[blogslidersmall][content]The Overhand Knot is one of the most fundamental knots and forms the basis of many others including the simple noose, overhand loop, angler’s loop, reef knot, fisherman’s knot and water knot. The overhand knot is very secure, to the point of jamming badly. It should be used if the knot is intended to be permanent. It is often used to prevent the end of a rope from unraveling.[/content][/blogslidersmall]

[blogslidersmall][content]The Simple Noose is the simplest of the nooses, and used mostly as a base for further work.  It is a close relative of the overhand-knot and the Marline Hitch or Single Hitch.  If used as a noose it is best to add an overhand-knot in the end. This noose can also be used as a “poor-man’s” snare for catching small birds.[/content][/blogslidersmall]

[blogslidersmall][content]The Munter Hitch (aka Italian Hitch or Crossing Hitch) is a simple knot, commonly used by climbers, cavers, and rescuers as part of a life-lining or belay system. To climbers, this knot is also known as HMS, the abbreviation for the German term Halbmastwurfsicherung, meaning half clove hitch belay. This technique can be used with a special “pear-shaped” HMS locking carabiner, or any locking carabiner wide enough to take two turns of the rope.[/content][/blogslidersmall]

[blogslidersmall][content]Titan Knots – Mooring Hitch (aka Tugboat Hitch)

The Mooring Hitch (aka Tugboat Hitch or Lighterman’s Hitch) is a knot ideal for heavy towing, or making fast to a post, bollard, or winch. It is easy to release, even under great load.[/content][/blogslidersmall]

[blogslidersmall][content]A Heaving Line is a simple, moderately heavy, heaving knot used on a lightweight line used on ships to establish a connection with people on another ship, the shore, or even shipmates who have gone overboard. The knot adds extra bulk and weight, making it easier to throw.[/content][/blogslidersmall]

[blogslidersmall][content]The Two Color Snake Skin Paracord Bracelet by TIAT J. D. Lenzen (TyingItAllTogether) has just released another great paracord projects video:  The Two Color Snake Skin Paracord Bracelet The single strand version of the Snake Skin Sinnet is revealed in the book ‘Paracord Project Inspirations‘ (no video available). This, the two color version of the (locking) sinnet, reveals a unique “ball-start—loop-finish” tying technique that will allow all two strand ties to become more easily made into bracelets…[/content][/blogslidersmall]

[blogslidersmall][content]The Monkey’s Fist, or monkey’s paw, is a type of knot, so named because it looks somewhat like a small bunched fist/paw. It is tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it easier to throw, and also as an ornamental knot. This type of weighted rope can be used as a hand-to-hand weapon, called a slungshot by sailors. It was also used in the past as an anchor in rock climbing, by stuffing it into a crack. Nowadays it is still sometimes used in sandstone.[/content][/blogslidersmall]

[blogslidersmall][content]The Double Overhand Knot is simply a logical extension of the regular overhand knot, made with one additional pass. The result is slightly larger and more difficult to untie. It forms the first part of the surgeon’s knot and both sides of a double fisherman’s knot. The strangle knot is a rearranged double overhand knot made around an object. It is sometimes used to secure items to posts.[/content][/blogslidersmall]

[blogslidersmall][content]Take a look at the Christmas Giveaway contest Duck Hunters is having. They’re got quite a bit of nice stuff, including some Titan Paracord.

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[blogslidersmall][content]The Boot Lace Bar by TIAT J. D. Lenzen (TIAT) has just released another great paracord projects video:  The Boot Lace Bar The Boot Lace Bar is a tie that integrates the elegance of interlocking half hitches with the stylized look of left and right circling outer cords. Together these two tying techniques generate a bar that emulates the look of laced boots…

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[blogslidersmall][content]The Bowline Knot is an ancient and simple knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope. It has the virtues of being both easy to tie and untie; most notably, it is easy to untie after being subjected to a load. The bowline is sometimes referred as King of the knots because of its importance. It is one of the four basic maritime knots (the other three are figure-eight knot, reef knot and clove hitch).[/content][/blogslidersmall]

[blogslidersmall][content]Dawn Sun Bar Paracord Bracelet by TIAT Tying-It-All-Together (TIAT) released another great paracord projects video:  How to Make a Dawn Sun Bar Paracord Bracelet The Dawn Sun Bar was designed earlier this year, in Middleton, CA. A town I often return to and love. Inspired by the sight of the dawn Sun slowly peering over a mountainous terrain…

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