Tag Archives: Hitches

Hastily Carry Objects Using the Carrier Knot – Knot of the Week HD

Do you find yourself ever needing to carry a large, round-ish object? The Carrier Knot is perfect for hastily carrying… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Shorten or Bypass a Damaged Section of Rope with the Sheepshank

On today’s Knot of the Week, we’ll be going over another of my favorites, the Sheepshank. It’s namesake comes from… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Create an Improvised Seat with the Scaffold Hitch

In this week’s Knot of the Week, I’ll show you how to tie the Scaffold Hitch and create your own… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Haul Your Tools with the Axe Hitch and Hammer Hitch

A couple of relatively easy knots to tie continue our Hitches in this week’s Knot of the Week series. The Axe… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Tying Onto a Hook with the Cat’s Paw Hitch

Today’s Knot of the Week is a hitch that resembles the Girth Hitch, called the Cat’s Paw. The primary difference… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Properly Secure a Flag with the Cleat and Flagpole Hitches

Today’s Knot of the Week is one that I love sharing and definitely one of the most useful in my… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Make a Quick Getaway with the Highwayman’s Hitch

Today’s Knot of the Week is another of my favorites, particularly for its history. The Highwayman’s Hitch was supposedly used… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Easily Tie a Lanyard with the Knute Hitch

Today’s Knot of the Week is one of my favorites and is a simple and expedient way to tie a lanyard… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Learn How to Ascend a Rope Easily With the Prusik Knot

Today in our Knot of the Week HD I’ll be going over one of my favorite knots, the Prusik Knot…. View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Learn How to Haul Almost Anything With the Timber Hitch

In today’s Knot of the Week in HD, I’ll be demonstrating and discussing one of my favorite knots, the Timber… View Article

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