This article mainly introduces 41 commonly used knotting methods. Mastering these knotting methods will make you more comfortable in tying ropes in outdoor sports and daily life.
1. Single knot
The single knot has the longest history among rope knots and is also the simplest knot method. In the West, there are many names for single knot. Such as wrist knot, thumb knot, etc. The single knot is the basis of all complex knots, but the disadvantage of the single knot is that it is easy to loosen, so it is often used in conjunction with other knotting methods.
On the basis of a single knot, twist it again and it becomes a double single knot. It is not necessarily stronger than a single knot, and the knot is also larger. It is also based on a single knot. A few more twists can turn it into multiple single knots.
2. Eight-character knot
The eight-character knot is a variation on the single knot. Although it is only a small step forward, because it does not cause damage to the rope due to pinching like a single knot, it is easy to knot and untie, and is strong and reliable, so it is much more versatile than a single knot. Many single knots can be replaced by figure eight knots. Due to the symmetry of the figure eight knot, it is also called a complete knot in the West. This knot is often used to fix the rope end or stop the rope and prevent slipping. There are many kinds of knots evolved from the figure eight knot. On the basis of the figure eight knot, it is turned into a porters knot by twisting half a circle. The double figure eight knot can be used as a fixed end of the rope or two ropes to connect the knot.
(The method of quickly tying a chain figure eight anti-slip knot can form many anti-slip knots at the same time, which is very useful when mountaineering or emergency rescue.)
3. Flat knot
The flat knot is also called the square knot or the bottle knot. It is mostly used when connecting two ropes or binding objects. Although the flat knot is the most widely used method of tying ropes in life, when connecting two ropes, especially when the materials and thickness of the two ropes are different, the flat knot can easily fall off, and it will fall off when the force is large. It will cause the two ropes to be pinched and difficult to untie. Because flat ligatures are easier to tie and have a flat shape, this knotting method is often used when dressing wounds and bandaging on the battlefield.
(Note: Although the picture below is also a flat knot, it is indeed a very unsafe way to tie the rope. It is also called the "grandma knot" because this knotting method can easily loosen under force. Therefore, be sure to avoid using this knotting method when tying knots.)
4. Fishermans Knot
The Fishermans Knot is a knotting technique that allows single knots on two ropes to interact with each other. The Fishermans Knot is a practical knot method when connecting two ropes of approximately the same thickness, and is often used to connect synthetic fiber ropes such as fishing line. However, the Fishermans Knot also has the risk of slipping. When connecting two thin and slippery ropes, a double or triple Fishermans Knot should be used. You can also use the figure eight fishermans knot.
5. Weighing knot
Also called sail knot or knotThe boat knot is a knot in which one end of the rope is tied into a fixed loop. The human knot is widely used in boating and mountain climbing. Because the weighing knot will not slip or be squeezed, and the rope loop will not shrink, it is a safer knot method. The single-strand weighing knot is a very practical way to tie a rope when rescuing someone who has fallen into the water. The double-strand weighing knot is very practical when working in the air or lifting or lowering injured persons from high places.
6. Rope-joining knot
The rope-joining knot is a very convenient knot when connecting two ropes. It is strong and easy to untie and is widely used. There are many names for knots, such as single knot, universal knot, braided knot, etc. The rope splicing knot is suitable for connecting two ropes with different thicknesses and materials: when the thickness difference between the two ropes is very large, for the sake of reliability, a double splicing knot should be used. The disadvantage of the splicing knot is that it will cause pinching and it is easy to damage the rope. cause damage.
7. Sailors buckle
Sailors buckle is a symmetrical, easy-to-knot and easy-to-untie knotting method, also known as flower connection. After the ropes at both ends are tightened, the knot will be very small. You can consider using this knot to connect thick and heavy ropes.
8. Shortening knot
The shortening knot is also called the sheeps leg knot. It is the most effective way to shorten the length of the rope when tying: when the rope is too long and you don't want to This knot is commonly used when shortening, and is an indispensable knotting method when bundling cargo in trucks or pitching tents.
9. Half knot
Wrap the rope around a stake or tree and tie it into a single knot, which is called a half knot. Tie a half knot double to create a double half knot. This method of tying the rope will basically not loosen as long as you add force to a section of the rope.
(Since the double half knot is a loose knot, you can also tie the knot in advance and then adjust the length of the rope sleeve)
(The picture below is also a double half knot. A kind of knot, but because the rope head is too close to the rope, it is very inconvenient to untie the knot.)
10. Timber knot
On the basis of the half knot, a few more turns is the timber knot. It is also used to fix the rope to trees, etc. The knot on the round object is easy to untie but not easy to loosen, and the size of the rope sleeve can be adjusted. The way to judge whether the knot is correct is to pull the end of the rope and see if the rope sleeve can be tightened. If it can be tightened, it means it is correct. It should be noted that when tying this kind of knot, attention should be paid to whether it is reliable.
