H List of Knot

Half Hitch: The Half Hitch is tied round an object and back to itself. Not secure alone, it is usually followed by second Half Hitch.

Half Knot: The Half Knot is a binding knot used to join two ropes - the first part of the Whole Knot - the Square (Reef) knot.

Half Windsor Necktie: The Half Windsor is a neat, symmetrical Necktie Knot. It is tied fairly quickly and conveniently and makes a moderately bulky knot.

Siberian (Evenk) Hitch: The Siberian, or Evenk, Hitch is a slipped hitch suitable for tying in cold conditions when wearing gloves.

Halyard Hitch: The Halyard Hitch is a very compact knot used to join a halyard and shackle at the head of a sail.

Handcuff Knot: The Handcuff Knot is tied around the wrists or ankles when rescuing a trapped victim.

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.

Hasty (Emergency) Webbing Harness: The Hasty Webbing Harness is made from a length of webbing strap. It creates a temporary webbing seat for use in an emergency.

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.