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Knots 3D – Learn how to tie over 150 useful knots

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Re: Knots 3D – Learn how to tie over 150 useful knots

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Post by denlekke »

fdr wrote: post #17

I took pandemic time to learn some knots, and then forget a bunch of them that didn't offer enough distinct utility to me. I highly recommend the Farrimond Friction Hitch: https://www.animatedknots.com/farrimond-friction-hitch-knot It's simple and fast to tie (with a little practice for muscle memory), and with an extra turn has exceptional friction preventing loop collapse in some situations where even a bowline wou…

nice, kinda like a prusik. i'll give it a go

i learned the trucker's hitch in high school and use it all the time https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trucker's_hitch

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Post by windexh8er »

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Re: Knots 3D – Learn how to tie over 150 useful knots

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Post by gffrd »

lkxijlewlf wrote: post #40
gffrd wrote: post #9

I have to ask: what is HN's interest in knots? Regularly (and dependably!), posts about knots make their way to the front page, often to the top … it's nearly in the same mold as "articles warning about lending/housing behavior".

Knots are generally a solution to a problem. I think that's why they fit. Question is, why don't we see as many about saws?

Exactly! Or … I don't know, fans?

I suspect it has to do with that knots are universal, transform something simple into an incredibly useful tool, and has limitless applications.

I'm now trying to thing of other things that fit this description beyond raw materials.

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Post by deltarholamda »

blacksmith_tb wrote: post #43
karaterobot wrote: post #7

I use this website all the time: https://www.animatedknots.com/ Someday I'll buy the Ashley Book of Knots , and on that day I'll truly begin my journey into middle age.

The ABK is a wonderful artifact, but a very poor guide for learning to tie the knots in its pages. I highly recommend any of the clearly illustrated books from International Knot Tiers' Guild[1] members like Geoffery Budworth, Des Pawson and John Shaw. 1: https://igkt.net/

>The ABK is a wonderful artifact, but a very poor guide for learning to tie the knots in its pages.

I disagree. The Ashley Book does not give in-depth step-by-step details, but it gives enough. You may have to train your brain a bit, but it's not all that difficult. It seems like I reference my copy every week or so for one thing or another.

If there is a complaint about the Ashley book, it's that it was written at a time before synthetic fibers. Some knots may require modifications, and all splices should be increased in length to account for the differences.

For a single reference book, it covers so much quite well, and the index is a marvel. It deserves a place on your shelf.

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Post by kqr »

MikeBVaughn wrote: post #49
yardshop wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Nice knot! I agree with the others, I use the taut line hitch frequently, but this is interesting and looks like it will get easier to tie after a few times. Then it has a pull tag for a quick release.

The tautline hitch is, after the square knot, probably my most-used knot outdoors. It's just versatile and adjustable. I know people say there are usually better knots for various jobs where you can employ it, but throughout all of Boy Scouts and beyond, it was always at least good enough. Plus, it's really satisfying the way you can slide and adjust it. There's something so wonderful about getting sophisticated mech…

Do you know about the prusik knot, and the corresponding practise of prusiking?

Works on the same principle as the taut-line hitch. You can hang your weight in the knot on a vertical rope indefinitely. If you can then find a way to unload the knot, you can slide it up the rope and then put your weight on it again, slightly higher up than before.

So how do you unload the knot? By loading another of the same knots! So you alternate between loading and sliding the two knots, making your way up the rope with comparatively little effort and comparatively high security.

It's quite amazing!

Re: Knots 3D – Learn how to tie over 150 useful knots

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Post by albertzeyer »

Knots are a fascinating topic, and a recurring one on HN, for example:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10200917 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26867300

Many years ago, I learned about Ian's secure knot (https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm), a shoelace knot, which I have used since then. It just never accidently opens but still is simple to tie and also simple to open on intention.

Re: Knots 3D – Learn how to tie over 150 useful knots

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Post by warmwaffles »

mewse-hn wrote: post #46

I'm going fishing soon for the first time this year, and was reminding myself of the one knot I learned while I was a fishing guide one summer. I found it on this page - apparently it's called the "palomar knot". I'm very fond of it because you can easily tie it with cold, wet hands in the rain and it won't lose fish. Works with braided and monofilament.

I've forgotten all the knots I learned in Boy Scouts. This is a great time for me to spend some time relearning.
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