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- May 5, 2023
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I haven't seen this on the website so I decided to make a compilation of all useful knots I found off of this website (animatedknots.com). I only chose knots that would be useful for hanging, I didn't consider other uses (doesn't mean it can't be used for other things). I used a shoelace for testing, as although some people might purchase better string, this guide is meant to be very basic. so since some people may have access to only easy to access string, I assumed shoelace string would be the best. I didn't include any knots that seemed overly complicated, required too many extra possibly inaccessible supplies (2+ strings, needles, etc.), had a low durability, etc. Each knot can be used for both the noose and attachment to the anchor point unless stated otherwise. When completing each knot, be sure to check if you are going over or under for each step, this can affect how the knot turns out if done wrong. Also be sure to securely tighten appropriately when you are ready to use a knot. Always leave a generous amount of space near the free end of the knot, so the end wont easily slip out. Along with each knot I rated different aspects about it.
- Difficulty, 0 being the easiest, 5 being the most difficult. 2 being average. don't be too alarmed with higher numbers of difficulty. they are all considered easy (I didn't include any hard to complete knots), it is just different levels of easy.
- Adjustable, this represents if I can make the loop of the knot bigger or smaller, after I made the knot.
- Pressure close, this is if the loop will get tighter, when pressure is applied to the string bellow/above. this would be useful for lets say hanging, when the person hangs, will it get tighter around their neck/the anchor point? looser? etc.
- Durability, this is about the knot, and how well it holds up to an immense amount of pressure. this is only talking abut the knot, not the string used. some strings may break under pressure. this is just about how sturdy i believe the knot is. 0 if knot falls apart under pressure, 5 if knot stays/gets tighter under pressure.
Adjustable Grip Hitch:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Alpine Butterfly Loop:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this is solely meant for the noose.
Anchor Hitch:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5, look at comments
comments: loose string end may be able to slip, but haven't experienced that when practicing knot.
Arbor Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Ashley Stopper Knot:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: for this knot to work as a connection to the anchor point/as a noose, the initial loop at the beginning should be around the anchor point/around the neck/leave it open to give enough space for the neck. when folding the string over, the object should fall into the right loop. continue the knot bellow, instead of turning out as one knot, you should have your loop, tied with a tight secure knot at the end.
Australian Braid Knot:
difficulty: 4/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: put upper larger loop around neck/anchor point. when knot is done, the braid should all tighten together. don't keep it apart like in the video.
Blake's Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5, look at comments.
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. this seems like a good knot, the only thing that worries me is that the extra free end might slip out. i haven't seen this happen at all during practices though.
Boom Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4.5/5
comments: none.
Bowline Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5, look at comments
comments: loose end concerns me as it could slip out of the knot if not done correctly. this hasn't happened during practice though, i recommend giving some space between the end of the non-used rope and the knot, so enough friction can be created. make sure the knot is completely tight.
Bowline on a Bight:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: look at comments
pressure close: look at comments
durability: 5/5
comments: when the knot is initially made, the loop size can be adjusted, and pressure on the loop will make it smaller. however, if the knot is made tighter, these two functions are lost.
Buntline Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: look at comments
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: when the knot is loose, the loop is adjustable in size. if the knot tightens, the loop will still close with pressure, but it is not manually adjustable anymore.
Butcher's Knot:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5
comments: none.
Clove Hitch – Rope End:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5, look at comments
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. the loose end could theoretically slip out. however i have not experienced this in my practice. make a lot of space between the knot and the end of the loose end to ensure knot doesn't open up.
Constrictor Knot (Rope End Method):
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the anchor point. adding a stopper at the end may make this knot more durable.
Cow Hitch – End Method:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: look at comments
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. as long as both ends are extended and tied together so equal pressure is on both sides, this knot won't slip. if uneven pressure is put on one side over the other, the loose end may slip out and the knot will fall apart.
Davy Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. loose end theoretically could slip out. although this hasn't happened during my practice.
Double Alpine Butterfly Loop:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: look at comments
durability: look at comments
comments: this knot/loop should be done where instead of the hand, is your anchoring point. make the two end loops big enough to fit your head through. tie the two loose ends around the anchor point again for security. if this is not done, the knot/loop may become loose with pressure.
Double Davy Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the anchor point. loose end theoretically could slip out. although this hasn't happened during my practice.
