The value of learning knots and hitches

[cedar paul]

Probably coming from a rec tree climbing background I have learned and taught myself quite a few different knots and hitches I use all the time. I am weird in that I like challenging myself to learn new ones in an effort to keep my brain working. Some very good books on the subject are "The Ashley Book of Knots","On Rope Northe American Vertical Rope Techniques",The Tree Climbers Companion" and Kno-Knonsense Knots a very unique book that uses The Pretzel to initiate all the knots illustrated. You would be amazed how knowing how to tie various knots come in handy in everyday life. Just thought I would pass this info along.

 

[Cgw05]

Gotta agree! Animatedknots.com is also a great resource if you don’t have the books.

 

[IkemanTX]

Man, the things you can do with a little knowledge of knots is endless.


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[hairy chinch bug]

Boy Scouts also have material and programs:

https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Outdoor Program/pdf/430-500_BelayOn_WB.pdf

... has a few good chapters in the middle of the document.

 

[dalton916]

Grogg knots app, it’s awesome.

 

[Spur]

Love knots. I teach 'em to boy scouts, also teach them extra knots not required, because sometimes you just need a different knot. I stress to them it is a life skill that can not be taken from them and can be applied in so many ways.

 

[Allegheny Tom]

Is the website "Knot Wars" still around?
It was mostly for fishing knots but it was helpful and interesting.

 

[Blacksmith]

Its Better to Know a knot and not need it than to need a knot and not know it. Always Be Prepared!

 

[Danny75]

And if you can’t tie a knot Tie a lot. That a saying in my trade I’m a journeyman lineman knots are a big thing in our trade. You be surprise on how many don’t know how to tie a proper square knot nonetheless a bowline. It puzzles me. I’m constantly re-tying not for safety concerns on the job.


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[brydan]

Having some basic rope skills can be very handy but I've sort of come full circle on knots. When I worked as an Arborist obviously there's ample opportunity to practice knot tying and went through a phase of trying to learn every knot out there. After a while though I found myself gravitating back towards the basics for every day use. Almost like there's a beauty in the simplicity of a plain old clove hitch or a bowline. Knowing 50 knots is great and sometimes there's a need for them but understanding how to use a dozen really well gets the work done.