Tie a beautiful knot. Climbing knots: continued. Major maritime knots

Moscow. The science. Fizmatlit. 1995

(scanning: Andrey Dementiev, processing: Viktor Evlyukhin)

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Introduction

The knot is one of the oldest inventions of mankind. Since ancient times, a person cannot do without ropes and the ability to knit knots. But is it really so important in our time to know how to tie knots, because metal and synthetics provide us with a reliable fastening of a wide variety of objects? It turns out it's important. In our life, we need to be able to tie knots in shoes, tie piles of books, tie bags, tie things to the trunk of a car, pull and securely tie ropes, securely tie hooks to fishing line. But the vast majority of people have a very primitive idea of ​​\u200b\u200bhow to tie knots.

In this little book, you will find 38 knots that can be useful in a variety of situations. All these knots have been carefully tested, tying schemes and explanations for the schemes are given for them, areas of application, existing limitations and shortcomings are indicated. If you want to learn more about knots, then I advise you to refer to the wonderful book by L.K. Skryagin "Sea knots" (Moscow, Transport, 1982).

Learning knots takes time and patience. Take a thin soft rope and sit down with it and a book at the table. Start studying the pattern, moving from the root end of the rope to its running end, and then tie a knot with the rope exactly according to the pattern. The running end of the rope is its loose free end, which moves when the knot is tied, while the root end of the rope is either fixed motionless or remains motionless when the knot is tied. In the book, the running and root ends are indicated as follows:

After you understand the pattern, tie the knot several times, choosing the method of tying that is most convenient for you. After all, different people tie the same knot in different ways.

Inexperienced people surprisingly easily forget the way to tie a knot. Therefore, if you want to constantly use a knot, then you need to tie it many times, bringing the tying process to full automatism. And then you need to periodically repeat the tying training again.

Of the 38 knots, the reader will choose the ones he needs. But everyone should know the simplest knots, for example, any reader should master the woman and reef (straight) knots and clearly understand the difference between them.

A few words about node names. Only some of the nodes have established names. If you look, for example, in English literature, you can find out that the same node can have different names. Often the name of the knot changes depending on the way it is tied. Therefore, some of the names adopted in the book are to some extent conditional, for example, the name "grinner" knot is not a translation from English, but conveys the sound of the English word.

At the end of the book you will find general recommendations. But you should always remember about one recommendation. If you need to use a rope or fishing line of an unknown material, then test the knot that you want to use on it. After all, the properties of knots change even for a rope (fishing line) with the same material, but with different thicknesses.

And once again we recall that only numerous trainings and repetitions lead to the successful use of knots.

simple knot

This is the most famous knot, the knotting scheme of which is shown in figures 1 and 2. After tightening on the rope, a small knot is obtained that is difficult to untie. A simple knot strongly bends the rope, so its strength is significantly reduced. If you have accidentally formed a simple knot on your fishing line, then you should remove it and tie the fishing line with another knot (for example, a snake knot, see p. 24).

In everyday life, a simple knot can be used as a stop knot so that the rope does not slip out of the hole. It is also used at the end of the thread so that it does not slip out of the fabric, and also to prevent the end of the rope from unwinding.

With a simple knot, you can very easily and quickly tie two ropes (Fig. 3), but then the knot is difficult to untie. In addition, at the junction, the rope weakens. Do not use a simple knot to tie synthetic ropes and fishing lines, he crawls on them.

Eight

The scheme for tying a figure eight is quite simple (Figures 1 and 2). Unlike a simple knot, it does not weaken the rope much and is relatively easy to untie. This node is used as a stop node and as an element of other nodes.

blood knot

The name of the node has a long origin. It was tied at the end of whips, which in the past were used to punish the sailors of the navy.

To tie a bloody knot, make a loop, wrap the running end several times around the root end (Figures 1 and 2), and then tighten the knot. It turns out a neat knot, which as a result thickens the rope and is used as a stopper knot. The bloody knot is included as an integral element in a number of other knots.

Babi knot

This node is known and used by almost everyone. Encircle the running end of the right rope around the running end of the left rope (fig. 1), then repeat this operation (fig. 2) and, finally, tighten the resulting knot (fig. 3). This is how many people tie knots.

This knot can be used on coarse ropes with high friction. Since ancient times, women have tied the ends of headscarves with this knot.

However, it must be remembered that this is an unreliable knot; when the ropes are pulled, this knot slides easily. That is why sailors treat the woman's knot with disdain.

However, this knot can also be made strong. First, tie a simple knot or figure eight at the running ends of the ropes, and then tie the ropes with a woman's knot. This knot will not untie.

Reef (straight) knot

Look at the scheme for tying this knot (Figures 1, 2, 3). At first glance, it seems that we again get a woman's knot. However, look closely at figures 2 and 3 and you will see the difference. It would seem that such a small change allows you to get a completely different, much stronger than a woman, straight knot.

However, it is necessary to point out the disadvantages of the direct node. With a lot of tension on the tied ropes, especially when they get wet, it tightens up a lot. A straight knot is not very reliable on synthetic ropes, and when you jerk one of the running ends towards the root end, it is easily untied.

If you want to be sure of the strength of a straight knot, then tie, as in the case of a woman's knot, a simple knot or figure eight at the running ends.

Surgical knot

The natural development of a direct knot with the aim of strengthening it is an increase in the number of runs with running ends. This results in a more durable surgical knot compared to a direct one. In this case, you need to follow the direction of the run-outs.

On fig. 1 run-outs are made against the direction of movement of the clock hand, if viewed from the root of the left rope, and in Fig. 2 run-outs are made clockwise, if viewed in the same direction. If we do not change the direction of the run-outs in Figures 1 and 2, then we will get an improved woman's knot, not as strong as the surgical one.

It is easier to tie a surgical knot than a straight one if the rope is under tension, since after the completion of the indicated in fig. 1, the running ends do not slip, and the actions indicated in fig. 2.

Quick release reef knot

In essence, this is the same reef knot (see p. 9), one of the running ends of which is folded in half. When jerking at the end of the folded running end, the knot is instantly untied. This knot is widely used in everyday life, it is often called a knot with one bow. However, we must remember that it is not very reliable.

Pay attention to the technique of doubling the running end (see pictures). With this technique, a number of knots can be made quickly untied.

