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The Double Ring Hitch reeves a rope through a metal ring twice, dividing wear across two strands instead of one - here's how to tie it in three steps.
The Airplane Hitch doubles up two Midshipman's Hitches to hold aircraft and gear through gusting wind, then releases fast once the tension's off.
Pile Hitch ties a rope to a post in seconds using only a free top end, no rope end needed.
Double Slip Knot ties a shoelace bow that resists coming undone with a single-pull release.
The Retrieval Knot is a two-line grab loop that cinches around a dropped object and releases it by hand once you've pulled it back.
The Running Highwayman's Hitch is a self-adjusting noose variant that grips irregular anchors a fixed quick-release hitch would capsize on.
The JRB Hitch is a load-bearing trunk-anchor hitch that explodes fully off the tree on one pull of its highwayman's-style release line.
The Tumble Hitch is a quick-release exploding hitch that out-holds the Highwayman's Hitch by routing load through a middle bight before the release.
The Halyard Hitch attaches a halyard to a small shackle or ring without splicing - compact, low-snag, and secure, though hard to release once loaded.
The Matthew Walker Knot (1 Strand) uses one cord on a mandrel to mimic a multi-strand Matthew Walker's spiral look.
The Matthew Walker Knot (2 Strand) ties two cords into a tight spiral bead used as a lanyard finish and stopper knot.
The Short Splice permanently joins two ropes into one continuous length by weaving their strands together — strong, but too bulky to pass through a block.
The Alberto Knot ties braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader, gripping slick line better than the plain Albright it upgrades.
The Eye Splice unlays and tucks a rope's own strands to form a permanent loop, retaining far more of the rope's strength than a tied loop knot.
The Back Splice permanently seals a laid rope's end using its own three strands — here's how to tie the crown-and-tuck sequence, step by step.
How to tie the bobber stop knot: set slip-bobber depth with an adjustable, wrap-and-tuck stopper on your main line.
Trilene Knot: a double-pass clinch that ties mono or fluoro line to a hook, lure, or swivel with strong holding power.
The Pratt Knot builds a symmetric triangle from a reversed start and uses less tie than a Windsor — eight steps, the collars it suits, and the Shelby name.
The Kelvin Knot adds one extra wrap to a simpler necktie knot for a fuller, slimmer-than-Windsor finish — eight steps, the collars it suits, and why it leans.
Bull Hitch (Method 3) is the carabiner clip-in route: girth hitch, cross the ears into an X, clip in. Steps, uses, and why the X stops side-loading.
Net Making Cross Knot: the sheet-bend mesh knot behind hand-tied fishing nets, hammocks and cargo nets — tie it in four steps.
The Bear's Grip (Dual Anchor) shares a load between two anchor points and still shakes free, so you get your rope back. Here's how to tie it.
The Half Windsor Knot is a neat, symmetrical necktie knot with less bulk than a Full Windsor — here's how to tie it in six steps.
The Full Windsor Knot is the widest, most symmetric necktie knot — nine steps to tie it, plus the collars it suits and the ones it overwhelms.
Floor lashing binds decking poles to stringers to build camp platforms, tables, and bush beds. Learn the steps, uses, and safety checks.
One-Handed Bowline: tie the classic bowline with a single hand for self-rescue — loop on your knuckles, not your wrist, so a sudden load can't trap you.
Somerville Bowline: a non-collapsible single-column tie you can form with a fixed end and release from either end. Steps, uses, and safety notes.
Exploding Sheepshank Hitch — a toggled sheepshank released from a distance with one pull. How to tie it, when to use it, and when it spills.
Ashley Mid-Line Loop (Cowboy Bowline): tie a secure directional mid-line loop from a clove hitch on a bight — steps, uses, downsides, and safety.
Marlinspike Ladder: build an improvised rope ladder by repeating marlinspike hitches with stick rungs — steps, safety rules, and when not to trust it.
Barrel Bend: a fast, compact blood-knot-family bend for joining mono or fluoro fishing lines. Learn how to tie it, when to use it, and when to add wraps.
Michoacán Hitch: how to tie this arborist friction hitch step by step — four wraps, tuck under one — plus when to use it and when not to.
Painter's Hitch: a quick-release hitch for boats and horses — holds under tension, collapses free with one pull. Steps, uses, downsides, and safety.
The Trinity Loop is a compact mid-line loop tied in the bight — how to tie it, what it's good for, and where it should not be trusted.
The Trucker's Hitch (Cow Hitch Variant) is a quick-release tensioning rig whose mid-line loop only looks like a Cow Hitch — here's how to tie it.
