All Types Of Rope Knots

Although there are literally thousands of different knots the knots illustrated and animated here include the best knots from the four primary knot categories.

All types of rope knots. The basic knots uses and methods of tying them that you should know for your survival are discussed below. Secures end of twisted rope. L oops make a loop in the rope bends rope to rope knots hitches rope to object knots and binding knots. Bend joins two ropes together.

A hitch holds because of the friction set up between two surfaces of the rope pressed together. A figure 8 is used when you need a stop knot on the end of a rope or a non jamming loop in the middle of a rope. Additional types of knots. The square knot reef knot why we need to use this knot.

Strong loop for double line leader and loop to loop join. Crown knot tuck the ends. From the simple square knot to the more exotic barrel hitch this gallery has them all. How to tie rope knots 21 easy method with pictures 1.

The square knot is the most common knot tie to be used on. Sheet bend why we need to use this knot. Secure method to lift barrels buckets and other containers. A webbing loop thrown over a branch provides an anchor.

Ol s survival expert tim macwelch highlights 20 essential knots and how to tie them. It is somewhat different from the first one as in this we can tie the knot. Hitch ties rope to a post stake etc. Additionally these knots provide a quick and convenient stopper knot to prevent a line sliding out of sight which can be used for up inside the mast of a sail boat.