Double Dragon Loop:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the noose.
Double Turle Knot:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. when creating this knot, make the initial two loops around your anchor point, then continue the knot as normal.
Dropper Loop Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the noose. when loop is facing downwards, right side of string should be longer, as it is the adjusting string. left side can be short.
Farmer's Loop:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: look at comments
durability: look at comments
comments: this knot/loop is better for partial hanging. compared to the video, the stick will be your anchor point. when the knot is complete, loosen the string to widen the loop, then tie the two free ends together around the anchor point. if this is not done, the knot/loop may become loose with pressure.
Farrimond Friction Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: look at comments
durability: 5/5, look at comments
comments: when the knot is loose, the loop will close with pressure, when the knot gets tighter, the loop may struggle to close with pressure. despite this, the knot will always be adjustable. I also recommend for the last step, instead of making a loop, to pull the string all the way through instead.
Figure 8 Directional Loop:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: no
durability: 4/5, look at comments
comments: this knot is good/interesting due to the fact that no matter how tight you make the knot, the loop will always be easily adjustable in size. I recommend making the knot at the top of your string, as the lower half of the string will be the adjusting string. I also recommend using the adjusting string to make your anchor point, otherwise, the adjusting string will make the knot slip open under pressure.
Figure 8 Double Loop:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Figure 8 Follow Through Loop:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Figure 9 Loop:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
Four-in-Hand Necktie:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: for this knot, just do the same thing as the video but instead of a tie, use the string/rope you will be using. keep the side of the string that represents the short end of the necktie long, and keep the side of the string that represents the long end of the necktie short. use the adjusting string as the rest of your rope.
Gnat Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
Half Hitch Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 3.5/5
comments: none.
Half Windsor Necktie Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: for this knot, just do the same thing as the video but instead of a tie, use the string/rope you will be using. keep the side of the string that represents the short end of the necktie long, and keep the side of the string that represents the long end of the necktie short. use the adjusting string as the rest of your rope.
Halter Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
Halyard Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 2.5/5
comments: this knot should only be used tightly around the anchor point.
Heaving Line Knot:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: for this knot, before wrapping the string around the line in a circle, make the end loop as large as needed or wrap it around whatever anchor point. then continue the knot as normal.
Icicle Hitch (End Method):
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this is solely meant for the anchor point. you may tie the two free end strings together to create a noose, or connect to another string.
Improved Clinch Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: look at comments
pressure close: look at comments
durability: 3.5/5
comments: the loop is normally adjustable and closes with pressure, although when the knot gets too tight, these functions tend to be lost.
Klemheist Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this is solely meant for the anchor point. this knot requires a string with no free ends, or the free ends tied together, to create a full closed loop/circle before starting.
Lanyard Knot:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: it took like 5 minutes for me to figure out how to untie this knot so i think it's really good.
Ligature – Two Hands:
difficulty: 0.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: none.
Lighterman's Hitch:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4.5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. i recommend tightening the knot before adding the two half hitches at the end.
Manger Hitch:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: instead of making a loop for the last step, pull the string all the way through, then tighten the knot.
Midshipman's Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
Mooring Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: once again i recommend pulling the end loop all the way through, this way the knot cannot be easily released
Non-Slip Mono Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Noose Knot:
difficulty: 0.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Orvis Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 3.5/5
comments: knot can ever so slightly loosen with pressure.
Palomar Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the noose.
Perfection Loop Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the nose. reminder: nobody is perfect, not even a loop :)
Poacher's Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
Pratt Necktie Knot:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4.5/5
comments: for this knot, just do the same thing as the video but instead of a tie, use the string/rope you will be using. keep the side of the string that represents the short end of the necktie long, and keep the side of the string that represents the long end of the necktie short. use the adjusting string as the rest of your rope.
Prusik Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. although shown in the video, the two ends do not need to be conjoined in order to do this knot.
Rapala Knot:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: look at comments
comments: this knot can loosen a bit with pressure until enough friction is applied. if enough friction isn't present, this knot can slip open.
Ring Hitch:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the anchor point. at the end of the steps, pull the release loop all the way through.
Round Turn & Two Half Hitches:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point.
Running Bowline:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
San Diego Jam Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Siberian Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: pull the lower loop with a free end all the way through.
Sliding Double Fisherman's:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: i really like this one because it can be made easily as both the connection to the anchor point, and the noose at the same time.
