Knots?

EasyB · 2018-05-28T23:58:14.000Z

I used to practice several knots, but have forgotten many.

My most used knot is an adjustable hitch. I usually prefer the Blake’s hitch. It is used commonly by arborists. You can make variations of the knot by varying the number of turns you make, and the number of turns you then slip the free end through. I experimented with several adjustable hitches for use with the slippery UHMWPE cords like dyneema and spectra, and found the Blake’s hitch to hold the best, with many turns (5 or more), and slipping the free end through just one of the turns.

I like the butterfly loop for its versatility. It can be tied in a stretch of rope without using an end, and it can be loaded in any direction while remaining relatively easy to untie.

For those interested in the state of the art of knotting check out the international guild of knot tyers forum.

forum.igkt.net

International Guild of Knot Tyers Forum - Index

When I was reading the forum a lot several years ago I witnessed the invention of a type of binding knot that is amazingly simple and effective. I will update with details of the knot later.
Edit: in this thread

forum.igkt.net

♥gleipnir

Some interesting folks on that forum.

jacktheclipper · 2018-05-29T00:16:11.000Z

Ah yes , I remember that forum …

JD from TyingItAllTogether actually found me and told me about my .5 seconds of fame .

manithree · 2018-05-29T01:13:57.000Z

I’m one of those people who suffer from knot memory impairment syndrome (I’m a computer programmer living in suburbia). I have spent years as a Webelos and 11 year-old scout leader, and EVERY SINGLE TIME we get to knots, I have to practice every knot beforehand from the manual. I don’t use them much, and they don’t stick in my brain.

I like the taut line hitch, though.

Mike_C · 2018-05-29T08:23:02.000Z

My favorite harness tie in knot is the Yosemite bowline. Other useful knots for climbing: bowline, double loop bowline, clove hitch, alpine butterfly, mariners knot and munter hitch (not really a knot).

EasyB:

I usually prefer the “Blake’s hitch”

Thanks for that one, I didn’t know about it. I use loops of cords for prusik knots but it’s nice to know of a single strand option.

wle · 2018-05-29T14:26:35.000Z

man i love that “Adjustable grip hitch”: where has it been all my life THANKS!

wle

zelee · 2018-05-29T14:28:44.000Z

this quite popular these days

just kidding :innocent:

ActiveAl · 2018-05-29T15:19:33.000Z

Lightbringer:

I tried to remember all the mnemonics, like “The rabbit goes into the hole, then out of the hole, then around the tree, then back into the hole…”, but all I get as a result are Gordian knots. That’s why I use tie-wraps…

Lightbringer, that would be the bowline knot - one of my favorites! Great for making a secure but temporary loop. It can be pulled apart easily but won't close on itself. Used extensively in rescue situations. So all serious mountain climbers, etc. can ties it one handed as shown in these videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H85cMlvwwXA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJVU0R_YoPE

MascaratumB · 2018-05-29T16:27:45.000Z

Damn, I have so much to learn here :heart_eyes:
But you guys opened so many gates of hell with these links and knots’ names :smiling_imp:

I’m a rookie on knots and paracord stuff, and the one I do most of the times is the simple “cobra knot”. I make some bracelets, cat’s collars and also necklages sometimes…
So, thanks for showing me some more things

tekwyzrd · 2018-05-29T17:02:08.000Z

Satisfaction · 2018-05-30T00:45:50.000Z

the Spanish Bowline has been my favorite since my time in the Navy…

animatedknots.com

Spanish Bowline

Spanish Bowline.

oto · 2018-05-30T05:37:38.000Z

Bowline, alpine butterfly loop, zeppelin bend, adjustable grip hitch, truckers hitch, secure shoelace knot, reef knot and most of all - overhand knot.
Whenever I need something special I use Useful Knots app

Mike_C · 2018-05-30T08:18:50.000Z

ActiveAl:

So all serious mountain climbers, etc. can ties it one handed as shown in these videos:

Objection! I do a great deal of mountain climbing and I’ve never even heard of it being used. It’s actually pretty useless for a mountain climber. Check that first video where he “cheats” and you’ll see why. Also, mountain climbers wear harnesses, even soloing climbers in alpine environment use them, so tying a knot around your waste when you have a harness is plain stupid. If it’s someone in a mountain rescuing another mountain climber they would throw a rope either pre-knotted or with a carabiner tied in the end so the climber in need can just clip it into the harness. If a mountain climber actually has to tie a knot with one hand, like tying into an anchor point while holding on, the one handed clove hitch is the knot to use.

