Tag Archives: Knots

DIY Knot Board Display Project Wrap-Up

The ITS DIY Knot Board Display is finished and in this video, Bryan outlines the final steps and tools he… View Article

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Carry Objects Like You Know What You’re Doing Using the Carrier Knot

The carrier knot is easy to learn and great for hastily carrying rounded or hard-to-carry objects. To begin, start by… View Article

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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 Catch a Thief with a Square Knot

Can you spot the difference between these two knots? A Thief’s Knot is a simple variation on a square knot… View Article

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The Top 10 Knots You Need to Know: Alpine Butterfly

The Alpine Butterfly is perfect for creating a loop in a line and is often used in rappelling to clip… View Article

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Let’s Get Knotty with Our Brand New eBook!

Knot tying is a perishable skill-set that requires practice and patience! Now you can keep your knotty skills sharp with… View Article

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How to Tie the Solomon Bar Knot for a DIY Knot Board Display

The Solomon Bar Knot is a decorative knot and will be the last knot we tie for our DIY Knot… View Article

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How to Tie a Heaving Line for a DIY Knot Board Display

A Heaving Line is perfect for weighting the end of a throwing line. It’s also faster to tie and lighter… View Article

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How to Tie the Carrick Bend and Lanyard Knot for a DIY Knot Board Display

Continuing our DIY Knot Board Display, today Bryan showcases how to tie the Carrick Bend and how to add 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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