The following web pages will give you a compendium detailing some of the most common and useful knots which I have ranked in terms of those that have failed me […]

The Taught Line Hitch makes a loop in one end of a rope which can be tightened, however stays at its tightness when tension is applied. This can be used

The Bowline Knot creates a fixed loop on the end of a rope which will not move even under high tension. It can be used for everything from lifesaving efforts

The Sheet Bend is a great knot for tying two ropes together that are different sizes or types. It is fairly secure and does not slip easily. Still having trouble?

The Sheepshank is a knot used for shortening a length of rope without access to either of the sides. Want more information or having trouble tying the knot? Watch this

The Truckers Hitch is a great hitch, by combing two different hitches it has the best of a few worlds. This hitch can be tightened very tight and tightened very

The Square Knot is a great knot for quickly tying together two ropes. It holds reasonably well, however, other knots can be better for niche uses. Want a more in-depth

The Double Half Hitch has the fairly unique property of tightening when tension is applied. This means the loop that it makes can fit what it is around snuggly. Watch

The Flemish Bend is a great knot for tying two ropes together easily. The knot holds very well, and while it isn’t perfect it is pretty easy to tie and