The one handed bowline has only one real use in mountain climbing, to impress beginners or guided clients.

Essexman · 2018-05-30T08:30:56.000Z

jacktheclipper:

I prefer decorative knots .

Me too.

How ya doing Jack? When are you going to start an Instagram account and share some of your knotty stuff again.

ActiveAl · 2018-05-30T11:07:02.000Z

Mike C:

ActiveAl:

So all serious mountain climbers, etc. can ties it one handed as shown in these videos:

Objection! I do a great deal of mountain climbing and I’ve never even heard of it being used. It’s actually pretty useless for a mountain climber. Check that first video where he “cheats” and you’ll see why. Also, mountain climbers wear harnesses, even soloing climbers in alpine environment use them, so tying a knot around your waste when you have a harness is plain stupid. If it’s someone in a mountain rescuing another mountain climber they would throw a rope either pre-knotted or with a carabiner tied in the end so the climber in need can just clip it into the harness. If a mountain climber actually has to tie a knot with one hand, like tying into an anchor point while holding on, the one handed clove hitch is the knot to use. The one handed bowline has only one real use in mountain climbing, to impress beginners or guided clients.

Mike C, I stand corrected. Thanks! .

jacktheclipper · 2018-05-30T12:24:43.000Z

Essexman:

jacktheclipper:

I prefer decorative knots .

Me too.

How ya doing Jack? When are you going to start an Instagram account and share some of your knotty stuff again.

Just looked at your Instagram pictures , you’ve been very knotty !
I’ve been traveling a good bit lately and I haven’t had much time for hobbies . Always great to hear from you .
Keep up the great work , man .

Essexman · 2018-05-31T07:55:42.000Z

jacktheclipper:

Essexman:

jacktheclipper:

I prefer decorative knots .

Me too.

How ya doing Jack? When are you going to start an Instagram account and share some of your knotty stuff again.

Just looked at your Instagram pictures , you’ve been very knotty !
I’ve been traveling a good bit lately and I haven’t had much time for hobbies . Always great to hear from you .
Keep up the great work , man .

Sorry to hear you’ve not had much spare time Jack. Hopefully you can pick it back up in the future.

There’s a great paracord and knots community on IG. I’ve found it inspires me to make more paracord creations.

Take care

Essexman · 2018-07-05T12:06:04.000Z

I made a short video tutorial on Instagram showing how to make a Plafond knot with paracord.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/Bkf_SsXAcUa/

Following the positive feedback, I made some more that I thought I’d share with you guys.

Lanyard knot

https://www.instagram.com…t&igshid=ksphznzf4k33

Snake knot

https://www.instagram.com…t&igshid=e7n5446lfl14

Next the Classic box lanyard, done in two parts.

Box weave - https://www.instagram.com…&igshid=1nij8wtwt3v9r

Ranger knot - https://www.instagram.com…t&igshid=tkfzzylxozr0

Then the knot I get asked about the most, the Monkey Fist knot - https://www.instagram.com…t&igshid=op84dmod7400

New to this video tutorial game, all feedback welcome

lichan · 2018-07-05T13:23:15.000Z

My favorite knot, easy to remember and used every day, is the shoe tying knot that won’t come undone on its own but is as easily untied as the regular shoe knot. The only difference and the secret is to go around the initial loop twice instead of once and continue as normal. It won’t come untied and can easily be undone by pulling on the ends. The only downside is you have to start with the proper side a little longer or the finished knot will be a little “lopsided”. Try it on that pair of shoes that keep coming untied.

wle · 2018-07-05T20:07:37.000Z

is there a knot where the final step is ‘pull hard for max tension’?

the truckers hitch —should be== that but isn;t

the real last step is ‘pull tight but leave a tiny bit of slack, now move your hitch to remove the slack’

i want one that doesn;t require leaving the slack - where the last step is ‘wrap rope around hand, brace with foot and put about 200 lbs tension in the rope’

wle

AlexGT · 2018-07-08T23:40:13.000Z

Since this thread is about knots can someone tell me what kind of knot is this? I want to make a few for several big lights… Thanks!

Edit, Sorry for the huge image what text do you put before the image to shrink it a bit?