A reef knot can be used to tie a rope to an object (for example, a pole). The reader can easily do this if he understands the diagrams in Figures 1 - 3.

double reef knot

Here, unlike the previous node, in the second series of revolutions, both running ends are folded in half (Fig. 2). Double reef is also instantly untied if you pull on one running end (Fig. 3). It is widely used for tying shoelaces, ropes, bows, bundles, boxes. However, it is not always reliable, so it is better not to use it in serious situations.

weaving knot

If you want to securely tie two ropes, even if they differ in thickness, then use a weaving knot (see pictures). This is a classic knot that is easily untied by sliding the loop of the left rope along the root of the right rope. However, it slips on the line, so the weaving knot cannot be used to tie the line.

water node

Fold the two ropes with the running ends towards each other and begin to tie a simple knot (see p. 6). However, do not make one turn, but two (see figure). After tightening, a very strong knot is obtained, even if the ropes have different diameters. This knot is very difficult to untie, so it is used to permanently connect ropes. Unfortunately, when tying this knot through the loop, you have to pull the short running end of one rope and the long root end of the other rope, so tying long ropes with them is inconvenient.

This knot is widely used by fishermen to attach the leash to the main line. If you want to strengthen the fastening, then increase the number of revolutions from two to four. An important feature of the water knot: it practically does not weaken the fishing line and binds fishing lines of different diameters well.

Simple half bayonet

A simple half bayonet is a widely used knot. Its scheme (see pictures) is simple. By itself, this knot is fragile, but it enters as an element in many knots.

simple bayonet

A simple bayonet consists of two identical half bayonets (Fig. 1). Pay attention to the fact that the direction of the run-out in both half-bayonets is preserved (in Fig. 1, the running end is carried out against the direction of the clock hand, when viewed from the root), since then a stronger knot is obtained. It does not make sense to use more than three half-bayonets, since more half-bayonets usually do not strengthen the knot. A simple bayonet is used very often, for example, for securing cargo to the trunk of a car. If the running end in a simple bayonet is attached to the root end (Fig. 2), then such a knot is not tightened. Then it can be used in the presence of strong traction, for example, for attaching anchors.

cow knot

Reliable widely used knot (Fig. 1). If you need to properly tighten the rope, then such a knot is great for doing this. It usually holds traction well. But if you want to be completely sure of the strength of the cow knot, then add a half-bayonet (Fig. 2). The cow knot is indispensable for motorists: when tying things to the trunk, this knot with a half-bayonet securely completes the fastening process. True, a cow knot wet in the rain is not always easy to untie. To prevent this from happening, when tying the half-bayonet, fold the running end in half (Fig. 3). Such a knot is reliable and easily and quickly untied in any conditions.

vyblenochny knot

One of the well-known knots. There are two ways to tie it. The first way is shown in Fig.1.

In the second method, two loops are formed (Fig. 2), after which the right loop is inserted behind the left loop and both loops are put on the object. Then the vyblenochny knot is tightened. This is how anglers sometimes attach the float, after wetting the fishing line. It must be remembered that the faded knot is reliable only with a constant pull of the rope.

Constrictor

The constrictor is one of the most tightly tightened knots. It is quite difficult to untie. Therefore, often the constrictor is used once. The scheme for setting the constrictor is easy to understand as follows (see figure). Start tying a knotted knot, then pass the running end on the right under the right loop and tighten the resulting knot.

The constrictor can be made a quickly untied knot by bringing a double-folded running end under the loops.

Remember that after tightening the constrictor, both the running and root ends of the rope run perpendicular to the axis of the object to which the rope is attached.

double constrictor

This knot is more complicated than the single constrictor described, it tightens even more. Using a single or double constrictor, you can tie a bag very tightly, tighten a rubber hose, tighten a rolled carpet, apply a tourniquet to a wounded hand.

Python knot

A reliable and durable knot, somewhat reminiscent of a constrictor. However, after tightening it, the running and root ends are parallel to the axis of the object being tied, while in the constrictor it is perpendicular.

A python knot can be used to tie hooks to a fishing line, although it is better to use more reliable knots for this purpose (see pp. 23, 26).

blind loop

Let a fixed (non-tightening) loop be tied at the end of the rope (see, for example, p. 20). Then, with the help of this loop, a so-called blind loop can be formed.

Anglers use a blind loop to quickly tie a lure. To do this, you need to put a fixed loop in the eye of the spinner and stretch its front part to the side of the spinner closest to us (Fig. 1). Then the front part must be lowered down (pictures 2 and 3). Such a loop is easily untied in reverse order.

It is sometimes referred to as a tag loop, as it is used to tie and hold items with a hole.

Gazebo (booline) knot

The arbor knot shown in the picture is the famous classic knot, known to the Egyptians and Phoenicians as far back as 3000 BC. In English literature, he is sometimes referred to as the king of knots. The arbor knot is easy to tie, does not damage the ropes, does not slip and, if necessary, is easily untied. Its only drawback is that it weakens the line somewhat. However, some anglers use it to tie a fixed (non-tightening) loop.

The gazebo is indispensable for motorists when towing or pulling a car out of a ditch. Motorists can use it to tie things to the trunk in the following way. First, tie a small loop at one end of the rope using a bow knot. Then wrap this loop around the trunk rod and thread the other end of the rope through it. So it turns out a reliable fastening of the rope to the trunk, which is then easily untied. Finish tying things to the trunk with a cow knot (see p. 15).

simple loop

This is the simplest of the non-tightening loops: fold the running end of the rope in half, as shown in the figure, and tie it with a simple knot. A simple loop can also be used on synthetic rope, it is strong and does not change its size. However, it greatly weakens the rope. If you try to use it on a fishing line, then the line, even with a relatively small tension, will break at the knot of a simple loop. Therefore, anglers should use the fishing loop. In addition, it should be remembered that a simple loop is very difficult to untie.

fishing loop

Fold in half the running end of the fishing line and begin to tie a simple knot. However, do not make one turn, but two (see figure). In this way, a very strong, non-dimensionally changing loop is tied. This loop is very difficult to untie, so it is usually used by anglers to tie a permanent loop at the end of the fishing line. A loop with two turns still weakens the line somewhat. If you want to avoid this loosening, then do more turns (four or five).

English loop (fisherman's fire)

The English loop can be tied both at the end and in the middle of the rope. When tightening, you need to bring the resulting nodes together.

This loop can be used on a fishing line, but it is not as reliable as a fishing loop and weakens the line somewhat.

Simple running knot

With the help of a simple running knot, a tightening loop is formed. To do this, make a loop and pull the root of the rope through it (Fig. 1). The resulting loop (Fig. 2) is tightened by pulling on the root part. A knot can be tied anywhere on the rope. With it, you can tighten the bag or tie a rope to an object.

