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The Anchor Knot or Anchor Bend is a secure, reliable knot for most types of ropes and lines. Excellent for attaching a boat to a ring styled mooring, or even a rope to an anchor. Also excellent for attaching a lead to a halter.
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The Anchor Bend or Anchor Knot with Half Hitch is a secure, reliable knot for most types of ropes and lines. The add half hitch is an extension of the Anchor Bend or Anchor Knot, simply adding extra security to an already very reliable knot.
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The Builders Knot forms the basis of a number of knots and can be tied in a number of different ways. Caution should be used as the Builders Knot can come undone if the object it is attached to can rotate or if a constant pressure is not maintained.
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The Cat's Paw Variation is a sure way of connecting a ring, swivel or hook to a loop without too much obtrusion into the lines natural contours.
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The clove hitch forms the basis of a number of knots and can be tied in a number of different ways.
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The clover hitch forms the basis of a number of knots and can be tied in a number of different ways. I have therefore shown this method of a clover hitch to a ring.
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The cow hitch is a very versatile knot. However, unlike the pedigree cow hitch, the cow hitch will not tolerate loads from an angle.
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The Draw hitch is used for attaching a line to a rail, post or spar, especially if the rope may need releasing quickly.
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The dry weather hitch forms the basis of a number of knots and can be tied in a number of different ways. Caution should be used as the dry weather hitch can come undone if the object it is attached to can rotate or if a constant pressure is not maintaine
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The Fireman's hitch is used for attaching a line to a rail, post or spar, especially if the rope may need releasing quickly.
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The Fisherman's Bend is a secure, reliable knot for most types of ropes and lines. Excellent for attaching a boat to a ring styled mooring, or even a rope to an anchor.
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The Fisherman's Bend with Half Hitch is a secure, reliable knot for most types of ropes and lines and is simply adding extra security to an already very reliable knot.
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The Girth Knot is a very versatile knot. Unlike the pedigree Girth Knot, the girth knot will not tolerate loads from an angle.
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The half hitch is a very handy knot for outdoor enthusiasts to know and understand if only to be used as a locking knot.
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The Halter hitch is a simple method of hitching to a rail or post. Its advantage is the ease of tying and releasing, even after a considerable load has been applied.
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The Highwayman's hitch is used for attaching a line to a rail, post or spar, especially if the rope may need releasing quickly.
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The Lark's Head is a very versatile knot. However, unlike the pedigree ring hitch, the Lark's Head will not tolerate loads from an angle.
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One of the main advantages of this hitch over and above the Cow Hitch is that it retains its strength regardless of the angle of pull.
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One of the main advantages of this hitch over and above the Girth Knot is that it retains its strength regardless of the angle of pull.
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One of the main advantages of this hitch over and above the Lark's Head is that it retains its strength regardless of the angle of pull.
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One of the main advantages of this hitch over and above the Ring Hitch is that it retains its strength regardless of the angle of pull.
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The ring hitch is a very versatile knot. However, unlike the pedigree ring hitch, the ring hitch will not tolerate loads from an angle. It is however very secure with direct load.
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The round turn with two half hitches is a dependable knot due to its ability to hold well under almost any conditions.
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