Sea knot. Igor Balabanov knots

How to tie knots. 38 reliable tested knots

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 secure fastening various items? It turns out it's important. In our life, we need to be able to tie knots on 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 are indicated, existing restrictions and disadvantages. 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, the same node different people tied in various 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 of the "grinner" node is not a translation from in English, but conveys the sound of the English word.

At the end of the book you will find recommendations general. 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 node

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 runs are made against the direction of movement of the clock hand, if viewed from the root of the left rope, and in Fig. 2 runs 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 the help of this approach whole line knots can be made fast-untying.

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 picture). 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 more durable 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.

In this article, we will start showing and talking about rope knots, their types and different ways their knitting, The information will be translated and updated as new video instructions are filmed. Sometimes knots haunt a person at every step, leaving the house, we tie a tie and shoes, in everyday life and in nature, we have to knit knots. Any fisherman or hunter already knows how to tie various knots for their needs. And in mountaineering or in the marine business, people simply have to be able to tie a dozen knots.

Knots exist for a variety of purposes and purposes, making loops that tighten or not, connecting ropes of the same or different diameters, for tying rope to various objects, and so on. But it takes practice to tie knots correctly. And it is better to abandon the knot, and use another one if you have any doubts about its knitting. We will start with the simplest knots, and with each new knot we will get closer to more complex knots.

simple knot

A simple knot used to connect ropes and is a component of many knots, it can also be tied at the end of a rope to prevent it from unraveling. Perhaps this is the simplest of all knots and the smallest. But when the cable is pulled, the knot is strongly tightened and sometimes it is difficult to untie it. A simple knot strongly bends the rope, which reduces the strength of the cable by more than 2 times. But, nevertheless, this is the most popular node.

Straight Knot (Reef)

A straight knot is used to connect ropes of approximately the same diameter. It is not safe to tie ropes of different diameters with this knot, as a thin rope will tear a thicker rope. The direct knot was known as early as five thousand years BC in Egypt. And the ancient Greeks and Romans called him Hercules, because this is how the mythical hero Hercules tied the skin of a lion on his chest. The straight knot has four knitting options, but it is enough to know and be able to knit one of them. Control nodes are required at the root ends.

Hunter's Knot (Hunter's Knot)

In 1968, English doctor Edward Hunter (Edward Hunter) accidentally invented a knot that holds perfectly on cables and even on synthetic fishing line. In essence, it was a successful interlacing of two simple knots tied at the ends of two ropes. This invention caused a sensation in certain circles, and British patent experts issued a patent for this invention to Edward. The Hunter knot is held on all ropes, especially on soft ones, as well as on ribbons and fishing lines. The author of the book "Sea Knots" L. N. Skryagin gave this knot a different name - "Hunting Knot" since the surname Hunter is translated from English as a hunter.

counter eight

Another of the oldest knots for tying two ropes. This knot has another name "Flemish knot". This is a reliable and durable knot, it practically does not reduce the strength of the rope. To begin with, a figure eight is knitted at the end of one of the ropes, and then all the bends of the figure eight on the first rope are repeated with the running end of the second rope and passed towards the root end. After that, tighten. The counter eight is relatively easy to untie.

knot grapevine

Grapevine is the strongest of the knots designed for tying ropes of the same diameter. This knot has the lowest rope loosening ratio of 5%, other knots do not have such indicators. When tying the Grapevine knot, you can do without control knots, it still remains quite safe.

Knot Bayonet

This knot is a non-tightening loop that can hold a load acting in almost any direction. Another main advantage of this knot is that it can be easily untied even under load, which is very convenient. Make one and a half turns of the rope around a tree, post or even a stone. Lead the running end over the root end, bring it down and pass from under the root end into the loop formed (this is how you got the hose). Tighten and make another hose, and at the end be sure to tie a control knot.

Knot Quick Untie

The next knot can be named: pirate knot, bucket knot. This knot is quite secure if properly tied, and it can also be untied very easily and quickly by pulling on the running end. Recommended for temporary fastening, where you need to quickly untie the knot. Or it can be used in descending situations where you need to return the rope after descending by pulling on the running end.

