Marlinspike hitch

Based on the figure 8 knot, figure 8 follow through knot is one of the ways of tying a figure 8 loop the other one being the figure 8 on a bight. It secures the climbing rope to a harness thereby protecting the climber from an accidental fall. How to Tie a Figure Eight Follow […]

Text-Book of Seamanship - Part 1

A Marlinespike Hitch is an old sailor's knot, used to create a knot in the middle of a line that can actually hold on to small tools and objects. It was used by boatsmen to hold onto large nails called "marlinespikes." Interestingly...

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Marlinspike Hitch.

Marlinspike Hitch.

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How to tie a Marlinspike Hitch with animation and step by step tutorial by NetKnots

The Buntline Hitch is a very secure, but little known knot. It’s history goes back to the age of sail when a knot was needed that would stay tied to the foot of the sails on Square-Rigged Sh…

Is it imperative that you know how to tie knots before you start hammock camping? Well, no. There are a few hammock manufacturers that have…