Untying simple running knot

A simple running knot can be turned into a quick knot. To do this, you need to fold the running end in half and insert it into the resulting loop (Fig. 1). The resulting loop is tightened by pulling on the root end of the rope. It is easily untied by pulling on the running end. This is a very common knot, they can be tied, for example, to a boat. To prevent the knot from accidentally untying, insert the running end into the loop (Fig. 2). This knot creeps on the fishing line, so it cannot be used.

knot grinner

One of the most suitable knots in case you need to firmly tie a rope or fishing line to an object. The scheme for tying this knot is clear from the figure. Anglers often tie a lure to a fishing line with this knot. They can also tie a hook with an eye to the fishing line. With this knot, you can securely tie the fishing line to the spinning reel. The grinner knot is very difficult to untie.

Improved Grab Knot

A simple, strong knot for tying a rope or fishing line to an object. The scheme for tying this knot is clear from the figure. To tie the fishing line, it is necessary, as shown in the figure, to pass the running end through a large loop, otherwise the knot will turn out to be fragile. Anglers use this knot for tying spinners and for tying fishing line to a spinning reel. An improved gripping knot is very difficult to untie. Since it practically does not weaken the fishing line, it can be used to tie a hook with an eye to the fishing line.

Palomar Knot

This secure knot can be used to tie eye hooks or lures to any type of line. From the picture you can see that it is tied easily. This knot is convenient for tying fishing line to a spinning reel.

snake knot

One of the best knots for tying lines of the same diameter. The scheme for tying it is clear from figures 1 and 2. After tightening, a symmetrical compact knot is obtained.

It can also be used to tie ropes, however, it must be remembered that the snake knot is untied with difficulty.

Do not use this knot to tie lines of different diameters, such a connection is unreliable.

Albright knot

A good reliable knot for tying lines of different and the same diameter. When winding a thin fishing line on the folded running end of a thick fishing line, make sure that the coils do not intersect and lie neatly against each other. Albright knot
untied with difficulty.

Double grinner knot

To securely tie two lines of different or the same diameter, use a double grinner knot. First tie the grinner with the right line on the left line (fig. 1), then tie the grinner with the left line on the right line (fig. 2). Tighten the resulting knots and bring them together.

Step knot

A strong knot for tying a hook without an eye to a fishing line. However, often anglers simplify this knot by not making the first two turns shown in the figure around the hook. This option of tying the hook is also quite reliable.

Knot

A widely used reliable knot for tying a hook without an eye to a fishing line. You can also use it for a hook with an eye, then before tying a knot, you need to pass the running end of the fishing line through the eye. This knot is widely used by fishermen at sea.

Leash with figure eight

A reliable way to attach the leash to the main line. First form a figure eight on the main line. Then pass the leash through the figure eight and tie it to the main fishing line and tighten the figure eight. Strictly follow the pattern shown in the figure, then the tied leash will deviate from the main fishing line.

Improved stop knot

A good locking knot to stop the float on long casts. Attach a needle to the main line and wind the locking line around the main line and the needle according to the pattern shown in the figure. Then, insert the end of the locking line into the eye of the needle and pull the needle out of the locking line towards the point of the needle. Remove the needle and pull the knot tightly over the ends of the locking line. After that, cut off the excess ends.

Noose with half bayonets

A noose with half bayonets is used to lift and move logs and other cylindrical objects. The method of tying a noose without half bayonets is shown in fig. 1 and 2, with half bayonets - in fig. 3. This knot is used by lumberjacks, so it is also called a log knot.

The noose with half bayonets is a strong and reliable knot that is tightly tightened, and after use it is easily untied. First, two half-bayonets are made, shown on the left side of fig. 3, and then they tie a noose, which must be tied a little away from the middle of the log. Before moving, the slack between the half bayonets and the garrote must be taken up. The location of the half-bayonets is also important, they should be on the side of the noose in which the thrust is directed. Lifting heavy objects with a noose without half bayonets is dangerous.

eskimo loop

When pulling the bowstring, it is required to change the size of the loop; for this purpose, the Eskimo loop is used. First, a loop is tied (Fig. 1), resembling a simple running knot (see p. 21). However, unlike a simple running knot, here, when the loop size changes, the running end of the rope moves, and not the root end. Next, the bowstring is pulled with the running end and a half-bayonet is tied with it (Fig. 2). The Eskimo noose can be used in a variety of situations to pull the rope.

Fishing bayonet (anchor knot)

Tying a knot to an anchor is one of the most important operations in maritime affairs. The knot shown in Figures 1 and 2 has been tested by marine practice, it is recognized by sailors as the most reliable knot for attaching a rope to an anchor.

The fishing bayonet (anchor knot) is very similar to a simple bayonet (see p. 14). When using it, you need to attach the running end to the root end. Then the fishing bayonet is not tightened and firmly holds even with very strong traction.

Knot of Success

In Japan, this knot symbolizes success. Fold the rope on the table according to the pattern shown in the figure. Then begin to slowly pull the rope in the directions indicated by the arrows. Make sure that the running end, which will turn down, does not slip out of the loop. Gently help tighten the knot with both hands. The result is an original knot, forming a cross on one side, and a square on the other.

1. Many knots can be made quickly untied if the running end is folded in half at the end of the knot.
2. Many knots can be made more reliable by tying either a simple knot or a figure eight at the running end, which prevent the running end from slipping out.
3. In new conditions or in the case of using a rope (fishing line) from an unfamiliar material, the knot should be carefully tested before use.
4. Good knots look neat and tidy.
5. The more turns a node has, the more reliable it is.
6. If the knot looks doubtful, then it needs to be tied up, and cut out on a fishing line.
7. Knots must be tightened slowly and carefully, sharp jerks weaken the knots.
8. Knots on fishing line must be wetted before tightening.
9. The ends of the knots on the fishing line should be carefully trimmed. Do not use a dull knife or fire to loosen the knot.
10. Constantly practice tying knots. The results of training will affect when the knot needs to be applied in a real situation.

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Sailors use it only in exceptional cases, when it becomes necessary to tie two cables very quickly. Although the connection of plant cables with an oak knot is quite reliable, it has a serious drawback: a tightly tightened knot is very difficult to untie later, especially if it gets wet. In addition, a cable tied in such a knot has less strength and, during operation, creates a danger of catching on something during its movement. Its only positive qualities are the speed with which it can be tied and reliability. To connect two cables, their ends must be folded lengthwise together and, stepping back 15-20 centimeters from the edges, tie both ends as one with a simple knot. Do not try to tie synthetic cables and fishing line with this knot: he crawls on them.

