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The anchor bend is a knot used for attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination. The name is a misnomer, as it is technically not a bend, but a hitch. Origins
The killick hitch / ˈ k ɪ l ɪ k / is a type of hitch knot used to attach a rope to oddly shaped objects. [1]: 32 It is a combination of a timber hitch tied in conjunction with a half hitch [1]: 23 which is added to lend support and stability when pulling or hoisting the object.
A Tensionless hitch is an anchor knot used for rappelling or rope rescue. Unlike most knots, the tensionless hitch retains a 100% efficiency rating, [ 3 ] meaning the strength of the knot is equal to the strength of the rope; it is not a significant stress riser .
Anchor bend – attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination; Angler's loop – knot which forms a fixed loop. Useful for fine or slippery line, it is one of the few loop knots which holds well in bungee cord; Arbor knot – attach fishing line to the arbor of a fishing reel
An anchor knot used for rappelling or rope rescue. Timber hitch: A knot used to attach a single length of rope to a cylindrical object. Trilene knot: A multi-purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching monofilament line to hooks, swivels and lures. Trucker's hitch: A compound knot commonly used for securing loads on trucks or trailers.
The taut-line hitch is an adjustable loop knot 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 tension. It is made by tying a rolling hitch around the standing part after passing around an anchor object. Tension is maintained by sliding the hitch to adjust the ...
The Knot Bible: The Complete Guide to Knots and Their Uses, page 143. A & C Black. ISBN 9781408155875. Budworth, Geoffrey (2012). The Knot Book Hachette UK. ISBN 9780716023159. Finazzo, Scott (2016). Prepper's Guide to Knots: The 100 Most Useful Tying Techniques for Surviving any Disaster, page 117, Ulysses Press. ISBN 9781612436302.
Snell knot; Surgeon's knot; T. Trilene knot; Triple fisherman's knot; Turle knot; U. Uni knot This page was last edited on 25 March 2022, at 09:32 (UTC). Text is ...