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Which Bowline Is Best

Which Bowline Is Best

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 6th 2020

While the bowline is one of the most time-honored knots, it's also one of the most controversial. Because it's been used for so long, and has played such an integral role … read more
The Ashley Book of Knots

The Ashley Book of Knots

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Sep 11th 2020

For knotting enthusiasts, nothing is more sacred than the ABoK. The Ashley Book of Knots, published in 1944, contains a wealth of knowledge about knots, their uses, and h … read more
7 Knots Everyone Should Know

7 Knots Everyone Should Know

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Feb 27th 2020

The subject of Knot tying often sounds intimidating. Many assume this mysterious skill is pretty outdated and nerdy. But that really couldn't be furthe … read more
Monkey Fist Size Chart

Monkey Fist Size Chart

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Dec 5th 2019

Monkey fist knots can serve a variety of functions. They can be used as keychains, doorstops, drawer pulls, or decorations. For even more ideas, read our blog post Monke … read more
How to Tie a Slip Knot

How to Tie a Slip Knot

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 22nd 2019

There is some confusion around the term "slip knot." Knot tiers often get this knot confused with various sliding knots such as a midshipman's hitch, which is more accur … read more
Grog's Animated Knots

Grog's Animated Knots

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Aug 1st 2019

If you're an experienced paracord crafter, you've probably heard of the Animated Knots by Grog website. For those of you that don't know, animatedknots.com is the most popula … read more
Monkey Fist Ideas

Monkey Fist Ideas

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Apr 4th 2019

If you read our Mastering Monkey Fists post, you are probably looking for ways to use your newfound knot knowledge. —or not. Maybe you're content with just keeping … read more
Getting Started with Turk's Head Knots

Getting Started with Turk's Head Knots

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Feb 28th 2019

Turk's head knots range from very simple to insanely complex. If you haven't yet tied one of these intricate knots, now is your chance to learn a little about them. They're … read more
A Better Binding Knot

A Better Binding Knot

Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 17th 2019

Perhaps you can relate to this: I often find myself needing a knot to bind something. Sometimes it's to bundle a bunch of items together, other times it's to keep s … read more

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