This is one of the oldest marine knots, which was used on ships to connect two cables, both thin and thick. In fact, this is the same figure eight, tied with two ends. There are two ways to knit this knot. First, make a figure eight at the end of one of the cables tied together. Towards the exit of the running end from it, enter the running end of the second cable and repeat figure 8, tied on the first cable. After that, grasping each two ends, left and right, evenly begin to tighten the knot, trying to keep its shape. For the final tightening of the knot, pull on the root ends of the cables (see figure). To connect two cables with a Flemish knot in the second way, put the running ends of the connected cables parallel to one another so that they touch each other approximately along the length of one meter. At this point, tie a figure eight with two cables folded together. In this case, you will have to carry around and thread into the loop along with the short running end of one of the cables and the long root. This is precisely the inconvenience of the second method of knitting the Flemish knot. The connection of two cables with a Flemish knot is considered very strong. This knot, even when tightly tightened, does not damage the cable, and is relatively easy to untie. In addition, it has excellent quality - does not slip and holds securely on synthetic fishing line.

No less durable is the connection of two cables with a water knot. To tie it, lay the ropes to be tied with their ends towards each other so that their ends run parallel and touch each other. Holding the running and root ends of two different cables in one hand, begin to knit an oak knot with them, but instead of one run-out of the root end, make two. Before finally tightening the knot, check that one pair of ends comes out of the loop from above, and the second from below, as shown in the diagram. The water unit is simple and reliable. In the Navy, it has not found wide application, because with strong traction it drags on so much that it is very difficult to untie it.

How much irony and disdain can be heard on the part of sailors towards this primitive and, unfortunately, knot that has firmly taken root in our life. That's exactly what sailors shouldn't do - tie this knot. A naval man who unluckily tied a woman's knot even on the shore will surely be ridiculed by his colleagues. Like, this is a shame for the fleet. But, alas, among land people this knot is a station wagon. The vast majority of people who are not familiar with rigging, or those who, by their profession, do not deal with ropes, ropes, or threads, use a woman’s knot in all cases when they need to tie, tie or tie something . It seems that people, having mastered this knot in childhood, believed in its utility so much that they don’t even want to hear about any other complex marine knots. Nevertheless, speaking seriously, this traitor knot in the entire history of mankind has done a lot of trouble and even claimed a lot of human lives. The Babi knot consists of two half-knots tied in series one above the other in the same direction. If he ties two ropes and pulls, then it is immediately clear that he begins to move along the rope, to slide along it. And if you tie it close to one of the connected ends of the rope, then when pulling it, it can slip and will certainly slip if the connected ropes are of different thicknesses. Unfortunately, not everyone knows about this and continues to use it. In our country, this knot got its name due to the fact that from time immemorial, women tied the ends of headscarves with it. Abroad, it is called "grandmother's", "stupid", "veal", "false", "salaga" knot. But, oddly enough, the woman's knot is used in their work by sailors and fishermen of some countries. In addition to its negative qualities (to slip and not succumb to untying), they caught one of its positive properties - under certain conditions, instantly turn into a simple bayonet - into one of the simplest and most reliable marine knots for securing a mooring vessel on the shore for a fell, bollard or mooring bollard . But in order to tie a simple bayonet when mooring, you need to get off the ship ashore and do it directly at the fell or put the end on the shore so that those on the shore do it. But it turns out that a simple bayonet can be tied to a bollard without leaving the ship ashore. And this is done with the help of a woman’s knot despised by sailors ... To do this, at the end of the cable, which they intend to bring ashore for fastening it with a simple bayonet around the fell, a loop is made, the running end of which is connected to the root end with a woman’s knot, which is not completely tightened. From the side of the ship, this loop is thrown onto the fell. When jerking at the root of the mooring line, the woman's knot turns into a simple bayonet.

Some people, tying two ropes together, somehow manage to tie a so-called "mother-in-law" knot, somewhat reminiscent of a woman. If at the latter the running ends come out of the knot on one side, then at the mother-in-law's knot they come out from different sides diagonally. The "mother-in-law" knot is as insidious as the woman's (if not more). It should never be used under any circumstances.

Archaeological finds indicate that the Egyptians used it about three thousand years before our era. The ancient Greeks and Romans called it Nodus Hercules - the Hercules or Hercules knot, because the mythical hero Hercules tied the front paws of the skin of the lion he had killed on his chest with it. The Romans used the straight knot to stitch wounds and heal broken bones. It consists of two half-knots, sequentially tied one on top of the other in different directions. This is the usual easiest way to knit it (Fig. a). Sailors, who have been using this knot since ancient times to tie cables, use a different knitting method (Fig. b). Weavers who use a straight knot to bind broken threads of yarn tie it in their own way, in a special way that is convenient for them (Fig. c). With heavy loads on the tied cables, as well as when the cables get wet, the straight knot is strongly tightened. How can a straight (reef) knot be untied, which is so tightened that it cannot be untied and will have to be cut. A straight knot, even wet and tightly tightened, is untied very simply, in 1 - 2 seconds. Tie a straight knot as shown in diagram (d). Take ends A and B in your left hand, and ends C and D in your right hand. Pull them strongly in different directions and tighten the knot as tight as possible. After that, take the root end A in your left hand (so that it does not slip out of the hand, make a couple of hoses around the palm). Take the running end B in your right hand (you can also wrap it around your palm.). Pull the ends sharply and strongly in different directions. Without releasing end A from your left hand, hold the rest of the knot in your fist with your right hand, holding it with your thumb and forefinger. Pull root end A to the left side - the knot is untied. The whole secret lies in the fact that when the ends of A and B are jerked in different directions, the straight knot turns into two half-bayonets and completely loses all its properties. It is also easily untied if you take the root end D in your right hand and pull the running end B strongly to the left. Only in this case, the end of G must then be pulled to the right, and the rest of the knot (half bayonets) to the left. When untying a straight knot in this way, remember that if you pulled the running end to the right, pull the root to the left and vice versa. When untying a straight knot, one should not forget that with what force it was tightened, it is necessary to pull one of its running ends with the same force.