The Tarp Corner Quick Release anchors a guyline to a grommet-less tarp corner — bunch the fabric, tie a slipped sheet bend, release with one pull.
The Swiss Seat is an improvised rope rappel harness for emergencies and training. Learn to tie it step by step in DJ's plain-English guide, plus the honest safety limits.
The Axle Hitch is the knot for getting a line around a hard-to-reach axle or spar in one pass, then locking it off with a bowline for emergency towing.
The Long Release Hitch is the old boatman's and climber's trick for tying off somewhere you can't walk back to, then spilling the whole thing with one pull on a long tag end from a safe distance.
Learn to tie the Pitzen Knot (16-20 Knot) — the strong, low-profile fly-fishing knot that 'pops' when seated right, plus when it fails and what to use instead.
The Sylvain Bowline is a modern French sailing knot: a fixed loop that resists shaking loose on flogging jib sheets yet still unties easily by hand.
How to tie the Edward's Bowline — a locked, high-security bowline for climbing anchors and rescue loops. Steps, uses, why it jams, and the geometry to check.
Learn to tie the Exploding High Point Hitch — the quick-release hitch for a post or high branch above reach. One pull from below drops the whole knot. Steps, bight version, and when it jams.
Learn to tie the Kalmyk Loop by the glove-friendly hand method — a quick-release fixed loop that frees with one tug, plus the one dressing rule that keeps it from slipping.
Learn to tie the Capuchin knot — the barrel-shaped stopper for rope-end handles, lanyards, and throw-weight — plus the naming mystery behind the friars' cord-belt knot.
Learn to tie the Siberian Hitch (Hand Method) — the glove-friendly, cold-weather quick-release hitch for tarp and shelter ridgelines that spills with one pull.
Learn to tie the French Bowline (Portuguese Bowline) - two adjustable loops for an improvised bosun's chair, when it holds, when it slips, and how to load it safely.
The Crabber's Eye Knot slides to any size, then locks into a fixed loop with one sharp tug on the tag end. Here's how to tie it, what it's good for, and when to reach for a sturdier knot instead.
Learn to tie the Trucker's Hitch (Slippery Half Hitch) — the quick-release form that tensions a line like a rope block-and-tackle and collapses with one pull.
Learn the anti-twist (over-under) coil — how to wrap an extension cord, garden hose, or cable so it stores flat and unwinds without kinks or tangles.
The forearm coil — better known in the trades as the over-under coil — stores a long rope, cable, or extension cord flat so it pays out tangle-free.
Learn to tie the Bull Hitch — the locked, X-dressed upgrade of the Cow Hitch. When it holds, why it isn't in Ashley's, and how it differs from the Piwich Knot.
Learn to tie the Bull Hitch (Method 2) in the bight — no rope ends needed. The X-cross that locks it, when it holds, when it slips, and how it differs from the End Method.
Learn to tie the Turle Knot for fly fishing — the classic single method, the Double (Improved) version for modern tippet, when to use it, and why it's not the Turtle Knot.
How to tie the OXO hitch — the RYA cleat belay (round turn, figure-eight, round turn) that never jams and always releases, one-handed, even under load.
Learn to tie the cowboy bowline — the tail-outside bowline that resists ring loading better than the standard one, when to use it, and when not to.
The Turquoise Turtle Knot is a secure shoelace bow that adds one extra tuck to the ordinary bow, so your laces stay tied through a full day of walking.
The Scott's Locked Bowline is a bowline that stays tied when the line goes slack. Learn to tie the lock, when to trust it, and how it compares to the figure eight and Yosemite finish.
The Capstan Knot is an adjustable loop that slides to any size, then locks with a sharp pull on the working end. Handy for mooring, hanging fenders, and quick utility loops — just keep tension on it, or back it with a half hitch.
The snap bowline is the fastest way to tie a bowline — one motion capsizes a slipknot into a finished loop. Here's how to do it, and how to make sure you get the right knot every time.
The Bait Egg Loop (Egg Loop Knot) ties your leader to the hook and leaves an open loop above the shank to hold roe, shrimp, liver, or soft beads. Here's how to tie it, when to use it, and why it sometimes slips.
Learn the Paracord Wrap (Short Hank) — ABOK #3097's fisherman's coil — to store thin rope under 50 ft (15 m) tangle-free, and which end to pull so it never knots up.
Learn the alpine coil (mountaineer's coil) — coil a climbing rope for shoulder carry and instant deployment, plus the over/under fix for rope twist.
Learn to tie the snake knot — the flat, compact paracord chain for bracelets, key fobs, knife lanyards, and zipper pulls, with cord-length figures and fixes for common mistakes.
