How to Tie 20 of theMost Useful KnotsBy Paracord 550 MilSpecTM& Dakota GearTMPage 1
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Table of ContentsBowline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bowline on a Bight . . . . . . . . . . . . .Buntline Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Butterfly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleat Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clove Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Constrictor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Double Fisherman's . . . . . . . . . . . . .Figure Eight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Half Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mooring Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prusik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rolling Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheepshank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sheet Bend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Square. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tautline Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Timber Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trucker's Hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paracord 550 MilSpecTMMilitary Specification Paracord . . . . . .Dakota GearTM 550 Paracord . . . . . . . .Dakota GearTM Paracord BraceletAnd Project Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dakota GearTM Shock Cord / Bungee Cord . .Page 346891011121314151617181920212223242526272829
BowlineThe bowline knot is a time-tested,essential knot that every outdoors personshould know. It is a strong, reliable andstable knot, sometimes even referred toas the ‘King of Knots.”It is used to form a secure, fixed loop atthe end of a rope.The bowline does not slip or bind under aload and it can still be easily untied whilenot under a load.When not under a load, a bowline canwork loose or slip when pulled sideways.As such, this knot is not recommended forlife or death activities, or if it needs to beuntied while under a load.Mnemonic Device“The Rabbit comesout of the hole goes around thetree . and back down thehole.”Bowline Quick Notes- Essential knot to know- Quick and easy to tie and untie- Strong, reliable and stable- Can slip or work loose whennot under a loadStep 1Page 4
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Bowline on a BightThe Bowline on a Bight is a common knot often used in activities such asclimbing, caving, and emergency rescue. It can be used to form a non-sliploop in the middle of a line.This knot does not easily jam so it is easy to untie even after it has beentightened under a load.This knot can slip when only one loop is under a load.Step 1Bowline on a Bight Quick Notes- Can be used to form a secure loopin the end or the middle of a line- Easy to untie- Great for caving, climbing andrescuePage 6
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Buntline HitchThe Buntline Hitch is a secure,compact, reliable and time-testedknot often used by sailors. It is usedto attach items like snaps, rings, andcarabiners to ropes or lines.After this knot has been set, itgenerally tightens,ratherthanloosens, when it is pulled or jerked.This tightening also makes this hitchmore difficult to untie.Step 1The Buntline Hitch often works wellwith more modern, “slippery” syntheticropes and lines.Buntline Hitch Quick NotesStep 2- Secure, reliable and compact- Stays tight, but more difficult tountie- Good for “slippery” synthetic lines- Often used in SailingPage 8
Butterfly KnotThe Butterfly Knot, also known asthe Alpine Butterfly Knot orLineman's Loop, is used to createa secure loop in the middle of arope. It is commonly used inmountain climbing for creatingnon-slip loops to which carabinerscan be attached.Step 1The main strength of this knot isthat it can accommodate a load inany of the three directions eitherall together, or independently.This knot can be tied withoutaccess to the ends of the rope, asin the case of isolating a damagedsection of the rope or shorteninga section of the rope.Step 2Step 3Butterfly Knot Quick Notes- Quick and easy to tie and inspect- Creates a secure and non-slipping loop in the middle of the ropePage 9
Cleat HitchThe Cleat Hitch is essential tolearn for any boater or sailor.This knot is perfect to use whentying a rope or line to a cleat onthe boat or on the dock. It willsecure the boat to the dock, but isquick and simple to untie.Step 1Step 2Step 3Cleat Hitch Quick Notes- Quick and easy to tie and untie- Attaches lines to cleats on boats ordocksPage 10
Clove HitchThe Clove Hitch, also referred toas the Double Hitch, is one of themost useful types of knots.It is used topost or otheruseful whenrunning endadjustable.attach a rope to aobject, and is mostthe length of themight need to beStep 1This knot can bind when under anextreme strain and should not beused in critical applications.Clove Hitch Quick Notes- Very useful, quick and easy to tie- Adjustable by feeding the rope into the knot from either direction- Can bind, should not be used in critical applicationsPage 11
Constrictor KnotThe Constrictor Knot is one of themost secure, but difficult to untie knots.Especially after a load has beenapplied to this knot, it may become sodifficult to untie that it must be cut torelease it.Step 1It is used in situations where a verysecure binding is preferred.The“severe bite” of this knot can actuallytighten enough to cause damage tothe item around which it is tied.The Constrictor Knot is useful as animprovised hose clamp, and asligatures in surgery.Step 2Step 3Constrictor Knot Quick Notes- Especially secure, but difficult to untie- Might require being cut to release the knotPage 12
DoubleFisherman's KnotThe Double Fisherman's Knot is used to join two pieces of rope or cord together orfasten both ends of a single rope together to form a loop.Despite its name, it is less commonly used in fishing and more commonly used byclimbers to tie back-up knots, by kayackers to create grab handles for their boats,by crafters to create adjustable necklace closures, and in with search and rescue.The secure, sliding knots tighten when they are pulled together.Step 1Step 2Double Fisherman's Knot Quick Notes- Two knots sliding together to create the completed knotPage 13
