that I have done. Two Net Making Knots I Use When I first started Net Making, I used to use the sheet bend method of tying the … Continue reading →
Dipping the Eye
Dipping the Eye – Sharing a Mooring If you need to attach the eye of your rope to a pile or a bollard that is already being used by another vessel, then this is a neat little trick that is … Continue reading →
Dyneema Soft Shackle Kit Review
How to Tie a Dyneema Soft Shackle In this tutorial, I have combine the unboxing of the soft shackle kit, also following the instructions to create a Dyneema Soft Shackle. Well thanks to a secret donation, I was able to … Continue reading →
Knot Craft and Rope Mats
Who is Des Pawson? Des Pawson stands as a global authority on knots and sailors’ ropework. Renowned as a researcher and historian, he’s authored numerous books and papers. Having operated the successful business, Footrope Knots, alongside his wife Liz, Des, … Continue reading →
Albright Knot
Albright Knot – Fishing Knot The Albright Knot or Bend I found categorised as a fishing knot. Now normally I do not do videos on fishing knots, as the line is so damn small and hard to see. However, when … Continue reading →
Rattlesnake Knife Lanyard
Over-and-Under Heaving Line Knot The other day I was going to Ashley Book of Knots, came across knot number 541 and thought that the design would make a rather decorative lanyard on a knife. I felt rather pleased with myself … Continue reading →
Cutting Rope
Best Tool for Cutting Rope Yes, I know a knife!! However, one of the issues that I have is being able to cut the end of a rope squarely. Whenever I cut a rope with a knife I find that … Continue reading →
Ranger Bead Lanyard
Ranger Bead Lanyard – Pace Counter Lanyard How to use a Ranger Bead or Pace Counter Lanyard I am by no means an expert in this, but a little bit of research has given me the following answers: In order … Continue reading →