The High Point Hitch is the quick-release knot for tying to a post or branch above your reach — slide it up, release it from below with one pull, and haul the whole rope back. Here's how to tie it, plus Ashley's bight-tied version.
Learn the Paracord Wrap (Long Hank) — a figure-eight hand wrap that stores thin rope over 50 ft (15 m) flat and tangle-free, plus which end to pull so it deploys clean.
Learn to tie the Schwabisch hitch (asymmetrical Prusik): step-by-step how-to, uses, why it binds, and how it differs from the Distel and Valdotain Tresse.
A quick-release version of the sheet bend for joining two ropes when you want to undo the join fast. Learn what it's for, how to tie it step by step, and why it's a low-tension-only knot.
Learn the Butterfly Hank with Button, the bushcraft way to coil paracord so it stores tangle-free and lets you pull off only the cord you need, then tighten the rest back down.
How to tie the barrel hitch (4-legged) — the four-leg opened-overhand sling for lifting an upright barrel, drum, or bucket without spilling it, plus why it fails on straight-sided objects.
Learn to tie the double alpine butterfly — a bi-directional loop knot with two independent, opposed eyes for clip-in points, rigging, and load isolation.
A two-loop bowline variant that lets you tie one adjustable eye at each of two separate anchor points, sharing a single collar.
The Slip Bowline is a standard Bowline finished with a bight instead of the tail, giving a one-pull release — but it's a convenience release for a slack line, not a true load-release knot.
The Double Wrap Knot is a shoelace bow finished with a doubled loop-through pass for extra hold — it resists coming loose far better than a regular bow, at the cost of a slightly trickier, less symmetrical finish.
A two-handed technique for tying an ordinary shoelace bow faster and more symmetrically than the standard one-hand-at-a-time method.
A compact, decorative stopper knot woven from a doubled cord, tied to finish knife lanyards, key fobs, and paracord projects.
A rope-built substitute for a metal shackle, with a spliced eye on one end and a bulky stopper knot on the other that locks it closed.
A two-loop emergency rescue harness knot, tied in the bight, that lets you lower or hoist a person when no proper harness is available.
The Four-in-Hand is the fast, everyday necktie knot most guys learn first — slim and simple, but too narrow for a wide spread collar.
How to tie the Twin Bowline Bend — two interlocking bowlines for joining heavy or mismatched rope. Covers the step-by-step method, its honest limits (bulk, chafe, not for life-safety), and why it still comes apart easily once the load is off.
The quickest way to form a Trucker's Hitch middle loop is a slip knot — this guide covers how to tie it, tension it, and tie it off, plus the honest limits (cyclic loads, heavy cranking) where a fixed-loop variation works better.
Forms a secure, non-jamming end loop, ideal for anchoring in climbing.
Secures a rope to a pipe or pole using multiple wraps to provide a tight, reliable grip for lifting or dragging tasks.
Is a quick-release variation of the Trucker’s Hitch, using a sheepshank loop for rapid tensioning and instant collapse.
A sliding Prusik loop to tension ropes with high adjustability, making it perfect for securing tarps, gear, and shelters.
Is commonly used to tie a fishing line to a hook or fly in fishing and flyfishing, offering a strong, low-profile connection.
Is commonly used to secure a fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel in fishing and flyfishing, offering a strong and simple connection.
Is commonly used to join two pieces of flat webbing or ropes in climbing, camping, and utility tasks, creating a strong, reliable connection for slings or anchors.
Is commonly used to secure objects with paracord in bushcraft, camping, and utility tasks, designed to release instantly with a single tug.
Is commonly used as a friction hitch in climbing and rescue operations, providing a backup grip on a rope for safety during rappelling or ascending.
A quick, secure knot used in boating, bushcraft, and utility work to attach a rope to a post or ring.
A strong, reversible knot used for joining two ropes in boating, climbing, and rigging.
A strong, easy-to-untie knot used for joining two ropes in climbing, boating, and rigging.
A compact, fixed-loop knot ideal for attaching bowstrings in traditional archery or crafting tight loops in bushcraft.
A quick-release version of the classic Clove Hitch, perfect for campers and bushcrafters who need fast, temporary ties.
A fast, simple knot that creates a fixed loop mid-rope ideal for climbers needing quick, temporary anchors.
A simple, fast tying hitch used to secure slings or ropes to anchors like trees, poles, or carabiners, ideal for quick attachments in climbing, bushcraft, and utility setups.
Is a secure hitch knot designed to grip smooth or tapered surfaces like poles, icicles, or stakes making it ideal for climbing, bushcraft, and utility tasks where traditional hitches may slip.