At first glance, it almost does not differ from a direct knot and it seems that it is akin to it. But if you look closely, it becomes clear that the running ends of the thieves' knot come out of it diagonally. The thieves' knot, as well as the women's and mother-in-law's knots, are shown for clarity, to emphasize their similarity and difference with the direct knot. The use of these four nodes is not recommended, as they are unreliable for tying two cables. The origin of the name "thieves' knot" is curious. It appeared on English warships at the beginning of the 17th century. Theft of royal property and the theft of personal belongings of sailors on British ships were considered commonplace. In those years, the sailors of warships kept their simple belongings and food, mainly in the form of biscuits, in small canvas bags. The bag, of course, cannot be closed with a lock, it can only be tied. As a rule, sailors tied their personal bags with a straight knot. Thieves, mostly recruits who were not yet accustomed to the starvation of the ship's diet, having stolen other people's biscuits, could not properly tie the knot with which the bag was tied. They knitted something similar - a knot that the sailors began to call thieves. There is also a second version about the origin of this name: in order to prove the act of stealing from a bag, the owner deliberately tied a knot very similar to a straight one, and the thief, not paying attention to the trick, tied the robbed bag with a straight knot. But be that as it may, the origin of the node itself, like its name, is associated with the Fleet.

They are still used by surgeons to tie threads of ligatures to stop bleeding and to stitch tissues and skin together. Nowadays, medicine has not yet abandoned the use of knots, and doctors skillfully use them. During abdominal operations, surgeons have to suture catgut (a special material obtained from the mucous layer of the intestines of a ram or sheep), which resolves after 3-4 weeks. When tying, the catgut slides, and, making knots on it, surgeons use special clamps. During microsurgical operations, physicians use extremely thin suture material - a synthetic thread 10 to 200 times thinner than a human hair. It is possible to tie such a thread only with the help of special clamps under an operating microscope. These threads are used in the suturing of the walls of blood vessels, for example, in the replantation of fingers, in the suturing of individual nerve fibers. Basically, they use the woman's, straight, bleached, surgical knots and the so-called "constrictor" knot. When tying a surgical knot, first two half-knots are made one after the other with two ends, which are then pulled in different directions. Then they tie from above, but in the other direction, another half-knot. The result is a knot very similar to a straight knot. The principle of the knot is that the first two half-knots do not allow the two ends to disperse in different directions while another half-knot is knitted on top. It is convenient to use this knot when there is a need to pull off and tie some elastic bale or load with a rope, and the tightened first half of the knot on the rope, without releasing its ends with your hands, you have to press it with your knee.

It is very similar to the surgical knot, differing only in that instead of one second half-knot, it has two of them. It differs from its, if I may say, progenitor - a direct knot in that the running end of the cable is wrapped around the running end of another cable twice, after which the running ends lead towards each district and again run around them twice. In other words, there are two half-knots at the bottom and two half-knots at the top, but tied in the opposite direction. This gives it the advantage that when the rope is heavily loaded, it does not tighten as much as a straight knot and is easier to untie in the normal way.

It has long been considered one of the most reliable knots for tying cables of different thicknesses. They even tied anchor hemp ropes and mooring lines. Having eight weaves, the flat knot never tightens too much, does not creep and does not spoil the cable, since it does not have sharp bends, and the load on the cables is evenly distributed over the knot. After removing the load on the cable, this knot is easy to untie. The principle of a flat knot lies in its shape: it is really flat, and this makes it possible to choose the cables connected by it on the drums of capstans and windlasses, on the welps of which its shape does not interfere with the even overlap of subsequent hoses. In marine practice, there are two options for knitting this knot: a loose knot with tacking of its free running ends to the root or half-bayonets at their ends (a) and without such a tack, when the knot is tightened (b). A flat knot tied in the first way (in this form it is called a Josephine knot) on two cables of different thicknesses almost does not change its shape even with very high traction and is easily untied when the load is removed. The second knitting method is used for tying thinner than anchor ropes and mooring lines, cables, with the same or almost the same thickness. At the same time, it is recommended to first tighten the tied flat knot with your hands so that it does not twist with a sharp pull. After that, when a load is given to the connected cable, the knot crawls and twists for some time, but, having stopped, it holds firmly. It is untied without much effort by shifting the loops covering the root ends. As already mentioned, a flat knot has eight intersections of cables and, it would seem that it can be tied in different ways, there are 256 different options for tying it. But practice shows that not every knot from this number, tied according to the principle of a flat knot (alternating intersection of opposite ends from under and over), will hold securely. Ninety percent of them are unreliable, and some are even dangerous for tying cables designed for strong traction. Its principle depends on changing the sequence of intersection of the connected cables in a flat knot, and it is enough to slightly change this order, as the knot receives other negative qualities. Before putting this knot into practice for any important business, you must first remember exactly its scheme and tie the cables exactly along it without any, even the most insignificant deviations. Only in this case, the flat knot will serve you faithfully and will not let you down. This marine knot is indispensable for tying two cables (even steel ones, on which a significant effort will be applied, for example, when pulling a heavy truck stuck in mud on half a wheel with a tractor).

In foreign rigging practice, this knot is considered one of the best knots for tying two large diameter cables. It is not very complicated in its scheme and is quite compact when tightened. It is most convenient to tie it if you first lay the running end of the cable in the form of a figure of the number 8 on top of the main one. After that, thread the elongated running end of the second cable into loops, pass it under the middle intersection of the figure-eight and bring it out over the second intersection of the first cable. Next, the running end of the second cable must be passed under the root end of the first cable and inserted into the figure-eight loop, as the arrow indicates. When the knot is tightened, the two running ends of both cables stick out in different directions. The dagger knot is easy to untie if one of the extreme loops is loosened.

Despite its name, this elementary node is quite reliable and can be heavily loaded. In addition, it is easily untied in the absence of traction. The principle of the knot is half-bayonets with other people's ends (a). Sometimes we have to tie two straps: or two ribbons, let's say the reins. For this purpose, the "herbal" knot is very convenient (b). It can be tied by changing a little "Teschin" knot or starting with half bayonets, as shown in diagram (a). When tightening the "grass" knot by the root ends, the knot twists and takes a different shape. When it is finally tightened, the two running ends look in the same direction.

Its name suggests that it is convenient for tying bags and bundles. It is simple, original and designed for quick knitting. The packet knot is somewhat reminiscent of a herbal knot. In terms of strength, it is not inferior to the latter.

In Russia, this knot has long had three names - forest, fishing and English. In England it is called English, in America it is called a river or water knot. It is a combination of two simple knots tied with running ends around other people's root ends. To tie two cables with a fishing knot, you need to put them towards each other and make a simple knot with one end, and pass the other end through its loop and around the root end of the other cable and also tie a simple knot. Then you need to move both loops towards each other so that they come together and tighten the knot. The fishing knot, despite its simplicity, can be fearlessly used to tie two cables of approximately the same thickness. With strong traction, it tightens so tightly that it is almost impossible to untie it. It is widely used by anglers for tying fishing line (not synthetic) and for attaching leashes to the fishing line.