Slip Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 3/5
comments: the object will be in the loop created. i noticed the knot sliped a bit when pressure was applied.
Stevedore Stopper:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: put your object/neck in the initial loop created, then continue the knot as normal.
Strangle Knot – Using End:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: none
Surgeon's Loop Knot:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4.5/5
comments: none.
Timber Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5
comments: none.
Trilene Knot:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: none.
Trucker's Hitch:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Tumble Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4/5
comments: like usual always pull the release line all the way through.
Turk's Head Knot:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. leave one end of the string long then continue the knot.
Two Half Hitches:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 3.5/5
comments: none.
Uni Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Water Bowline:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Windsor Necktie Knot:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4.5/5
comments: for this knot, just do the same thing as the video but instead of a tie, use the string/rope you will be using. keep the side of the string that represents the short end of the necktie long, and keep the side of the string that represents the long end of the necktie short. use the adjusting string as the rest of your rope.
How to use this guide:
There is a lot on this guide and it may be tough to choose which knot to use. I recommend choosing the most important aspect to you, weather it's high durability, low difficulty, etc. Then search through the options like that. I also recommend trying the knots on your own and rating them on your own scale. A knot that may have ben easier for me to make, may be harder for you to make. Also consider the fact that you most likely have a different type of rope than what I used. And while each knot is possible to do with every type of rope, it may affect each result differently.
Personally, I believe the best knots are the ones with high difficulty, high durability, and can't be adjusted or closed with pressure. This is just my personal opinion though, just because I have found these to be the strongest.
I am also making this the thread to ask any questions having to do with knots (unless it becomes locked by mods obviously). if you have questions, me or someone else will do our best to try and help.
this thread took a lot of energy out of me over the past few days that I've been working on it. many times i felt like giving up but i decided to continue making it for the community so you guy could have it. in turn i just ask that you guys be nice. constructive criticism is definitely allowed, just don't be too harsh. thank you!
and good luck <3
- Lra
I haven't seen this on the website so I decided to make a compilation of all useful knots I found off of this website (animatedknots.com). I only chose knots that would be useful for hanging, I didn't consider other uses (doesn't mean it can't be used for other things). I used a shoelace for testing, as although some people might purchase better string, this guide is meant to be very basic. so since some people may have access to only easy to access string, I assumed shoelace string would be the best. I didn't include any knots that seemed overly complicated, required too many extra possibly inaccessible supplies (2+ strings, needles, etc.), had a low durability, etc. Each knot can be used for both the noose and attachment to the anchor point unless stated otherwise. When completing each knot, be sure to check if you are going over or under for each step, this can affect how the knot turns out if done wrong. Also be sure to securely tighten appropriately when you are ready to use a knot. Always leave a generous amount of space near the free end of the knot, so the end wont easily slip out. Along with each knot I rated different aspects about it.
- Difficulty, 0 being the easiest, 5 being the most difficult. 2 being average. don't be too alarmed with higher numbers of difficulty. they are all considered easy (I didn't include any hard to complete knots), it is just different levels of easy.
- Adjustable, this represents if I can make the loop of the knot bigger or smaller, after I made the knot.
- Pressure close, this is if the loop will get tighter, when pressure is applied to the string bellow/above. this would be useful for lets say hanging, when the person hangs, will it get tighter around their neck/the anchor point? looser? etc.
- Durability, this is about the knot, and how well it holds up to an immense amount of pressure. this is only talking abut the knot, not the string used. some strings may break under pressure. this is just about how sturdy i believe the knot is. 0 if knot falls apart under pressure, 5 if knot stays/gets tighter under pressure.
Adjustable Grip Hitch:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Alpine Butterfly Loop:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this is solely meant for the noose.
Anchor Hitch:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5, look at comments
comments: loose string end may be able to slip, but haven't experienced that when practicing knot.
Arbor Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Ashley Stopper Knot:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: for this knot to work as a connection to the anchor point/as a noose, the initial loop at the beginning should be around the anchor point/around the neck/leave it open to give enough space for the neck. when folding the string over, the object should fall into the right loop. continue the knot bellow, instead of turning out as one knot, you should have your loop, tied with a tight secure knot at the end.
Australian Braid Knot:
difficulty: 4/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: put upper larger loop around neck/anchor point. when knot is done, the braid should all tighten together. don't keep it apart like in the video.