A strong, symmetrical knot used to join two ropes securely for heavy-duty tasks like rigging, boating, or climbing.
A knot used to securely join three ropes often of different sizes for rigging, camping, or utility setups.
Binds parallel poles with tight wraps and frapping turns for strong, stable joints in scouting and bushcraft setups.
Is a quick-release hitch used to fasten rope to trees or posts, especially popular in bushcraft and camping
Is a quick and compact knot for tying a line to a hook or fly, ideal for small flies and fine tippets.
Is a slim, ultra-strong knot for joining braided line to fluorocarbon or monofilament leaders.
Is a dependable and easy-to-learn knot used to join two fishing lines—ideal for pairing mono, fluoro, or braid.
Is a versatile and strong fishing knot used to tie line to hooks, lures, swivels, or even another line.
A quick, tool-free method to prevent rope ends from fraying, making it a favorite among Scouts, sailors, and outdoor users.
Is used to tether birds of prey or secure gear with a quick-release mechanism.
Is used to secure a rope to a small object or line with a friction hitch, ideal for lightweight tasks.
Is used to secure a rope to a post or ring with a quick-release feature, ideal for temporary ties like in bushcraft or animal handling.
Is commonly used to create an adjustable loop that releases with a single pull, ideal for tasks requiring a temporary tie like bushcraft or utility work.
Is commonly used to connect two loops, especially in fly fishing, to attach a leader to a fly line.
Is a simple and reliable knot used for joining two fishing lines, ideal for light to medium loads.
Is a popular knot for attaching fishing lines to hooks, especially useful for bait fishing and fly fishing.
A quick-release fixed loop knot ideal for bushcraft, camping, and utility use.
Also known as the Lariat Loop, is a fixed loop knot traditionally used in lasso ropes for roping livestock.
A quick and simple knot ideal for securing ropes to irregular objects like logs or stones.
A quick-release knot with an added safety tuck for improved security, making it ideal for hoisting, bushcraft, and utility tasks where controlled untying is essential.
A quick-release hitch ideal for hoisting, bushcraft, and utility work.
A secure variation of the classic Sheet Bend, ideal for joining ropes of unequal thickness in boating, utility, and camping scenarios.
A smooth, adjustable friction hitch used in climbing, arborist work, and search and rescue for ascending ropes.
Is an efficient knot used to bind two perpendicular poles tightly, commonly employed in scout pioneering projects and bushcraft shelters.
A non-slip loop for attaching lures or flies, allowing them to move naturally for better presentation and strikes.
Is an efficient knot used to lock off a Munter Hitch for hands-free belaying or rappelling.
A quick, carabiner-based knot used in climbing and rescue to control rope friction.
A fast, reliable knot for creating mid-line loops in flyfishing, perfect for attaching multiple flies.
Is an adjustable friction hitch designed for slippery or synthetic ropes, making it ideal for climbing, camping, and bushcraft.
Is the go-to knot for securing boats to dock cleats, locking under tension with a quick figure-eight pattern and a final locking turn.
A quick-to-tie dual-loop knot used in rescue, hoisting, and emergency situations.
A simple, compact stopper knot used to prevent rope ends from slipping or fraying, ideal for beginners but prone to jamming under heavy loads.
A sleek, reliable fishing knot used to connect braided line to monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders for smooth casting and strong holds.
A strong, low-profile fishing knot for joining braided line to heavy monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders.
A low-profile, secure knot used to join two fishing lines of similar diameter, commonly employed for connecting monofilament or fluorocarbon lines.
Is a fixed loop knot known for its strength and simplicity.
Is a powerful bend used to join two lines or ropes, especially in fishing where secure, high-strength connections are essential.
Is a secure and straightforward bend used to join two lines, especially in fishing or utility work.
Is commonly used to attach a rope or sling to a hook or carabiner in fishing, climbing, and utility tasks.
Is a streamlined, low-profile knot commonly used in fly fishing to securely join a fly line to a leader.
Is a high-risk, specialized binding knot used in climbing, primarily to shorten a rope and facilitate retrieval during rappels.
A simple and fast knot, perfect for securing ropes temporarily to objects.
A simple, reliable loop knot ideal for securing flies or lures, particularly in flyfishing.
A strong, doubled-line loop knot ideal for fishing, offering a quick, reliable connection for heavy fish.
A strong knot used to create a non-slip loop at the end of a fishing line, offering nearly full line strength.
A strong knot used to join heavy ropes, often in marine settings for mooring or towing.
