Special knots
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Here are a collection of Boy Scout knots for special purposes.
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Figure Eight
Animation of how to tie a Figure Eight knot
- Loop over the top. Loop under. Go down through the hole. Pull tight.
- Required for
- Small-Boat Sailing #7a: Square (Reef) Knot - Clove Hitch - Two Half Hitches - Bowline - Cleat Hitch - Figure Eight
- Sea Scout Apprentice #5. Square Knot - Bowline - Clove Hitch - Sheet Bend - Two Half Hitches - Figure Eight - Cleat Hitch
Sheep Shank
Animation of how to tie a Sheep Shank
Bowline on a Bight
Animation of how to tie a Bowline on a Bight
Braiding
Animation of how to Braid
Carrick Bend
Animation of how to tie a Carrick Bend
The Carrick bend is a knot used for joining two lines. It is particularly appropriate for very heavy rope or cable that is too large and stiff to easily be formed into other common bends. It will not jam even after carrying a significant load or being soaked with water. The Carrick bend's aesthetically pleasing interwoven and symmetrical shape has also made it popular for decorative purposes.
Cow Hitch
Animation of how to tie a Cow Hitch (Larks Head)
Double Sheet Bend
Animation of how to tie a Double Sheet Bend
Double Bowline
Animation of how to tie a Double Bowline
Figure Eight Loop
Animation of how to tie a Figure Eight Loop
External links
- Animated Knots: Basic Scout Knots - Forty Scout knots - Special Knots - Sailing knots - Fishing knots - Folsoms Knots - Animatedknots.com - Great Animations - More Animated Knots - More great Animated Knots - Still more - Knot Videos - Basics Videos - Basics2
- Other Knot Links: Advanced knots - Ropers Knots Page - Climbing Knots - Fishing knots - Knots Index
- Notable knot Index - shows quick method of tying
- Step-By-Step knots
: 11 Basic knots fit on the front and back of one page.
- Six Boy Scout knots by John Geffre
- knots Index
- The Notable knot Index