Blake's Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5, look at comments.
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. this seems like a good knot, the only thing that worries me is that the extra free end might slip out. i haven't seen this happen at all during practices though.
Boom Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4.5/5
comments: none.
Bowline Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5, look at comments
comments: loose end concerns me as it could slip out of the knot if not done correctly. this hasn't happened during practice though, i recommend giving some space between the end of the non-used rope and the knot, so enough friction can be created. make sure the knot is completely tight.
Bowline on a Bight:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: look at comments
pressure close: look at comments
durability: 5/5
comments: when the knot is initially made, the loop size can be adjusted, and pressure on the loop will make it smaller. however, if the knot is made tighter, these two functions are lost.
Buntline Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: look at comments
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: when the knot is loose, the loop is adjustable in size. if the knot tightens, the loop will still close with pressure, but it is not manually adjustable anymore.
Butcher's Knot:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5
comments: none.
Clove Hitch – Rope End:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5, look at comments
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. the loose end could theoretically slip out. however i have not experienced this in my practice. make a lot of space between the knot and the end of the loose end to ensure knot doesn't open up.
Constrictor Knot (Rope End Method):
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the anchor point. adding a stopper at the end may make this knot more durable.
Cow Hitch – End Method:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: look at comments
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. as long as both ends are extended and tied together so equal pressure is on both sides, this knot won't slip. if uneven pressure is put on one side over the other, the loose end may slip out and the knot will fall apart.
Davy Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. loose end theoretically could slip out. although this hasn't happened during my practice.
Double Alpine Butterfly Loop:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: look at comments
durability: look at comments
comments: this knot/loop should be done where instead of the hand, is your anchoring point. make the two end loops big enough to fit your head through. tie the two loose ends around the anchor point again for security. if this is not done, the knot/loop may become loose with pressure.
Double Davy Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the anchor point. loose end theoretically could slip out. although this hasn't happened during my practice.
Double Dragon Loop:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the noose.
Double Turle Knot:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. when creating this knot, make the initial two loops around your anchor point, then continue the knot as normal.
Dropper Loop Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the noose. when loop is facing downwards, right side of string should be longer, as it is the adjusting string. left side can be short.
Farmer's Loop:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: look at comments
durability: look at comments
comments: this knot/loop is better for partial hanging. compared to the video, the stick will be your anchor point. when the knot is complete, loosen the string to widen the loop, then tie the two free ends together around the anchor point. if this is not done, the knot/loop may become loose with pressure.
Farrimond Friction Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: look at comments
durability: 5/5, look at comments
comments: when the knot is loose, the loop will close with pressure, when the knot gets tighter, the loop may struggle to close with pressure. despite this, the knot will always be adjustable. I also recommend for the last step, instead of making a loop, to pull the string all the way through instead.
Figure 8 Directional Loop:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: no
durability: 4/5, look at comments
comments: this knot is good/interesting due to the fact that no matter how tight you make the knot, the loop will always be easily adjustable in size. I recommend making the knot at the top of your string, as the lower half of the string will be the adjusting string. I also recommend using the adjusting string to make your anchor point, otherwise, the adjusting string will make the knot slip open under pressure.
Figure 8 Double Loop:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Figure 8 Follow Through Loop:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Figure 9 Loop:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
Four-in-Hand Necktie:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: for this knot, just do the same thing as the video but instead of a tie, use the string/rope you will be using. keep the side of the string that represents the short end of the necktie long, and keep the side of the string that represents the long end of the necktie short. use the adjusting string as the rest of your rope.
Gnat Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
Half Hitch Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 3.5/5
comments: none.
Half Windsor Necktie Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: for this knot, just do the same thing as the video but instead of a tie, use the string/rope you will be using. keep the side of the string that represents the short end of the necktie long, and keep the side of the string that represents the long end of the necktie short. use the adjusting string as the rest of your rope.
Halter Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
Halyard Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 2.5/5
comments: this knot should only be used tightly around the anchor point.
Heaving Line Knot:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: for this knot, before wrapping the string around the line in a circle, make the end loop as large as needed or wrap it around whatever anchor point. then continue the knot as normal.
Icicle Hitch (End Method):
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this is solely meant for the anchor point. you may tie the two free end strings together to create a noose, or connect to another string.