Grasping Prusik knot

This knot is mainly used as a belay when descending or ascending a rope. In the event of a person falling off during the descent, this knot is tightened and prevents him from falling. And when climbing a rope, this knot can be used as a jumar. Pulling the knot up from the bottom, when loaded, the knot will tighten and hold the person. The knot was invented by Karl Prusik, president of the Austrian Alpine Club in 1931, and has proven itself in mountaineering and mountain tourism. But the knot does not work well on a wet and icy rope.

Austrian conductor

The knot is used when you need to make a loop in the middle of the rope, to create an anchor point in case of belaying, or if you need to separate the frayed section of the rope. This node also has other names: Alpine Butterfly, Middle Node, Median Conductor, Median Conductor.

Bowline Knot (Arbor Knot)

This is one of the oldest and most popular knots. Bowline can be safely called the "king of knots" for its simplicity and reliability. This knot is knitted at the end of the rope and is a secure, non-tightening loop. The gazebo is used in maritime, mountaineering and tourism. It will also be very useful to be able to tie this knot with one hand, which can be useful to you in an emergency.

Shkotovy and Bramshkotovy knot

These knots are used to tie ropes, both of different diameters, and the same. Knots are fast and easy to tie. Control nodes are also required for these nodes.

Bunny Ears (Double Conductor)

This is a knot that resembles a double bowline. Hare ears form two non-tightening loops. This knot does not require control knots, but after a heavy load it is difficult to untie. It is used mainly in mountaineering and in the case when it is necessary to transport the victim down to a shallow depth.

Rope bottom harness

Knots and how to tie them - it would seem that this is difficult? After all, we face them in Everyday life at every step and tie them without even thinking. From early childhood, we were taught to tie shoelaces, girls - ribbons and bows, then men learn to tie a tie. And then - in everyday life, on fishing, on vacation, hunting, in sports or maritime business - one way or another, but knots are present everywhere. Let's figure out how to tie knots on a rope correctly and which ones are the strongest.

What are nodes

Knots have existed for a long time, even our distant ancestors used them to create the first tools, clothes, get food: hunting and fishing. In essence, a knot is a certain way of weaving ropes, fishing line, ribbons, threads and other things, a way to connect them together or tie them to something by creating a loop.

That is, nodes have a very long and rather rich history of both application and development. Indeed, in every business, craft, direction where they were used, they came up with their own types, the most comfortable, strong or beautiful, depending on priorities. Such a connection can be woven from a different number of ropes, their different lengths, diameters. They differ in areas of application.

What are

Knots can be marine, tourist, climbing, hunting or fishing - this is the difference in their scope. For example, there are about seven hundred sea knots alone!

Each type has specific requirements. For example, tourist ones, in addition to being strong and simple, must simply be remembered, easy to tie, not crawl under load, not tighten tightly if this is not necessary.

Of course, knowing how to tie knots on a rope of all kinds is hardly possible, and not necessary. It is not available to any person on the planet. It is enough just to understand how to tie knots on a rope tightly and so that they look presentable at the same time.

Of course, immediately a good, strong connection or the desired loop will not work. It is necessary to learn how to tie a strong knot on a rope by practice, and not just in theory. Although the theoretical basis is also necessary to know. For example, how to tie a knot at the end of a rope: fold the free edges into a loop, leaving a tail of the length that the knot is needed, thread it through, tighten. The knot at the end of the rope is ready!

What determines the strength of the node

How to tie knots on a rope so that they are strong? The answer to this question is simple: firstly, you need to be able to knit them, no matter how trite it may sound. And secondly, the rope itself must be strong enough for this, otherwise no matter what skills you have in knitting knots, there will be little sense from this.

Any rope, cord or rope, and everything from which knots are knitted, has its own strength characteristic. Moreover, if the rope is used, for example, to tie a tent to a peg or even a boat to a fishing pier, hardly anyone thinks much about the level of its strength. But in some areas of application of knots, such inattention is unforgivable, for example, in mountaineering.

