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This category includes resources for tying and using knots.
This page was last updated on August 16th, 2008
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iKnotiKnot
Sells a video showing knots and splices tied from the user's perspective. Also how to create a rope making machine.
SailfreeSailfree
Common sailing knots, including the Figure 8, Square knot, Sheet bend, Clove hitch, and Bowline. Illustrations, instructions, and common uses.
Rope RescueRope Rescue
Covers common rescue knots including the Tensionless hitch, Mariner's knot, and Inline Figure 8. Illustrations and appropriate uses.
USSDG SuturesUSSDG Sutures
Guide to surgical knots, including sutures.
New Zealand Speleological SocietyNew Zealand Speleological Society
Covers common caving knots including the Figure 8, Figure 9, Alpine Butterfly, Italian hitch, and Tape knot. Illustrations and common uses.
The Knotting Dictionary of KännetThe Knotting Dictionary of Kännet
Covers some common and some uncommon knots, including the Reef knot, Square knot, Sheepshank, Simple Simon Over, Monkey's Fist, and Vice Versa. Illustrations and common uses. What the knot is called in other languages. User-submitted comments.
University of New England Mountaineering ClubUniversity of New England Mountaineering Club
Covers the Alpine Butterfly, Bowline, Clove hitch, and Fisherman's knot. Animation and common uses.
Knots on the WebKnots on the Web
A collection of knotting resources.
Sophia-Antipolis Speleogical SocietySophia-Antipolis Speleogical Society
Covers common caving knots including the double figure-8 on a bight and the farmer's knot. Illustrations.
Sporting Adventures Kids KnotsSporting Adventures Kids Knots
Covers the Bowline, the Fisherman's, the Clove hitch, and the Blood knot. Animated with instructions. Requires Shockwave Player.
The Pitzen KnotThe Pitzen Knot
Illustrations and step-by-step instructions.
Irish ClimbingIrish Climbing
Covers common climbing knots, including five friction knots for ascending the rope. Illustrations and common uses.
Grogono Animated KnotsGrogono Animated Knots
Includes information on knots for boating and scouting.
Notable Knot IndexNotable Knot Index
New, useful, and interesting bends, loops, hitches, and knots.
The Prusik KnotThe Prusik Knot
Discussion, comments, and tips regarding use for both sailing and climbing. History.
Animated Knot Tying SoftwareAnimated Knot Tying Software
Downloadable demonstration software
Ruckus SocietyRuckus Society
Covers the Fisherman's knot, Bowline, Prusik, Water knot and several hitches. Illustrations and common uses.
Baggy's Rope BoxBaggy's Rope Box
Covers the Angler's loop, the Fisherman's knot, and the Friendship knot. Step by step illustrations and instructions.
Ropers Knots PagesRopers Knots Pages
Index of knots with links, illustrations, and descriptions.
Six Exploding KnotsSix Exploding Knots
Covers six knots that untie easily, including the Sliding Butterfly, Double Carrick bend, and Clove Hitch Biting a Bight. Step-by-step illustrations with instructions and a table of properties.
Beer KnotBeer Knot
Photos and instructions for tying this variant of the water knot.
The Lehigh GroupThe Lehigh Group
Covers common marine knots, plus the Hangman's knot, the Scaffold knot, and the Gallows knot. Illustrations and common uses.
Ian's Shoelace SiteIan's Shoelace Site
Illustrations and instructions. Including common, faster and more secure knots. Also a section on different methods of lacing shoes.
5.10 Climbing Club: Double Butterfly5.10 Climbing Club: Double Butterfly
Explanation, illustrations, and instructions.
Knot KnotesKnot Knotes
Trivia, jokes, records, projects, and games. Knot basics. Downloadable fonts.
Team Whiskers KnotsTeam Whiskers Knots
Catfishing Team. Includes information on baits, knots, rigs, tackle, recipes, and tournaments.
Alrama's KnotsAlrama's Knots
Animated graphics of several knots being tied.
Blue Ridge Mountain Rescue GroupBlue Ridge Mountain Rescue Group
Covers climbing and rescue knots including how to make a seat harness from webbing and the bowline-on-a-coil. Photos and instructions.
Knot KnowledgeKnot Knowledge
Covers single loop knots, double loop knots, hitches, friction knots, bends, and stopper knots. Step by step instructions with photos. Definitions of terminology.
Caving KnotsCaving Knots
Illustrated guide to the most commonly used knots in underground exploration.
RopeworksRopeworks
A book of knots, hitches, splicing, lashing and rope making.
Rec.crafts.knots FAQRec.crafts.knots FAQ
Frequently asked questions for the newsgroup, covering resources, recommendations, and links.
Best Knots for Fishing and OutdoorsBest Knots for Fishing and Outdoors
Illustrations and instructions for a large number of knots used in fishing, boating and paddling.
ClimerwareClimerware
Analysis of the strength loss caused by using a girth hitch. Climbing variations of the girth hitch, the dogvine, the mule knot, and the Figure-8. How to tie a bowline and clove hitch one-handed.

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