Tag Archives: Hitches

The Top 10 Knots You Need to Know: Taut-Line Hitch

The Taut-Line Hitch creates an adjustable line that won’t slip under load. It’s perfect for securing cargo or making adjustable… View Article

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How to Tie the Sheepshank Knot for a DIY Knot Board Display

The Sheepshank Knot, named for its supposed resemblance to a meaty leg bone, is a great hitch to use to… View Article

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Rope Terminology for the DIY Knot Board Display

Knowing the correct terminology for tying knots can help you better understand how to tie them or explain the process… View Article

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How to Tie the Highwayman’s Hitch for a DIY Knot Board Display

Whether you’re holding up a stagecoach or simply mooring a small boat, the Highwayman’s Hitch is the knot for you…. View Article

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How to Tie the Knute Hitch for a DIY Knot Board Display

The Knute Hitch offers a simple and quick method to tie a lanyard onto pretty much anything with a lanyard… View Article

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How to Tie the Half Hitch and Right Angle for a DIY Knot Board Display

Basic hitches might not be the most secure knots, but they’re important to learn and can be used to attach… View Article

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How to Tie the Girth Hitch for a DIY Knot Board Display

The Girth Hitch is one of the simplest out there, but it can be an extremely useful knot. This week,… View Article

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How to Tie the Clove Hitch for a DIY Knot Board Display

In this Knot of the Week, Bryan demonstrates the Clove Hitch, which is most often used to secure a line… View Article

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How to Tie the Taut Line Hitch for a DIY Knot Board Display

In this Knot of the Week, Bryan demonstrates the versatile Taut Line Hitch. This is a great knot for any… View Article

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How to Tie the Bowline for a DIY Knot Board Display

This week, Bryan demonstrates how to tie the Bowline Knot for our DIY Knot Board Display. The Bowline is fairly… View Article

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