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Revision as of 20:21, June 5, 2009

Animated Knots show you how to tie Basic Knots, Fishing Knots, Sailing Knots, Climbing Knots, Forty Knots,
Special Knots, and Advanced Knots, for Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.


Contents

Constrictor Knot
Monkey's Fist
Ocean Plait
Trucker's Hitch
Trucker's Hitch

Note that Wikipedia has hundreds of knots and huge amount of knot theory. This page used to be nothing but a copy of that knot theory page. Other resources are listed below.

Constrictor Knot

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Constrictor Knot

See The Ashley Book of Knots # 1188, p. 216. Grog notes: "The Constrictor Knot deserves to be much more widely known and used. It is an excellent quick temporary whipping for a fraying rope's end. It securely ties the neck of a sack or bag, and I have often used it to hold items together for gluing."

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Monkey's Fist

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Monkey's Fist

See The Ashley Book of Knots # 2200 - 3, p. 354. Grog notes: "The Monkey's Fist is used as a decorative knot and has been recommended to weight the end of a heaving line."

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Ocean Plait

Make this $75 matt with $8 of rope
Make this $75 matt with $8 of rope
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Ocean Plait
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Trucker's Hitch

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Trucker's Hitch

See The Ashley Book of Knots # 2124, p. 344.Grog notes: "The Trucker's Hitch (Lorry Hitch, Haymaker's Hitch, Harvester's Hitch) has the distinctive feature of providing a three to one purchase when being tightened. The variety of names for this hitch is a tribute to its widespread use. It is a valuable knot - particularly for securing loads or tarpaulins."

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Turk's Head

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Turk's Head

See The Ashley Book of Knots # 1303 - 5, p. 232. Grog notes: "The Turk's Head is widely used as a slide, or woggle, for scout's scarves."

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Reference books on knots

External links

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