The Beginner's Guide to Knots

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That was outstanding mate, thank you.

The way the knots relate to each other was a genius-level addition. Thanks for that. It made my day (so far).

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imagine if you could describe these nots with words

Living in a city I don't use ropes for pretty much anything, but you never know when a proper knot will come in handy.

For a pure beginner, you introduce two concepts in their use without explaining what they are: the half-hitch, and the bight. The half-hitch could be guessed within context by the described clove-hitch (though chirality could catch someone out attempting to reproduce it), but the term 'bight' is used with no prior or post description as to what a bight is, and it would not be immediately obvious in the video that it refers to a folded/looped portion or rope manipulated without use of the ends.

Great video and loved the advice at the end. Thanks.

I actually have that second book you showed! I bought that and a Paracord fusion book on my birthday. I have a piece of cord in my pocket I practice my knots on, and I’ve created a few bracelets and even a double cobra belt. This is a cool hobby if you have hyperactive hands, and can’t sit still while listening to the news. Im actually taking interest in knots that create more complex mechanisms, like pulleys and lockable features. Im not sure of this is even a field, but I’m learning gradually what books to buy.

You should have an affiliate link to the books. Thank you

Even the rooster agrees 😅

When tying down a load with multiple passes, like that mattress, lock off EACH passage thru a shackle with 2 half hitches on a bight, or individual trucker's hitches. That way, if the rope fails, the whole mess won't come undone and lose the load. I learned this thru bitter and costly experience. It's more time and effort, but it's much, much more secure.

My bite seems to slip through those clove hitch when I ratchet down. Wrong type of rope maybe or tying it wrong?

oh my word - I didn't realise you could "derive" knots like that! Thank you - this was the BEST knot explanation I've ever seen.

God I’m such a nerd

I've watched a lot of knotting videos but this one blew my mind. I didn't know all these relations exist and that you can basically transform knots into other knots. Your video is amazing to understand WHY knots are the way they are and not just HOW to knot them

Personally, I have to mute the audio to focus on the knot tying

Thank you! For the algorithm!

What kind of rope/cord/line/twine should I buy to practice these things? It’s my first time viewing such knots and I’m really impressed, I want to learn them.

I have several gas cans plastic type with a handle on the top and a handle on the side which turns into the top when pouring it out.

I’m tired of them spilling and tipping over in the back of my truck I’ve tried tiring them to a taunt line on the front and back of the cans but it’s crazy to have to untie the whole thing any time I need to get a fuel can out untieing every time

Can you help

I am trying to figure out how to keep them in place but have a quick release with out

The book of survivalism

You're an awesome teacher, me and my awful memory really appreciate this video!!

What kind of rope (cord) should a beginner buy to get started?

For me, the important question is always, "What do I need this line to hold, and how heavy is it?" The second most important question is, "How easy will it be to unravel this once I'm done with it." Great demonstration here.

Where can I purchase paramax ?

Thank you 🙏

I think what makes your videos different, you not only explain the knot thoroughly but you show when and where to apply it in working applications.

Thanks

My god dude why do you have a solid copper bar???

Superb demo. And of course, a couple of half hitches is a clove hitch around the rope too.
I had known about knot roots. i.e. many knots are based on the single hand over knot, the half knot, reef/square knot and the figure of eight. Never noticed the granny knot being at the base of a clove hitch.

Noticeably, many people when tying their shoes, tie the loops as a granny knot variation rather than the more secure square knot.

The photography on this video is amazing...

this video is FANTASTIC! The way you walk through the logic of improving a simple knot into a more secure one is so helpful for both remembering how to tie them and understanding how they work

I love tying knots, I work in the oilfield and when I first started their was no hooks on any of the ropes on the vessels so you would have to hand tie a bag with 50lbs in it up 100 ft and pray your knot held so I learned a lot of ways to tie. I have different size rope all over my house for when im bored and want to practice lol. I dont know even 10% of the knots in the world but I know the ones that I need that wont fail no matter the purpose 🤙

Ohhhhh thank you very much now i can hang something in this rope

Best knot tutorial.

Now the only thing i've got to do is buy some rope.

time to get kinky

Very good informative video. Loved it!

which knot though, rope or biolog-

The knot seen at the 3 minute mark is legitimately what I've been taught by my dad forever ago. He has a yachting hobby and your boat/ship needs to be stable when in the harbour. In current weather as well as in a sudden violent storm.

Thanks

Классный видос!

another video that makes me a master instantly but my stupid brain forgets everything the next day

Oh so this is what a knot is. Idk why those furries are into tying knots, but I do not regret looking them up!

TIL I've been trying my shoes wrong for 30 years

The way you teach is the most dad way I ever heard. I'm all for a new dad