A2Z List of Knot Page 6

Trucker's Hitch (Lorry, Haymaker's, Harvester's): The Trucker's Hitch is used to secure a load or a tarpaulin down to a hook or other fixed point. It provides a three to one purchase which makes it easier to tighten the rope and reduces the strain on the final knot.

Monkey's Fist: The Monkey's Fist makes a neat ball on the end of a rope. It is decorative and fun to make. It is also sometimes used on the end of a heaving line. However, this can be hazardous if you are on the receiving end.

Heaving Line Knot: The Heaving Line Knot is a method of weighting the end of a rope so that it carries further when thrown.

Highwayman's Hitch: The Highwayman's Hitch is a quick-release knot.

Howard Constrictor Using Instrument Tie: The Howard version of the Constrictor Knot is completed using an instrument tie.

Hunter's Bend: Hunter's Bend is one of a family of knots based on interlocking overhand knots. It joins two ropes of roughly the same size.

Icicle Hitch: The Icicle Hitch appears to be almost identical to the knot described by Ashley to hoist a spar and to the Klemheist. The only difference is that the other knots are tied using a loop of rope.

Icicle Hitch (Loop Method): The Icicle Hitch is an excellent slide and grip knot. Here, it is tied by passing a loop over the end of a pole. It is possibly the most secure Slide and Grip knot. This page provides a link to how to tie same knot using the end of the rope.

Improved Clinch Knot: The Improved Clinch Knot is used to join fishing line to a hook or a lure, e.g., when attaching a leader to a fly.

Figure 8 Directional Loop: The Figure 8 Directional Loop creates a loop in the middle of a rope. It is designed for strain in one direction only.

Munter Mule Combination: The Munter Mule Combination provides the Munter hitch for controlled rappelling (abseiling) with the Mule addition to belay the Munter when required. The only equipment required is a locking carabiner.

The Bottle Sling: The Bottle Sling (Jug Sling, or Jar Sling) makes a convenient handle for carrying a bottle, jug, or jar.

Klemheist: The Klemheist is a Slide and Grip (friction) knot related to the original Prusik knot but designed to take strain in only one direction. When loaded it grips the climbing rope; with the load released it can easily be slid up or down.

Cow Hitch: The Cow Hitch is two Half Hitches with the second Half Hitch different from the first here tied with the end.

Cobra Knot: The Cobra Knot creates a neat lanyard. It is commonly used in military shoulder lanyards.

Lanyard Knot: The Lanyard Knot forms a loop in the middle of a piece of rope. It looks as though two lines are passing through a separate collar. It is frequently used as a component of a knife lanyard.

Cow Hitch: The Cow Hitch is two Half Hitches with the second Half Hitch different from the first here tied with the end.

Diagonal Lashing: A Diagonal Lashing is used for securing diagonal braces to hold a structure rigid.

Round Lashing: A Round Lashing is used to bind adjacent poles together.

Shear Lashing: A Shear Lashing is used to hold two poles together at one end so that the other ends can be spread apart to act as shear legs.

Square Lashing: A Square Lashing is used to hold two poles at a 90-degree angle to one another.

Tripod Lashing: A Tripod Lashing is used to join three poles to one another for use as a tripod.

The Bowline: The Bowline makes a secure loop in the end of a piece of rope. It can be used to secure a line to a ring or post. When there is no strain it can easily be undone.

Double-Throw Ligature Knot (Instrument Tie): The Surgical Double-Throw knot is a standard ligature used by surgeons. This demonstration shows the knot being tied with forceps.

Double-Throw Ligature Knot (One Handed Technique): The Surgical Double-Throw knot is a standard ligature used by surgeons. This technique shows the end being pulled through the knot.

Double-Throw Ligature Knot (Two Handed Technique): The Surgical Double-Throw knot is astandard ligature used by surgeons. This technique shows the end being pushed through the knot.

Lighterman's Hitch: The Lighterman's Hitch is a simple robust way of securing a tow line. It can be safely released without risk of jamming.

Alpine Butterfly or Linesman's Loop: The Alpine Butterfly provides a secure loop in the middle of a piece of rope. Strain can be applied from the loop to either end or between the two ends.

Shoelace: The Standard Shoelace Bow is the method used most commonly to secure shoes with laces. It is based on the Square (Reef) knot but the second Half Hitch is tied using two loops to form the bow.

Long Bury 12-Strand Rope Splice: How to mark, taper, and thread the end for a Long Bury Splice.