It is worth considering one fact: any knot in one way or another makes the rope less durable, for example:

• the figure-eight knot weakens by a quarter;
• bowline - by a third;
• weaving - by 35%.

All other knots make the rope less strong by about the same amount. Also, for the level of strength of both the rope and the knot, the following should be considered:

• if it is wet, then its strength is reduced by 10%;
• if used in severe frosts (up to 30 degrees), then it becomes less durable by a third;
• Dirty, old ropes that have been in the sun for a long time, with a damaged sheath lose half their strength.

Applications

Nodes are found even in ordinary life at every step, and they can be both functional and simply decorative. For example, recently bracelets or necklaces made of plaits, laces and thin ropes tied with beautiful knots have gained particular popularity.

They are also used to tie two ropes of the same thickness. In tourism, instead of ropes, other materials with different thicknesses can be used. With the help of a knot, you can tie a wide variety of loops: tightening, climbing, quickly untying (aka a bow), bowline, or those that are very difficult to untie. Keep in mind that most knots lead to chafing of the rope, and also tend to untie themselves.

Knot

Probably the most famous of all knots. You may not be able to tie it, but everyone has probably heard about it. What is it and how to tie knot on a rope?

First of all, it must be said that there are several sea knots, and each of them has its own name: running simple, reef, bowline, silk, scaffold. All of them are tightening loops with which they tied the ship to the pier. Their feature is a certain way of knitting and tightening the rope, in which it is stretched, making the knot reliable. And when the rope is loosened, the loop is easy to untie.

Most often, a bowline or gazebo knot is used. There is nothing difficult in learning how to tie it, and such a skill can come in handy at any time. Tie it up like this:

• a small loop is made, a piece of rope of such length is left in stock, what size is the knot needed;
• this end is threaded through the loop, as when tying a simple knot;
• wrapped around the free end of the rope, threaded into a small one and tightened.

For tying two ropes

It happens that it is necessary to tie two or even more ropes together, and also add knots on already tied ropes. For these purposes, there are special loops. So, how to tie a knot on a tied rope with a Flemish loop or an oncoming figure eight, which is one of the oldest, strongest and strongest:

• at the end of an untied rope, a figure eight is made from its free edge;
• the remaining end of the knotted repeat the bends and thread them, while tightening the loop.

This knot practically does not weaken the strength of the rope, while it is easy to untie it if necessary.

Non-untied knot

Sometimes it is necessary to tie a loop that will not untie under any circumstances. As a rule, this is considered to be one of those weaving. So, how to tie a strong knot on a rope that will definitely not untie at the most inopportune moment? First of all, you need to understand that it is a combination of two knots that are tied around the base with running ends:

• lay two ropes with ends facing each other;
• at one end, make a simple knot;
• pass the end of the other through the loop made on the first, make a turn around its base;
• tie the same simple knot with the second rope;
• move both loops towards each other until they come together;
• tighten the knot properly.

This is a very strong knot, for all its apparent simplicity, when pulled, it becomes so strong that it seems unlikely to untie it.

beautiful knot

Of course, not all loops and knots serve exclusively for functional purposes, they are also used to create jewelry: bracelets, necklaces. And knots are tied just for good luck, they are used in the technique of macrame, lace and more.

And this is where knowing how to tie a beautiful knot on a rope comes in handy. But there are quite a few such knots, so let's talk about a couple of the most easily doable and attractive ones.

Everyone remembers and knows, So, if you twist one or more ropes in this way, you get a beautifully tied braid of knots.

Another popular pattern is the braided crown or, to use the terminology of the macrame technique, the cobra. Used to create textile bracelets, necklaces, baubles, key chains and laces for an umbrella or dog leash. It is knitted from four ropes as follows:

• connect the ends of the ropes together;
• turn the ends towards you;
• tie a crown knot, making a loop out of each rope and pulling into it the end that lies behind it;
• tighten and continue to knit knots to the desired length.

Lace "braided crown" is ready! Now you can close its tips with special caps with a clasp, which are purchased at a jewelry store, and use it as a bracelet or necklace.

