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Alexander the Great's solution-slicing through the knot with his sword-was effective, if not subtle. This ancient problem known, in honor of the story, as the Gordian problem-how hard is it to untie a knot?-now has a modern solution. No matter how complex a knot may be, it is ...
How to tie an Overhand Loop Knot. THE OVERHAND LOOP KNOT provides a quick and easy method of forming a fixed loop at the end of a line or anywhere in a rope by forming a bight at the desired location. The knot jams tight and is difficult to untie after it has been pulled tight. ...
When it comes tonecktie knots, there are four main types: the four-in-hand, the Pratt, the half Windsor, and the full Windsor. Sure,there are hundreds of different knot styles to choose from, but these are the mainstream basics that every guy should know in order to look his best. Wh...
The Artillery Loop can be a useful knot for camping, boating, ranch, horse and livestock work. A similar knot, the Alpine Butterfly Knot is considered superior and more safe for critical applications, but the Artillery Loop is faster to tie and untie. ...
This simple knot makes an adjustable loop anywhere on a rope. Easy to tie and untie, you can use this fairly strong knot to secure tent stakes. Take the end of the rope and make a loop, also known as a bight. Then tie an overhand knot with the loop.Watch this videofor step-by-st...
The emphasis, therefore, is on compactness and reliability with no interest in being able to untie them. Many fishing knots employ multiple, tightly wound turns. The structure of such knots changes under load – outer wraps are pulled into the knot and the inner line becomes outer wraps....
It’s important to know how to tie a Midshipman’s Hitch Knot if you’re heading out on the water. It’s a strong and practical knot that can be used for a variety of purposes. It’s easy to tie, unloaded or under load, and relatively easy to untie too.
Like many knots, the three-strand Matthew Walker knot isn't difficult to tie, but can easily be ruined if you pull it tight incorrectly. Since it may take a little practice to learn to tighten this knot correctly - and since it can be difficult to untie - it might be a good idea to...
Erika has a BUNCH of great tying ideas in her videos. While you see a strap coming between the toes, it’s not like the normal thong styles. Kelly’s No-Knot (Strap / No Knot / Slip On) You can move the knot to the back of the sandal for a different look, BTW. ...