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Dropper Loop Fishing Knot or Blood Knot

Posted on 02/02/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
Dropper Loop Fishing Knot

How to Tie the Dropper Loop Dropper Loop Fishing Knot: If there are any experienced fishermen out there, can they tell me why this knot is preferred over say, the Alpine Butterfly Loop? So #LetsGetKnotting How to Tie the Dropper … Continue reading →

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Diamond Sennit Knot with 6 strands

Posted on 30/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
Diamond Sennit Knot

How to Tie the Diamond Sennit Knot Diamond Sennit Knot with 6 strands looks a little like the Matthew Walker knot, but has the addition of a nice little crown on top. Really quite an easy decorative knot to tie. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Ropes, Decorative Knots | Tagged Diamond Knot, IGKT | 3 Replies

Twine Size Chart # to Metric to Imperial

Posted on 30/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
Tarred Line

Line Size Chart Have you ever wondered what size cordage is when it is prefixed with say #4? Below is a chart that shows the the conversion of twisted Twine Size # to Metric to Imperial: Twine Size Diameter mm … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, IGKT | 3 Replies

Racking Bend Joining Two Different Diameter Ropes

Posted on 26/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
Racking Bend

What is the the Racking Bend Used For? The Racking Bend is another way of joining two ropes of different sizes together. If you are looking for an alternative to the Sheet Bend, then maybe the Racking Bend is what … Continue reading →

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Prusik Knot – Prusik Knot Loop Method – Prusik Knot Rope End Method

Posted on 23/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
Prusik Knot

How to Tie a Prusik Knot There are a number of ways to tie a Prusik Knot – Prusik Knot Loop Method – Prusik Knot Rope End Method. In this How to Tie a Prusik Knot tutorial I will demonstrate … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, IGKT | 2 Replies

Net Making – How to Make a Purse Net

Posted on 21/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
Purse Net

How to Make a Purse Net In my last video, it would appear that I made a mess of net making, according to the “Flat Cap Hunting” community. So they kindly sent me a shaped purse net making kit. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Net Making, Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, IGKT | 1 Reply

Strength of Knot Chart

Posted on 20/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023

How Strong is a Knot OK, I admit it, this is not the most comprehensive chart in the world. I am sure that there are better knot strength charts out there. I thought you might just like an idea of … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, IGKT, Splicing Rope | 3 Replies

Lanyard Knot – Multi Strand Lanyard Knot Jib Shackle or Soft Shackle

Posted on 19/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
Lanyard Knot

How to Make a Rope Soft Shackle This particular version of as soft rope shackle was taken from Des Pawson’s book. This book I would highly recommend as it is packed with decorative knotting projects. How to Tie The Lanyard … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, IGKT, Lanyard, Soft Shackle | 3 Replies

Steampunk Marlin Spike

Posted on 17/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
Marlin Spike SteamPunk

It it comes to knotwork, you really don’t need anything fancy, just a good knife and something with a bit of a point on it to help with those fiddly bits. However for me, I do love my tools. I … Continue reading →

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Figure of Eight Bend with Safety Tie Off’s

Posted on 16/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
Figure Eight Bend

How to Tie the Figure of Eight Bend The great thing about the Figure of Eight Bend is that it is very easy to tie. Once you have learnt how to tie a Figure of Eight Knot, then creating a … Continue reading →

Posted in Practical Knots | Tagged Bends, Bushcraft Knots, IGKT | 1 Reply

Vibration Proof Hitch

Posted on 12/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
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 →

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Alpine Butterfly Bend

Posted on 05/01/2018 by Knotter26/05/2023
Alpine Butterfly Bend

How to Tie the Alpine Butterfly Bend The Alpine Butterfly Bend is actually derived from the Alpine Butterfly Loop. This particular bend is excellent for joining two ropes of a similar size diameter. There are a number of ways of … Continue reading →

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Double Alpine Butterfly Loop Quick Tie Version

Posted on 29/12/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023
Double Alpine Butterfly Loop

How to Tie the Double Alpine Butterfly Loop The Double Alpine Butterfly Loop can be used in the bight of a rope to where more than one loop is beneficial. Equipment can be secured to each individual loop or both … Continue reading →

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Directional Figure 8 Loop Inline Figure 8 Loop Single Bowline on the Bight

Posted on 22/12/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023

Directional (Inline) Figure 8 Loop: Nice nifty, easy to tie, little knot for tying a loop in the bight of a rope. Great little knot for lifting loads in one direction. However, if pulled in the wrong direction, this knot … Continue reading →

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Icicle Hitch How to Tie the Icicle Hitch Using Loop End and Rope End Methods

Posted on 16/12/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023
Icicle Hitch

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 →

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The Hunter’s Bend or the Rigger’s Bend

Posted on 12/12/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023
Hunter's Bend

The Hunter’s Bend is also known as the Rigger’s Bend and looks very similar to the Zeppelin Bend. What is the Hunter’s Bend Used For? The Hunter’s Bend is a great little knot to know, should you need to join … Continue reading →

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West Country Whipping

Posted on 08/12/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023

How to Tie West Country Whipping This is probably one of the easiest forms of being able to cover an object. Not only a great way of preventing the end of your rope from fraying, but also makes a decorative … Continue reading →

Posted in Decorative Knots, Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, Covering Knots, IGKT, Whipping | 11 Replies

Chain Sennit – Cable Storage – Rope Storage – Decorative Lanyard

Posted on 04/12/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023
Chain Sennit

Chain Sennit – Cable Storage – Rope Storage – Decorative Lanyard – Best Way to Store Extension Cord – This is a rather nice little sennit to learn, not only decorative, but also great for the storage of rope and … Continue reading →

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Heaving Line Noose Knot – Heaving Line Slip Knot – No Jam Heaving Line Knot

Posted on 01/12/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023
Heaving Line Noose Knot

Heaving Line Noose Knot: This is a rather clever little way of adding weight to the end of a rope. However, not only weight but also a Noose Knot, and a Slip Knot. If you throw this line and the … Continue reading →

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Timber Hitch

Posted on 29/11/2017 by Knotter26/05/2023

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 →

Posted in Practical Knots | Tagged Bushcraft Knots, Hitches, IGKT | 5 Replies

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