This knot is considered one of the most reliable knots for tying synthetic fishing tackle. It has quite a lot of weaves, is symmetrical and relatively compact when tightened. With a certain skill, they can even tie the strings of the piano. To do this, the place of the string bundle must be carefully degreased and covered with shellac. The snake knot can be successfully used to tie two cables made of any material when a strong, reliable connection is required.

In weaving, there are about two dozen original knots for tying a broken thread of yarn and for connecting new coils. The main requirements imposed by the specifics of production on each weaving knot are the speed with which it can be tied, and the compactness of the knot, which ensures the free passage of the thread through the machine. Experienced weavers are truly virtuosos in knitting their ingenious knots. They tie a broken thread in just a second. They have to do it without stopping the machine. Almost all weaving knots are designed primarily for instant tying, so that in the event of a thread break, the weaving machines will continue to run smoothly. Some of the weaving knots are very similar to sea knots, but differ from the latter in the way they are tied. Some weaving knots have long been borrowed by sailors in their original form and serve them reliably. The weaving knot can be called the "brother" of the clew knot. The only difference is in the way it is tied and in the fact that the latter is tied into a krengels or sail fire, while the weaving knot is knitted with two cables. The principle of the weaving knot is considered classical. Truly this is the embodiment of reliability and simplicity.

This knot is similar to weaving in its principle. The only difference is that in a knotted knot, the running ends look in different directions - this is very important when tying yarn threads. Neither in simplicity nor in strength is it inferior to a weaving knot and is just as quickly tied. This knot is also famous for the fact that on its basis you can tie the "king of knots" - the gazebo knot.

It got its name from the word "sheet" - a tackle that is controlled by a sail, stretching its one lower corner, if it is oblique, and simultaneously for two, if it is straight and suspended from the yard. Sheets are named after the sail they are attached to. For example, the fore-sheet and the main-sheet are tackles with which the lower sails are set - the fore and main, respectively. Mars-sheets serve to set the topsails, jib-sheets pull back the clew of the jib, and the fore-staysail-sheets pull back the clew of the fore-stay, etc. In the sailing fleet, this knot was used when it was necessary to tie the tackle into the fire of the sail, in the middle, such as, for example, mars-foxle-sheet. The clew knot is simple and very easy to untie, but it fully justifies its purpose - it securely holds the sheet in the crank of the sail. Strongly tightening, it does not spoil the cable. The principle of this knot is that the thin running end passes under the main end and, when pulled, is pressed by it in a loop formed by a thicker cable. When using a clew knot, you should always remember that it holds securely only when traction is applied to the cable. This knot is knitted in almost the same way as a straight one, but its running end is passed not next to the main one, but under it. A clew knot is best used for attaching a cable to a finished loop, krengels or thimble. It is not recommended to use a clew knot on a synthetic rope, as it slips and can spill out of the loop. For greater reliability, the clew knot is knitted with a hose. In this case, it looks like a bramshkot knot; the difference is that his hose is made higher than the loop on the root of the cable around the splash. The clew knot is an integral element of some types of braided fishing nets.

As well as the clew knot, it got its name from the name of the tackle - the bramsheet, which is used to stretch the clew knots of the lower edge of the straight sail when setting the bramsails. If single sheets of the lower sails are tied with a clew knot, then bram-sheets and bom-bram-sheets, bram-halyards and bom-bram-halyards, as well as bram-gits are tied with a clew knot. The clew knot is more reliable than the clew knot, because it does not immediately untie when the pull on the cable stops. It differs from the clew knot in that the loop (or krengels) is surrounded by the running end not once, but twice, and also passed under the root end twice. In the days of the sailing fleet, the bramshkot knot was widely used when working with gear. It was used when it was necessary to take some tackle with the end into the fire, for example, bram-sheets and bram-gits. Usually they tied bram-gintsy into bram-fal and gintsy into topenant of the lower yards. Bramshkotovy knot is also reliable for tying two cables of different thicknesses. It holds well on synthetic cables of equal thickness.

In marine practice, it often becomes necessary to attach a much thinner cable compared to it to a thick rope. Such a need always exists during the mooring of the vessel to the berth, when one or several mooring lines must be supplied from the deck. There are several ways to attach the throwing line to a mooring line that does not have fire, but the most common of them is the use of a docker knot. To tie this knot, the running end of the thick cable to which you intend to attach the thin cable must be folded in half. Insert a thin cable into the loop formed from below, make one run around the root of the thick cable, pass it under the thin cable, then over the running end of the thick cable and, passing under three cables, insert it into the loop. The docker knot is reliable enough to pull out (or lift onto the deck from the shore) a heavy mooring line with a throwing end, and quickly unties. It is best used as a temporary knot.

It seems strange that this wonderful knot, long known to furriers, has so far gone unnoticed by sailors. His scheme speaks for itself. It is relatively simple, has fairly crossed ends, and is compact. In addition, the furrier knot has an excellent property: designed for strong traction, it is tightly tightened, but also untied without much difficulty. This knot can be successfully used for tying synthetic cables and fishing lines.

This knot, although not widely used in the fleet, is also among the original and reliable knots for tying cables. It is unique in that, with a very simple interlacing of each end separately, it holds tightly with very strong traction and, moreover, it is very easy to untie after removing the load on the cable - just move any of the loops along the corresponding root end and the knot immediately crumbles. It does not slip on synthetic fishing line and can be successfully used by anglers.

In our time, to invent a new knot is an almost unbelievable thing, since no more than 500 of them have been invented in five millennia. Therefore, it is no coincidence that the invention of a new knot by the English retired doctor Edward Hunter in 1979 caused a kind of sensation in the maritime circles of many countries. British patent experts, issuing Haiter a patent for his invention, recognized that the node is really new. Moreover, it holds perfectly on all cables, including the thinnest synthetic lines. In essence, the hunting knot is a successful interlacing of two simple knots tied at the ends of the cables. Dr. Hunter did not pursue the goal of inventing a new knot, but tied it quite by accident. Since the name Hunter in English means "hunter", we called this knot a hunting knot.

A rope is an indispensable thing not only in everyday life, but also on a hike. Its application is quite wide: from an elementary device for drying clothes to the organization of crossings, insurances and other vital devices. Therefore, every serious hiker should know how to tie knots on a rope. And not simple, but tourist rope knots for all occasions.