A person learns to knit knots from childhood. Having learned to tie shoelaces, the child knits his first knot. Throughout life, it is difficult to even imagine in what situations knowledge in knitting knots can come in handy.

Self-tightening knot - what is it

Most types of knots and ways of knitting them came to modern world from the fleet, although in this area it is used infrequently due to its unreliability. The fact is that a self-tightening knot holds tightly only under a constant load; at the moment of weakening, it is quite capable of being untied. Despite this, there are areas for its application.

This is the simplest original knot and in general is one of the simplest types of noose. This node will hold up well big weight and thrust proportional to the strength of the cable or other material from which it is made. But you need to be careful when using it, making sure that the load on the node does not weaken.

For better reliability, there are several variations of this node.

knot knitting

The methods of knitting this knot are among the simplest and fastest. All you need to create it is a rope with a running end and a support. Fishermen use a spool for this purpose.

The end of the rope is wrapped around the support, thus forming an open loop. At the end of the rope or fishing line, you need to form a loop. First make a winding around it behind the running end and wind up a closed loop. The running end of the loop must be made several turns and brought out through the main loop. Pull on it, the knot will tighten and, when loaded, will show all its power.

To improve the strength of the knot itself, when knitting, a self-tightening knot with half bayonets is used. It is performed no more complicated than the standard one. After completing the basic knitting technique, two half-bayonets are formed from the weight side. This type achieves the maximum effect when certain conditions are met:

• if it is not formed in the center;
• if the running end should be directed towards the intended load.

Where applicable

In all spheres of life, he will find his place. It is often used in mountaineering, in warehouses (they are used for hanging heavy objects). Fishermen use while knitting gear for fishing from the shore.

Shock-absorbing nodes are popular. They are formed on an additional rope, which is used to combine a spare attachment in case of destruction of the main one. There are also self-tightening knots for transporting goods or for various rescue operations. These include the braking unit, "belts" and mariner.

There are two types of fasteners - simple and complex, for different life situations. In the Navy, the original self-tightening knot is rarely used, giving preference to its variations.

Fastening

The mount is often popular with fishermen. Although experienced fishermen have suggested tying a self-tightening line knot without additional details, using them makes life much easier. The fastening helps to fix the loops during knitting, prevents the knot from abruptly unraveling, and simplifies the knitting process. On the shelves of fish stores, you can now see reels with a stopper for attaching the braid. Many anglers reel in the line held by the spool without any extra fasteners, but only those who have gotten their hands on it over many years of experience.

Kinds

In total, there are 18 types of self-tightening knots, but using one rope, only 4 types:

● Classic Prusik.

● Cross.

● With carabiner "arb".

● Bachmann knot (with carabiner).

The number of turns is unstable, if necessary, it can be increased.

It is necessary to single out one of the strongest knots - the constrictor knot. It takes its name from the zoological name of the boa constrictor, Boa constrictor, which defeats its prey by strangulation. This one with

self-tightening knot for a rope is reliable, performed using rounded objects instead of a support. As soon as the support disappears, it dissolves itself.

Use of the knot by anglers

The self-tightening knot for the crown is actively used by fishermen. It is a structure made of a bar of cake with a weight. To tie such a tackle is quite simple.

To do this, you need a fishing line, a double leash and a sinker. A special sinker must be purchased at the store, otherwise the whole device may become unsuccessful. Most often, it looks like a horseshoe with a hole in the center of the product. The cake bar is tightened with a self-tightening knot and hung with hooks.

To decorate the gear, a fishing line is taken 4 mm in diameter and up to 50 cm in length. The fishing line is pushed through the hole into the sinkers to the middle, after which it is brought up. Insulation is put on it, and a loop is made. After that, a self-tightening knot is formed, on which the crown is attached. The insulation serves as a fastening for a long leash on the side of the free end of the fishing line, on which the swivel is attached, in order to protect the fishing line from twisting in the current. By securing the cake bar with hooks, you can consider that the task is completed. The blank is attached with a carabiner to the main line. The bait is ready to be cast. Getting into the water, it gradually gets wet, and the crumbling cake from the cake spreads in the reservoir, enticing the desired fish.

