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2. Farrimond friction hitch - Wikipedia

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   The Farrimond friction hitch is a quick release adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension. It is useful when the length of a line will need to be periodically adjusted in order to maintain or adjust tension whilst remaining quick and easy to untie; such as when hanging the ridge line for a Basha.

3. Pile hitch - Wikipedia

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   The pile hitch is a kind of hitch, which is a knot used for attaching rope to a pole or other structure. The pile hitch is very easy to tie and can be tied in the bight, without access to either end of the rope, making it a valuable tool. A pile hitch may be easily and quickly tied either in the end or bight of a heavy line.

4. Marlinspike - Wikipedia

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   Historically a separate tool, the marlinspike is integrated in specialized versions of folding rigging and pocket knives. Sailors who become proficient at knot tying, splicing, and sewing using the marlinspike are said to have mastered marlinespike seamanship , earning them the right to be known as marlin spikes or marlinspike seamen .

5. Highwayman's hitch - Wikipedia

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   Highwayman's hitch, Highwayman's hitch, draw hitch, Highwayman’s cutaway, Bank Robbers Knot, Getaway hitch or Quick-release knot: Category: Hitch: Related: Tumble hitch, Mooring Hitch: Releasing: Non-jamming: Typical use: Quick-release, draw loop hitch: Caveat: Potentially unstable, especially when tied around large objects

6. Mooring hitch - Wikipedia

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   The mooring hitch can be used to tie a small boat to a post, pole, bollard or similar. As it is a quick-release knot, it can be easily untied by pulling the working end E. [1] If the working end is long enough, this can be done from the boat. [2] It is considered rather insecure though. [2] [3] Tying the mooring hitch

7. Nail knot - Wikipedia

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   Carp anglers use the nail knot to attach monofilament-fishing line and/or braided fishing line to lead core leader material. To tie the nail knot by hand is very difficult; therefore some anglers use a nail knot-tying tool. It is one of those deceptively simple, clever, useful, and easy to use tools that many seem to own.