Synthetic ropes usually have the ends melted to bind their strands together.
| Square Knot: Used to join two ropes of equal thickness. | |
| Thief Knot: Differs from the Square knot in the placement of the running end. Devised by sailors as a means of deterring entry into a pack | |
| Sheet Bend: Used to join two ropes of unequal thickness. Notes that the thicker rope forms the loop. | |
| Fisherman's Knot: Used to join springy materials eg. fishing line. Note ensure that the two thumb knots are tied so that they nestle together when tightened. | |
| Thumb Knot: Also called the overhand knot. | |
| Overhand Knot: This version has an extra turn to make it easier to untie. | |
| Figure Eight: Distributes the load on the rope making it easy to untie. | |
| Whipping: Fiber ropes need to have the end bound with twine to stop them unraveling. Synthetic ropes usually have the ends melted to bind their strands together. |
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| Bowline: A non-slip loop. Used in rescue work. | |
| Slip Knot: Used where the strain on the standing part will hold the knot. | |
| Man Harness: Used to make a series of non slip loops in a rope. It can be used to harness people for a pull. | |
| More Knot Resources: | |
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| Troop 7 | George Merrick Troop 7 is located in Coral Gables, Florida. |
| Troop 9 | Troop 9 in Billings, Montana. This site has nifty animations of the knots. |
| Folsom Knots | Alan Folsom Jr.'s web page for knots. |
Page updated 4/3/04.