Nautical

Initially, a self-tightening rope knot was created by sailors to fasten sails and various items on deck. Reliable knots are the key to success, because the seas and oceans are so restless. During the heyday of navigation, there were more than 500 types of knots. Knitting sea knots is a whole science. But with the introduction of the steam engine, the need for sails disappeared, knots began to be used less. And the change in the composition of the materials of cables and ropes caused some knots to lose their effectiveness.

A self-tightening knot in maritime affairs was used to attach to cylindrical objects. It is simply called a noose, since the noose for the gallows was tied according to the same principle. In the absence of load or with variable traction, the running end slips out, dissolving the entire assembly. This was the reason for the refusal to use it. Therefore, the fleet began to use the constrictor knot and self-tightening with half bayonets. The peculiarity of its knitting is that the knot itself is placed with an offset, so that the running end is directed towards the load. Due to this, it will not slip out so quickly.

Advantages

The self-tightening knot gained its recognition primarily due to its ease of knitting and high efficiency. Despite the unreliability, it is often used, but in the case when you are sure of the presence of permanent weighting. When forming a node, no additional materials or devices are required. The main task with which he copes brilliantly is to withstand a load proportional to the density of the cable (rope, fishing line, cable) from which the knot is knitted.

In the presence of constant weighting, the knot is not able to untie on its own, only manually, which will also not cause trouble. It unties just as easily as it ties. This advantage was appreciated by fishermen and climbers, for whom every second is precious. This property makes this node a leader.

Even a child can learn to knit a noose, and correct use contributes to the maximum implementation of the expected result - reliable retention of a large weight.

Knots appeared in antiquity, since their use was required in almost all crafts. Before people learned how to make fire themselves, they already knew several types of strong knots and used them in their everyday life. There was a time when knitting such knots was an art, so the secret of their “creation” was passed down in the family only by inheritance. When the time of sailors and discoverers came, the nodes began to acquire a new, special purpose. The fate of the ship, as well as its mounts, sails, anchors and many other devices depended on their strength. Therefore, at this time, many new varieties of marine knots with appropriate properties were developed. Currently, thousands of different nodes are used, the age of which is several millennia.

This node can be considered the simplest, smallest node. It is indispensable not only on the ship, but also in everyday life. Due to its properties, with pressure on the cable, this knot is strongly contracted. Moreover, after that it is difficult to untie it, in addition, it can directly spoil the cable. To create it, we take a rope, cable or thread by the main end, then we make an ordinary half-knot. After this, we thread the main end into the resulting loop.

To get this knot, you need to make half-bayonet knots 2 times in a row. To do this, take the end of the cable or thread, circle it around desired item, such as sticks or eaves. Then we lead it around the fixed end of the cable, and thread the running (moving) end into the loop formed.

The result is a half bayonet, and to create a full knot, we repeat this combination.

This knot is used in exceptional situations for tying two ropes or cables. With subsequent strong pressure on the cable, including when wet, the knot turns into a tight lump that cannot be untied. To connect two cables or threads, their ends must be folded in parallel. To do this, you need to take two ends at a point 15–30 cm from the edge of the cable and, circling them around the entire axis, you should thread these ends into the existing loop. After that, the cables must be parted in opposite directions. This knot is suitable for natural ropes and cables not made from fishing line or synthetics.

The self-tightening knot is attractive for its functionality and simplicity. The stronger the load subsequently hangs on the cable tied with this knot, the more the knot itself will tighten and hold. Therefore, it is often also called one of the variants of the noose. This knot is used when it is necessary to hang a heavy load from a beam, hook or cable. To perform this knot, you need to wrap the running end of the rope or cable once around the beam itself. Thread the other end into the resulting loop. This is done with smooth movements, otherwise there will be no desired effect from the node made.

This type of knot is simply necessary if you need something not only to fasten or tie the load very tightly, but also when you also need to quickly untie the knot while hanging.