Therefore, in this article we will analyze the main types of rope knots and how to use them on a hike. Schemes of tourist nodes will also be given.

And we will start by figuring out how to tie the simplest knot.

It is very easy to tie a straight knot, but it is intended for those cases when someone's life does not depend on it. Those. it is not suitable for insurance, because it can untie, slip off. When tying a straight knot, so-called control fixing knots are required. What is good about this node? It is easily untied, just pull the two ends of the rope on one side of the knot. And besides, it knits quickly and easily. Those. if you need to quickly tie two ropes of the same diameter for light loads, a straight knot is the way to go.

Direct knot diagram:

One of the options for the control node:

Tourist knots: conductor, Swiss conductor, figure eight

How to tie a conductor knot and a figure eight? The differences in their tying are insignificant. They are designed to create a strong loop, used in climbers' safety system. The conductor and the figure eight are very reliable nodes, therefore they are widely used in tourism. The figure eight is considered more reliable, and therefore does not require control nodes, unlike the conductor.

Conductor node diagram:

How to take the figure eight knot? Scheme:

How to knit a bowline knot?

The bowline knot is no less popular in tourism than the conductor. This is due to the fact that it is multifunctional and reliable. However, for severe cases with increased load, a control node is required. A bowline is used if necessary to tie a rope around a support, to tie two ropes, to create a non-tightening loop.

Grapewan is a more complex knot than those given earlier. This is a reliable knot designed for tying two ropes, ribbons, etc. It does not require safety knots, however, it tightens heavily under increased load.

Grasping Tourist Knots: the Prussian Knot

Grasping knots are used to organize crossings, for insurance when climbing or descending an inclined surface. This node is easily moved, tightened under load. It is indispensable for tourists and climbers. However, before tying the Prussik knot, make sure that all its components are straightened out, otherwise it may slide along the rope.

Option 1

Option 2

It is used for temporary fastening, or for those cases when, after descent, you need to return the rope. One end of the rope, when tying this knot, serves to hold the weight, the other - to untie the knot.

How to tie a weaving knot?

The weaving knot is used to tie two ropes of the same diameter. It consists of a number of safety knots and, since it tends to slip, it requires additional control knots. How to tie a weaving knot? We put two ropes one on top of the other, knit a control knot first on one side, then on the other, tighten two knots, and tie another safety knot at the ends.

How to knit a clew knot?

What if we need one long rope, and we only have pieces of rope of different thicknesses? To do this, we need a clew knot. It is suitable for permanent loads, i.e. may untie when released.

Reinforced version of the clew - bramshkotovy knot (a thin rope is wound).

How to knit tourist knots correctly? Results

Let's summarize. All types of tourist rope knots can be divided into a number of conditional categories depending on their scope. Let's highlight the main ones:

• for tying two ropes of the same diameter;
• for tying ropes of different diameters;
• to create loops;
• for tying a rope around an object (tree, pole, etc.);
• for grasping another rope (attaching insurance, organizing a crossing).

This is not a complete list of the purpose of rope knots for tourism. However, once you master the above set of knots, you will become much more efficient and useful in your camping life. It is important to remember that each knot must be given special attention in order to knit it correctly. After all, not only your life, but also your comrades on the campaign may depend on your attentiveness. Let the ability to tie knots help you protect yourself and others.

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June 1st, 2016

I remembered and re-read the topic about. But I don’t know how to tie sea knots at all, even the simplest ones.

However, the skill is useful and you never know exactly when it will come in handy. That's why I decided to start learning something. Where do we start?

Let's try with these as they say simple and useful options:

flat knot

It has long been considered one of the most reliable knots for tying cables of different thicknesses. Having eight weaves, the flat knot never tightens too much, does not creep and does not spoil the cable, since it does not have sharp bends, and the load on the cables is evenly distributed over the knot. After removing the load on the cable, this knot is easy to untie.

The name "flat knot" came into our maritime language from French. It was introduced for the first time in his "Dictionary of Marine Terms" by the famous French shipbuilder Daniel Lascalier in 1783. But the knot was, of course, known to sailors of all countries long before that. What it was called before, we do not know. It has long been considered one of the most reliable knots for tying cables of different thicknesses. They even tied anchor hemp ropes and mooring lines.
Having eight weaves, the flat knot never tightens too much, does not creep and does not spoil the cable, since it does not have sharp bends, and the load on the cables is evenly distributed over the knot. After removing the load on the cable, this knot is easy to untie.
The principle of a flat knot lies in its shape: it is really flat, and this makes it possible to choose the cables connected by it on the drums of capstans and windlasses, on the welps of which its shape does not interfere with the even overlap of subsequent hoses.

In marine practice, there are two options for knitting this knot: a loose knot with tacking of its free running ends to the root or half-bayonets at their ends and without such a tack when the knot is tightened. A flat knot tied in the first way (in this form it is called the “Josephine knot”) on two cables of different thicknesses almost does not change its shape even with very high traction and is easily untied when the load is removed. The second knitting method is used for tying thinner than anchor ropes and mooring lines, cables, with the same or almost the same thickness. At the same time, it is recommended to first tighten the tied flat knot with your hands so that it does not twist with a sharp pull. After that, when a load is given to the connected cable, the knot crawls and twists for some time, but, having stopped, it holds firmly. It is untied without much effort by shifting the loops covering the root ends.
As already mentioned, a flat knot has eight weaves of cables and it would seem that it can be tied in different ways - there are 256 different options for tying it. But practice shows that not every knot from this number, tied according to the principle of a flat knot (alternating intersection of the opposite ends “under and over”), will hold securely. Ninety percent of them are unreliable, and some are even dangerous for tying cables designed for strong traction. Its principle depends on changing the sequence of intersection of the connected cables in a flat knot, and it is enough to slightly change this sequence, as the knot gets other negative qualities.

In many textbooks and reference books on maritime practice published in our country and abroad, the flat knot is depicted in different ways and in most cases incorrectly. This happens both due to the negligence of the authors, and due to the fault of the graphs, which, redrawing the knot scheme from the author's sketches in one color, cannot always make out whether the end passes over or under the other end. Here is one of the best forms of a flat knot, tested and tested by practice. Other valid variants of this node are deliberately not given by the author so as not to scatter the reader's attention and not give him the opportunity to confuse the scheme of this node with any other. Before putting this knot into practice for any important business, you must first remember exactly its scheme and tie the cables exactly along it without any, even the most insignificant deviations. Only in this case, the flat knot will serve you faithfully and will not let you down.
This marine knot is indispensable for tying two cables (even steel ones, on which a significant effort will be applied, for example, when pulling a heavy truck stuck in mud on half a wheel with a tractor).