Learn to tie the Simple Noose Knot (Running Knot, ABOK #1114) in 5 quick steps — how it differs from the Slip Knot, what it's for in camp and fishing, and when NOT to use it.
Is commonly used to join braided fishing line to monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders, especially in saltwater fishing.
Is commonly used to create a bulky stopper at a rope’s end, preventing it from slipping through a block or eye.
Is commonly used in fishing to tie a line to a hook, swivel, or lure with exceptional strength.
The Scaffold Knot is used in some fishing and utility tasks where a strong, sliding loop is required for securing lines to hooks or objects.
Also known as the Cow Hitch, is commonly used to attach a rope to a hook, ring, or pole in utility, fishing, and boating tasks.
A knot used to join two ropes of different sizes or materials, commonly in boating and utility tasks.
A reliable, easy-to-tie mid-line knot used for creating secure loops in climbing, arborist, and rescue operations.
A strong, easy-to-tie connection used by anglers to join braided line to monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders.
A quick-release knot used for temporary loops in fishing and utility work.
A high-security friction hitch used in climbing and arborist work for smooth, controlled rope movement.
Is a practical and versatile binding knot ideal for securing parcels, bundles, or gear.
A quick-release variation of the standard Bag Knot, the Bag Knot (Slipped) is ideal for temporarily securing sacks, bags, or light bundles.
Is a reliable knot for joining ropes, offering secure grip and adjustability, making it ideal for climbing, boating, and rescue operations.
Is a high-strength anchor knot ideal for climbing and rescue.
Used to secure a rope to an anchor, such as a tree or carabiner, in climbing and search and rescue.
Is commonly used to create a temporary anchor point, particularly in climbing and arborist work for its quick-release feature.
Is a versatile binding knot often used in camping, bushcraft, and utility tasks.
Is a specialized knot used primarily for binding meats, such as corned beef or salt pork, to maintain their compact shape during cooking.
Also known as the Slipped Picket-Line Hitch, is a variation of the Ground Line Hitch with a quick-release feature.
Also known as the Picket-Line Hitch, is commonly used to securely anchor ropes to stakes or posts, particularly for camping applications such as tent guylines or tarps.
Is a secure knot used for attaching a rope to a pole or post.
Is a powerful knot used for securing objects mid-rope, ideal for tasks like bushcraft, camping, and utility work.
Is a variation of the Constrictor Knot, designed for tight and secure binding.
A strong, non-jamming knot for tensioning ropes, perfect for secure loads.
Ties a strong, directional pulley system for tensioning ropes securely.
Is commonly used to join two ropes, particularly in climbing and search and rescue for its adjustable and secure nature.
A fast, self-tightening knot perfect for bundling gear in bushcraft and camping, secure, easy to untie, and reusable.
Is used to secure a rope temporarily to an object like a pole, anchor, or post.
Is commonly used to join two ropes, particularly in arborist work for pulling up a secondary rope.
Is commonly used to join two ropes, particularly in boating and fishing for its strength and reliability.
A practical and decorative knot for organizing ropes, preventing tangles, and adding bulk or style to a line.
Creates a strong pulley system for tensioning ropes, ideal for secure loads.
Is a classic quick-release knot used to temporarily secure a rope to a post, piling, or rail.
Is a reliable friction hitch ideal for securing a rope to a pole, spar, or another line.
Is a practical mid-line knot used to form a fixed loop without needing the rope’s ends.
Is used to create two secure loops in the middle of a rope, offering exceptional versatility in rescue, climbing, and maritime environments.
Also known as the Reever Knot, is a secure method for joining two ropes together.
Also known as the Rigger’s Bend, is a knot designed to join two ropes of similar diameter securely.
Is a variation of the standard Clove Hitch that allows it to be tied midline, without access to the rope's ends.
Is a quick-release variation of the Clove Hitch, designed for temporary attachments.
Also known as the Inline Figure 8, is a midline loop knot designed to take strain in only one direction.
The Artillery Loop, also known as the Harness Loop or Man-Harness Knot, is a midline loop for quick attachment points along a rope.
Is best used for binding two ends of the same rope together when securing objects, bundling materials, or fastening bandages.
Is a strong, reliable end-loop knot that excels in high-load applications where security and resistance to shaking loose are key.
Is a super secure, non-jamming inline loop that’s a solid alternative to the Alpine Butterfly Loop or Span Loop, especially when you need a more directional, load-balanced knot.
Is one of the most secure and non-jamming bends available for joining two ropes.
Is a self-tightening binding knot that provides a secure hold when wrapping meat, tying parcels, or securing loads.