Knot Tying Tutorials

Knots, made easy - with practical examples, step by step visuals, and 3D animations!

Knots by Type

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How to Tie the Alpine Butterfly End Loop

 Forms a secure, non-jamming end loop, ideal for anchoring in climbing.

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How to Tie the Pipe Hitch

Secures a rope to a pipe or pole using multiple wraps to provide a tight, reliable grip for lifting or dragging tasks.

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How to Tie the Truckie’s Hitch

Is a quick-release variation of the Trucker’s Hitch, using a sheepshank loop for rapid tensioning and instant collapse.

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How to Tie the Trucker’s Hitch - Prusik Variation

A sliding Prusik loop to tension ropes with high adjustability, making it perfect for securing tarps, gear, and shelters.

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How to Tie the Double Davy Knot

Is commonly used to tie a fishing line to a hook or fly in fishing and flyfishing, offering a strong, low-profile connection.

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How to Tie the Improved Clinch Knot

Is commonly used to secure a fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel in fishing and flyfishing, offering a strong and simple connection.

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How to Tie the Water Knot

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.

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How to Tie the Exploding Paracord Wrap

Is commonly used to secure objects with paracord in bushcraft, camping, and utility tasks, designed to release instantly with a single tug.

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How to Tie the Autoblock Knot

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.

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How to Tie the Cow Hitch With A Toggle

A quick, secure knot used in boating, bushcraft, and utility work to attach a rope to a post or ring.

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How to Tie the Shake Hands Bend

A strong, reversible knot used for joining two ropes in boating, climbing, and rigging.

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How to Tie the Harness Bend

A strong, easy-to-untie knot used for joining two ropes in climbing, boating, and rigging.

Knots by Category

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How to Tie the Alpine Butterfly End Loop

 Forms a secure, non-jamming end loop, ideal for anchoring in climbing.

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How to Tie the Pipe Hitch

Secures a rope to a pipe or pole using multiple wraps to provide a tight, reliable grip for lifting or dragging tasks.

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How to Tie the Truckie’s Hitch

Is a quick-release variation of the Trucker’s Hitch, using a sheepshank loop for rapid tensioning and instant collapse.

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How to Tie the Trucker’s Hitch - Prusik Variation

A sliding Prusik loop to tension ropes with high adjustability, making it perfect for securing tarps, gear, and shelters.

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How to Tie the Double Davy Knot

Is commonly used to tie a fishing line to a hook or fly in fishing and flyfishing, offering a strong, low-profile connection.

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How to Tie the Improved Clinch Knot

Is commonly used to secure a fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel in fishing and flyfishing, offering a strong and simple connection.

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How to Tie the Water Knot

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.

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How to Tie the Exploding Paracord Wrap

Is commonly used to secure objects with paracord in bushcraft, camping, and utility tasks, designed to release instantly with a single tug.

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How to Tie the Autoblock Knot

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.

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How to Tie the Cow Hitch With A Toggle

A quick, secure knot used in boating, bushcraft, and utility work to attach a rope to a post or ring.

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How to Tie the Shake Hands Bend

A strong, reversible knot used for joining two ropes in boating, climbing, and rigging.

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How to Tie the Harness Bend

A strong, easy-to-untie knot used for joining two ropes in climbing, boating, and rigging.