The basic knots of rope knots are as follows:
1. Half knot
Introduction: The basic knot that is generally used to tie all other knots.
Purpose: To prevent slipping, or to temporarily prevent the rope from continuing to unravel when the end of the rope opens.
Cons: Difficult to untie when the knot is too tight or gets wet.
2. Eight-character knot
Introduction: The method of playing is very simple and easy to remember.
Usage: Can be used as a temporary point on a rope, or a simple stopping or braking point.
Features: Even if the ends are pulled tightly, they can be easily untied.
3. Flat knot
Introduction: You can tie it when the rope is not long enough.
Usage: Tying the two ends of different ropes together. It is generally suitable for connecting ropes of the same thickness and material, but is not suitable for use on thicker ropes with smooth surfaces.
Features: If the wrapping method is wrong, it may become an incomplete slipknot.
4. The Renren Knot
Introduction: Known as the king of knots, it is the most popular practical knot method in the world.
Purpose: Used when the rope is looped around other objects or formed into a loop at the end of the rope.
Features: Easy to tie and untie, very safe, versatile, and very versatile.
5. Double tack knot
Introduction: Generally used at the beginning and end of other knots.
Usage: Usually used on items with the same force applied at both ends and suitable for horizontal pulling force.
Features: It has very high safety, but if force is only applied on one end of the rope, the knot of the double tack is likely to be messed up or loosened.
6. Triple hitch
Introduction: The function is the same as the double hitch, but it is stronger than the double hitch. It is also called a drawstring knot, a turning knot, etc.
Usage: Generally used for drag in the vertical direction.
Features: Stronger than two sets of joints.
7. Fisherman’s Knot
Introduction: This knot is easy to tie but difficult to untie.
Purpose: To connect two ropes together, usually two hard and soft ropes.
Features: Therefore, try to avoid using it on some ropes with better quality, and it is not suitable to be used on ropes that are easily pulled tightly, otherwise it will be difficult to untie after tightening.
8. Camp nail knot
Introduction: It allows you to move the knot up and down on the rope at any time.
Usage: Generally used at the end of various cable stays.
Features: The tightness of the rope can be adjusted at any time.
9. Shortening knot
Introduction: shorten the rope.
Purpose: To shorten a relatively long rope to avoid cutting it because it is too long. This method can also be used to enhance the protection of parts of the rope that are prone to wear and tear.
Features: If the rope is too loose, this knot will easily loosen and lose its function.
10. Pulling firewood knots/tying wooden knots
Introduction: A circle that can be adjusted at will.
Usage: Binding and pulling heavy objects such as wood.
Features: Although it is a convenient and reliable knot, it must be under tension otherwise it will loosen and easily cause danger.