Illustration of how to DIY binding method

Half Knot

Introduction: The basic knot of all knots.

Purpose: To prevent slipping, or to temporarily prevent further unwinding when the end of the rope is split.

Disadvantages: It is difficult to untie the knot when it is too tight or gets wet.

Eight-character Knot

Introduction: The method is simple and easy to remember.

Use: Can be used as a temporary or simple stop or braking point on a rope.

Features: Even if the ends are pulled tightly, they can still be easily untied.

Flat knot

Purpose: to tie the two ends of the same rope together. It is suitable for connecting ropes of the same thickness and material; but it is not suitable for thicker ropes with smooth surfaces.

Features: Once the wrapping method is wrong, the result may be an incomplete slipknot, and the knot will fall apart when pulled hard. If the knot is pulled too tight, it will not be easy to untie; but if you hold the rope end with both hands and pull hard on both sides, it can be easily untied.

Secret: Left to right, right to left.

The Renren Knot

Introduction: Known as the king of knots, it is the most popular knot in the world and is frequently used in various outdoor sports, even in all walks of life or in daily life. of use.

Usage: Used when the rope is tied to other objects or formed into a loop at the end of the rope

Features: Easy to knot and untie, high safety when combined, wide range of uses , ever-changing.

Double knot

Introduction: used as the beginning and end of other knots.

Usage: Usually used on items with equal force on both ends, suitable for horizontal pulling force.

Features: It has extremely high safety. However, if force is applied only on one end of the rope, the knot of the double tack may become messed up or loosened.

Triple tack knot

Introduction: The function is the same as the double tack knot, but it is stronger.

Purpose: Apply drag in the vertical direction.

Others: Also known as Rolling Hitch, Magnus Hitch, Taut-line Hitch, Stopper Hitch.

Fisherman's Knot

Introduction: This knot is very easy to tie, but difficult to untie. Therefore, it should be avoided as much as possible to use it on some ropes with good quality, and it is not suitable to use it on ropes that will be pulled very tightly, because after tightening, it will be difficult to untie.

Purpose: To connect two ropes together, usually two hard and soft ropes.

Prussian Knot

Camp Nail Knot

Introduction: It allows you to move the knot up and down on the rope at any time.

Usage: Used at the end of various diagonal stay ropes.

Features: The tightness of the rope can be adjusted at any time.

Shrinking Knot

Purpose: To shorten a long rope to avoid cutting it because it is too long. This method can also be used to strengthen the protection of parts of the rope that are prone to wear.

Features: If the rope is too loose, the knot will easily loosen and lose its function.

Rope knotting

Purpose: Press two ropes together.

Features: Easy to untie.

Tie a firewood knot/tie a wooden knot

Introduction: It has a loop that can be adjusted at will.

Usage: Binding and pulling items such as wood.

Features: Although it is a convenient and reliable knot, it must be under tension, otherwise it will loosen and cause danger