Eight

This classic knot forms the basis of a dozen other, more complex knots for various purposes. It can be used as a stopper at the end of the cable (unlike a simple knot, it does not damage the cable even with strong pull and can always be easily untied) or, for example, for rope handles of a wooden bucket or tub. You can even fasten the strings to the tuning pegs of violins, guitars and other musical instruments with a figure eight.

Portuguese bowline

It is used when you need to tie two loops at one end at once. For example, to lift a wounded person, his legs are threaded into loops, and with the root end (when knitting knots, they act as the so-called running ends of the cables, and those ends around which the running ends are wrapped are called root) around the chest under the armpits a half bayonet is knitted. In this case, the person will not fall out, even if he is unconscious.

Improved Dagger Knot

In foreign rigging practice, this knot is considered one of the best knots for tying two large diameter cables. It is not very complicated in its scheme and is quite compact when tightened.

It is most convenient to tie it if you first lay the running end of the cable in the form of a figure of the number 8 on top of the main one. After that, thread the elongated running end of the second cable into loops, pass it under the middle intersection of the figure-eight and bring it out over the second intersection of the first cable. Next, the running end of the second cable must be passed under the root end of the first cable and inserted into the figure-eight loop, as the arrow indicates. When the knot is tightened, the two running ends of both cables stick out in different directions. The dagger knot is easy to untie if one of the extreme loops is loosened.

Flemish loop

It is a strong and easily untied loop at the end of the cable, being tied in a figure eight on a cable folded in half. The Flemish loop is suitable for knitting on both thick and thin cables. It almost does not weaken the strength of the cable. In addition to maritime affairs, it can also be used for fastening the strings of musical instruments.

flemish knot

In fact, this is the same figure eight, but tied with two ends. The Flemish knot is one of the oldest marine knots used on ships to connect two cables, both thin and thick.

The Flemish knot is one of the oldest maritime knots, which has found its application both at sea and on land. Also, this type of knot has a second name - the oncoming figure eight. This knot originated in Europe about 800 years ago. This knot is quite strong and easy to untie and easily fastens thick cables and ropes, as well as thin ropes and threads.

We bend one end of the rope and make a loop, draw it under the main rope and make a second loop;
We thread the end of the rope into the first loop of the resulting figure eight;
Similar actions, only in mirror image, we carry out with the end of the second rope;
With proper knitting, you should get an interlaced figure eight;
We tighten the knot;
Flemish knot - ready!

Fishing bayonet

For five thousand years of the existence of shipping, people could not come up with a more reliable knot for tying an anchor rope to an anchor than a fishing bayonet. This knot, proven by centuries of experience in marine practice, can also be safely used in all cases when working with cables when they are subject to strong traction.
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Stop knot

This type of marine knot is designed to increase the diameter of the cable to prevent it from slipping out of the block, as it does not slip and holds securely. To make the stop knot even larger (for example, when the diameter of the hole through which the cable passes is much larger than the diameter of the cable), you can tie a knot with three loops. It can also come in handy when you need to make a convenient handle at the end of the cable.

noose

It has long been one of the most indispensable units in the sailing fleet. Logs were tied with a noose in the water for towing, it was used to load objects cylindrical in shape, rails and telegraph poles were loaded. Moreover, this knot, proven by centuries of experience at sea, has long been used on the shore - it is not for nothing that in many foreign languages ​​\u200b\u200bit is called a "forest knot" or "log knot". The noose with half bayonets is a reliable and very strong knot, which is extremely tightened around the object being lifted.

“Nature does not recognize jokes, she is always truthful, always serious, always strict, she is always right,” wrote Goethe. Only in the natural element can a person know his essence: both weakness and strength. But, we must remember that nature, like any of the elements, does not forgive mistakes. Even experienced fishermen and hunters know that anyone can get into a difficult situation. It happens that there is no time to make mistakes and correct them, and therefore each action must be thoughtful and accurate. Therefore, connoisseurs carry with them everything that can be useful in an emergency - for example, a paracord rescue bracelet, knitted from a strong rope, simple rings and a carabiner. After all, even such a trifle as a properly tied knot can be a salvation in difficult times. Let's figure out what types of trouble-free knots exist and consider how to knit them in the diagrams.

We will look at knots that are suitable for various tasks: for tying ropes, tightening and non-tightening rope loops, as well as knots for tying ropes to something. By the way, it is absolutely not necessary to memorize the names of knots, it is important to understand the principle of their action and be able to tie quickly and accurately. Analyze the properties of the material from which the knot is knitted: whether it is a slippery rope or a rough rope.

blind loop

A blind loop is one of the easiest ways to knit a reliable rope loop. Unlike simply throwing the rope over a support, this loop will slip minimally. Such a loop is suitable if you need to tie a rope around a support, a tree, or if there are holes or grooves in objects.

Rope loop knitting pattern: blind loop

Straight rope knot

Another fast and classic knot type. It is used when you need to tightly tie two pieces of rope together. Suitable for knitting ropes of similar section diameter. Such a knot is not easy to break, thanks to the structure. It is only necessary to ensure that the rope itself is not dilapidated and reliable.

Straight knot from two ends of the rope. Simple and reliable.

Surgical knot

The surgical knot is also one of the simplest and most reliable knots. The knot becomes stronger and more reliable, thanks to several turns of the rope. Its tying requires a short, but mandatory training.

A simple surgical knot. Instead of one turn of the rope, two are used.

Toutline loop

One of the elegant simple knots that allow you to adjust the length and volume of your loop. It is used when it is necessary to hang something above the ground or raise it to a height. For example, lift a backpack with provisions, protecting it from moisture and hungry curious animals.

Tautline loop with adjustable length.

Loop Knot Cloverleaf

Such a knot is often used by tourists to fix the tent on pegs. The knot is simple in execution, but quite functional. Loop knot Cloverleaf allows you to change the loop along the body of the rope.

Cloverleaf is a loop that can be moved.

Miller's knot

A knot by the name of Miller is usually used when you need to tightly and securely tie a bag or pieces of fabric, but in such a way as to be able to quickly untie it if necessary. Such a knot is used by the military to bundle duffel bags.

Miller's knot for strong binding and easy untying

bowline knot

This is a knot with a moving loop. Such a knot can be seen quite often on the pier - it is used by sailors to moor a floating craft to the shore. It is convenient that it can be tied with one hand.

A strong knot with a bowline loop can be tied even with one hand.