Figure Eight KnotThe Figure Eight Knot, or FlemishBend, is one of the strongest knots,and is essential for use in both sailingand rock climbing.It creates a very strong and secure,non-slipping loop in the end of a rope.A single Figure Eight Knot issometimes used in the bitter end of arope as a “stopper knot.”Step 1Step 2Step 3Figure Eight Knot Quick Notes- One of the strongest knots- Used to tie a very strong and secure loop in the end of a rope- When tied properly, the loop in this knot will not slipPage 14
Half HitchThe Half Hitch is a basic, simpleOverhand Knot, frequently used incombination with other knots as ameans of making the first knot moresecure.Two Half Hitches might be usedtogether to loosely secure a rope to aboat, tree or other object.This knot is not secure when used onits own.Single HalfHitchSingleHalf HitchDoubleHalf HitchHalf Hitch Quick Notes- Quick and easy to tie and untie- Often used with other knots to make them more secure- Not a secure knot to use on its ownPage 15
Mooring HitchThe Mooring Hitch is an excellenttemporary hitching knot that can bequickly and easily released by pullingon the tag end.It is frequently used in boating andriding, where it is important that it holdfast while under a load, but still beespecially quick and easy to untie.Step 1Step 1Step 2Step 3Mooring Hitch Quick Notes- Frequently used in riding and boating- Secure knot under a load and especially fast to untiePage 16Pull theloose endto releasethis knot
Prusik KnotThe Prusik Knot is named after itsinventor, Austrian mountaineer KarlPrusik.It is most commonly used inmountaineering, climbing, caving andrope rescue to secure a loop ofsmaller diameter rope onto anotherrope or larger diameter, or onto a pole.Step 1The Prusik Knot can be used withropes of different diameters and itprovides a strong attachment that willgenerally not break or damage therope to which it is attached.The Prusik Knot does not work well ona frozen or wet rope and can bedifficult to untie.Step 3Step 2Prusik Knot Quick Notes- Frequently used in mountaineering,climbing,caving and rope rescuePage 17
Rolling HitchThe Rolling Hitch is a secure knot touse to attach a rope to a rod, post,pole or another rope.It is designed to resist lengthwisemovement when there is only a singledirection of pull, and it holds firmly inthe direction of the standing line.It is commonly used in sailing.Step 1Step 2Step 3Rolling Hitch Quick Notes- Quick and easy to tie and untie- Much more secure than a Clove HitchPage 18
SheepshankThe Sheepshank is used to “shorten” a rope, take up slack in a rope, or isolate adamaged area of the rope.It is not a stable knot and easily comes apart when the tension is released.The sheepshank holds best in a more “rough” type of rope, whereas, modern,synthetic, “slippery” types of rope and cord to not hold well with this knot.It is most often used in securing loads to trucks and trailers, or in sailing.Step 1Step 2Sheepshank Quick Notes- Used to “shorten” a rope- Unstable and comes apart easily when not under a load- Works best with “rough” and “coarse” types of ropesPage 19
Sheet BendThe Sheet Bend, or Weaver's Knot, is used to secure two ropes together,including ropes of unequal diameter or rigidity.It is related in structure to the bowline, and can be doubled for increasedsecurity.Although easy to untie, the Sheet Bend has a tendency to slip when notunder a load.Step 1Step 2Sheet Bend Quick Notes- Used to secure two ropes together- Quick and easy to tie and untie- Might slip when not under a loadDoubleSheet BendPage 20
Square KnotThe Square Knot is a very ancient knot and is alsoreferred to as the Reef Knot or Hercules Knot.The Square Knot has been used for millennia byhuman kind for various purposes, including artwork,binding wounds, sailing, and textiles.This knot should not be used to tie two pieces ofrope together nor be used in critical situations, as itcan easily slip.Mnemonic Device“Right over left andleft over right;Makes a knot bothtidy and tight.”Step 1Step 2Square Knot Quick Notes- Quick and easy to tie and untie- Multipurpose decorative knot- Should not be used to tie ropes together or in critical situationsPage 21
Tautline HitchThe Tautline Hitch is also known as the Rigger's Hitch or the Midshipman'sHitch. It is an adjustable knot used to secure ropes under tension.The Tautline Hitch is also used in a variety of outdoor activities such ascamping, tree climbing, and creating adjustable moorings in tidal areas.This knot is less secure when tied with stiff or more modern “slippery,”synthetic ropes.Step 1Step 2Tautline Hitch Quick Notes- An adjustable knot to secure ropes under tension- Less secure when tied with smooth and “slippery” ropesPage 22
Timber HitchThe Timber Hitch is an old knot that is commonly utilized to secure a rope to acylindrical object, like a piece of timber.This knot does not easily bind or jam, and can be untied easily even after beingloaded.The Timber Hitch is secure as long as tension is maintained, and commonly usedby woodsmen and arborists.Step 1Step 2Timber Hitch Quick Notes- Quick and easy to tie and untie, very secure under a load- Used by woodsmen and arborists to secure a rope around timberPage 23
Trucker's HitchThe Trucker's Hitch is a very strong and securecompound knot used to secure heavy loads.The particular combination of knots that makes upthe Trucker's Hitch allows for it to be pulled tightly,and it can be adjusted to the desired tension usingthe pulley effect created by the loop.This knot is utilized by truckers to secure heavyloads. It also works well when securing gear to theroof of a car.Step 1Step 2Step 3Trucker's Hitch Quick Notes- Strong and secure compound knot- Often used for securing loads on a truck, trailer or carPage 24
Water KnotThe Water Knot, also known as the RingBend, Tape Knot or Grass Bend, is thebest knot to use for tying together theends of a flat webbing or strap.It is commonly used by climbers to tiewebbing into loops, or for First Aidpurposes, like tying a sling.In critical circumstances, a “stopper knot,”like a Figure Eight Knot, can be used inthe bitter ends to reduce the chance ofslippage.Step 1Step 2Step 3Water Knot Quick Notes- Best knot for tying together the ends of flat webbing- Use a “stopper knot” (Figure Eight Knot) in the endsfor critical circumstancesPage 25
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