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Tag Archives: KOTW

Knot of the Week HD: Use a Handcuff Knot to Subdue Your Foes

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Bryan Black

Continuing with Loops on our Knot of the Week series in HD, today I’ll be going over the Handcuff Knot…. View Article

Posted in Loops | Tagged Figure-8 Knot, Fireman's Chair, Fireman's Chair Knot, Handcuff Knot, Knot of the Week, Knot of the Week HD, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, KOTW HD, Overhand Knot | 5 Comments

Knot of the Week HD: Vice Versa Bend and the Twin Bowline Bend

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Bryan Black

On today’s Knot of the Week in HD, I’ll be knocking off a few remaining bends with the Vice Versa and… View Article

Posted in Bends | Tagged Bends, Harry Asher, Knot of the Week, Knot of the Week HD, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, Twin Bowline Bend, Vice Versa | 4 Comments

Knot of the Week HD: Carrick Bend, Lanyard Knot and the Hunter’s Bend

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Bryan Black

We continue our recent relaunch of the Knot of the Week series, brought to you in HD, with a few of… View Article

Posted in Bends | Tagged ABOK, Ashley Book of Knots, Bends, Carrick Bend, Diamond Knot, Dr. Edward Hunter, Hunter's Bend, Knife Lanyard Knot, Knot of the Week, Knot of the Week HD, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, KOTW HD, Lanyard Knot, Rigger's Bend | 1 Comment

Knot of the Week HD: How to Tie a Tape Knot and Fisherman’s Knot Variations

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Bryan Black

Continuing with the reintroduction of our Knot of the Week series in high-definition, today I’ll be going over the Tape Knot… View Article

Posted in Bends | Tagged Backing up Knots, Backup Knot, Bends, Climbing Knots, Double Fisherman's Knot, Knot of the Week, Knot of the Week HD, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, Mountaineering Knot, Prusik Knot, Rock Climbing Knot, Single Fisherman's Knot, Tape Knot, Triple Fisherman's Knot, Water Knot | 15 Comments

Knot of the Week HD: How to Tie a Square Knot, Thief Knot and Other Variations

Posted on August 13, 2015 by The ITS Crew

Today, we’re reintroducing our Knot of the Week series with high-definition video, better angles and more information! Knot tying is… View Article

Posted in Bends | Tagged Backing up Knots, Double Slipped Square Knot, Granny Knot, Knot Backup, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, KOTW, Reef Knot, Slipped Square Knot, Square Knot, thief knot, Thieves Knot | 13 Comments

Knot of the Week: Modern Samurai Armor Knot Work with the Dragonfly Knot

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Bryan Black

While recently visiting the Japanese Samurai Armor Exhibit at the Kimbell Museum in Fort Worth, the intricate cordage and knot… View Article

Posted in Decorative | Tagged Agemaki Knot, Dragon Fly Knot, Dragonfly Knot, Japanese Knot Tying, Japanese Samurai Armor Knots, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, KOTW, Paracord, Samurai Armor Knot, Samurai Knot Tying | 9 Comments

Lash on an Angle with Diagonal Lashings

Posted on July 24, 2010 by The ITS Crew

Today we continue our KOTW Lashing series with the Diagonal Lashing. The Diagonal Lashing is “diagonal” because it’s used to… View Article

Posted in Knots, Lashings | Tagged Diagonal Lashing, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, Lashing, Timber Hitch | 3 Comments

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