Improved Clinch Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: look at comments
pressure close: look at comments
durability: 3.5/5
comments: the loop is normally adjustable and closes with pressure, although when the knot gets too tight, these functions tend to be lost.
Klemheist Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this is solely meant for the anchor point. this knot requires a string with no free ends, or the free ends tied together, to create a full closed loop/circle before starting.
Lanyard Knot:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: it took like 5 minutes for me to figure out how to untie this knot so i think it's really good.
Ligature – Two Hands:
difficulty: 0.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: none.
Lighterman's Hitch:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4.5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. i recommend tightening the knot before adding the two half hitches at the end.
Manger Hitch:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: instead of making a loop for the last step, pull the string all the way through, then tighten the knot.
Midshipman's Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
Mooring Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: once again i recommend pulling the end loop all the way through, this way the knot cannot be easily released
Non-Slip Mono Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Noose Knot:
difficulty: 0.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Orvis Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 3.5/5
comments: knot can ever so slightly loosen with pressure.
Palomar Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the noose.
Perfection Loop Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the nose. reminder: nobody is perfect, not even a loop :)
Poacher's Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
Pratt Necktie Knot:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4.5/5
comments: for this knot, just do the same thing as the video but instead of a tie, use the string/rope you will be using. keep the side of the string that represents the short end of the necktie long, and keep the side of the string that represents the long end of the necktie short. use the adjusting string as the rest of your rope.
Prusik Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. although shown in the video, the two ends do not need to be conjoined in order to do this knot.
Rapala Knot:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: look at comments
comments: this knot can loosen a bit with pressure until enough friction is applied. if enough friction isn't present, this knot can slip open.
Ring Hitch:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4/5
comments: this knot is solely meant for the anchor point. at the end of the steps, pull the release loop all the way through.
Round Turn & Two Half Hitches:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point.
Running Bowline:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: none.
San Diego Jam Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Siberian Hitch:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4/5
comments: pull the lower loop with a free end all the way through.
Sliding Double Fisherman's:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: i really like this one because it can be made easily as both the connection to the anchor point, and the noose at the same time.
Slip Knot:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 3/5
comments: the object will be in the loop created. i noticed the knot sliped a bit when pressure was applied.
Stevedore Stopper:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: put your object/neck in the initial loop created, then continue the knot as normal.
Strangle Knot – Using End:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: none
Surgeon's Loop Knot:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4.5/5
comments: none.
Timber Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3.5/5
comments: none.
Trilene Knot:
difficulty: 2.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 3/5
comments: none.
Trucker's Hitch:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Tumble Hitch:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 4/5
comments: like usual always pull the release line all the way through.
Turk's Head Knot:
difficulty: 3/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: this knot is only meant for the anchor point. leave one end of the string long then continue the knot.
Two Half Hitches:
difficulty: 1/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 3.5/5
comments: none.
Uni Knot:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Water Bowline:
difficulty: 2/5
adjustable: no
pressure close: no
durability: 5/5
comments: none.
Windsor Necktie Knot:
difficulty: 1.5/5
adjustable: yes
pressure close: yes
durability: 4.5/5
comments: for this knot, just do the same thing as the video but instead of a tie, use the string/rope you will be using. keep the side of the string that represents the short end of the necktie long, and keep the side of the string that represents the long end of the necktie short. use the adjusting string as the rest of your rope.
How to use this guide:
There is a lot on this guide and it may be tough to choose which knot to use. I recommend choosing the most important aspect to you, weather it's high durability, low difficulty, etc. Then search through the options like that. I also recommend trying the knots on your own and rating them on your own scale. A knot that may have ben easier for me to make, may be harder for you to make. Also consider the fact that you most likely have a different type of rope than what I used. And while each knot is possible to do with every type of rope, it may affect each result differently.
Personally, I believe the best knots are the ones with high difficulty, high durability, and can't be adjusted or closed with pressure. This is just my personal opinion though, just because I have found these to be the strongest.
I am also making this the thread to ask any questions having to do with knots (unless it becomes locked by mods obviously). if you have questions, me or someone else will do our best to try and help.
this thread took a lot of energy out of me over the past few days that I've been working on it. many times i felt like giving up but i decided to continue making it for the community so you guy could have it. in turn i just ask that you guys be nice. constructive criticism is definitely allowed, just don't be too harsh. thank you!
and good luck <3
- Lra
