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*R.S. Lee. ''All The Knots You Need''. Algrove Publishing. ISBN 0-921335-47-4 | *R.S. Lee. ''All The Knots You Need''. Algrove Publishing. ISBN 0-921335-47-4 | ||
*Raoul Graumont. ''Handbook of Knots''. Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. ISBN 0-87033-030-6 | *Raoul Graumont. ''Handbook of Knots''. Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. ISBN 0-87033-030-6 | ||
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*J.C. Turner and P. van de Griend (ed.) (1996). ''History and Science of Knots''. World Scientific. ISBN 981-02-2469-9 | *J.C. Turner and P. van de Griend (ed.) (1996). ''History and Science of Knots''. World Scientific. ISBN 981-02-2469-9 | ||
- | + | =External links= | |
- | *[[Media: | + | {{Knot Links}} |
+ | * [http://www.geocities.com/roo_two/clovehitch.html Notable knot Index] - shows quick method of tying | ||
+ | * [[Media:Step-By-Step-Knots-11-Basic-Scout-Knots.pdf|Step-By-Step knots]] [[Image:Pdficon small.gif]]: 11 Basic knots fit on the front and back of one page. | ||
+ | * [[Media:Six-Boy-Scout-Knots.pdf|Six Boy Scout knots]] [[Image:Pdficon small.gif]] by John Geffre | ||
+ | * [http://www.layhands.com/Knots/Knots_KnotsIndex.htm knots Index] | ||
+ | * [http://www.geocities.com/roo_two/knotindex.html The Notable knot Index] | ||
+ | *[[Media:All_lower_rank_knots.pdf|All lower rank knots]] {{PDF}} | ||
*[[Media:When_to_use_knots_lashings.pdf|When to use knots lashings]] [[Image:Pdficon small.gif]] (152K PDF) | *[[Media:When_to_use_knots_lashings.pdf|When to use knots lashings]] [[Image:Pdficon small.gif]] (152K PDF) | ||
*[http://www.seascout.org/general_resources/download_area.html#img12 Sea Scout Knots] | *[http://www.seascout.org/general_resources/download_area.html#img12 Sea Scout Knots] | ||
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*[http://www.animatedknots.com Animated knots] (Javascript) | *[http://www.animatedknots.com Animated knots] (Javascript) | ||
*[http://www.layhands.com/Knots/Knots_KnotsIndex.htm Knots Index] | *[http://www.layhands.com/Knots/Knots_KnotsIndex.htm Knots Index] | ||
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*[http://www.fishing-nc.com/fishing-knots.php Fishing knots] | *[http://www.fishing-nc.com/fishing-knots.php Fishing knots] | ||
*[http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/index.htm Ian's Shoelace Site] | *[http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/index.htm Ian's Shoelace Site] | ||
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Special Knots, and Advanced Knots, for Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class.
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Note that Wikipedia has hundreds of knots and huge amount of knot theory. This page used to be nothing but a copy of that knot theory page. Other resources are listed below.
Advanced Knots
Constrictor knot
Constrictor knot | |
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Names | Constrictor knot, Gunner's knot |
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Typical use | |
Caveat | May be difficult to untie once tightened |
Releasing | |
Category | Binding knots |
Group | Advanced knots |
Related | Clove hitch |
See The Ashley Book of Knots # 1188, p. 216.
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— Grog |
- Required for
- Instructions
- Lesson Videos
- Notes
Monkey's fist
Monkey's fist | |
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Names | Monkey's fist, |
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Typical use | |
Caveat | |
Releasing | |
Category | knots |
Group | Advanced knots |
Related |
- Required for
- Instructions
- Lesson Videos
- Grog's Animated Knots: Monkey's Fist - Monkeys Fist Knot - Wonder How To Video: Monkeys Fist Boating Knot - Wonder How To Video: Monkeys Fist Knot - Wonder How To Video: Monkeys Fist Knot - Wonder How To Video: Monkeys Fist Knot - Wonder How To Video: Monkeys Fist Knot
- Notes
See The Ashley Book of Knots # 2200 - 3, p. 354. Grog notes: "The Monkey's Fist is used as a decorative knot and has been recommended to weight the end of a heaving line."
- The is one of the Forty Knots.
Ocean plait
Ocean plait | |
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Names | Ocean plait, |
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Typical use | |
Caveat | |
Releasing | |
Category | knots |
Group | Advanced knots |
Related |
- Required for
- Instructions
- Lesson Videos
- Notes
Trucker's hitch
Trucker's hitch | |
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Names | Trucker's hitch, |
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Typical use | |
Caveat | |
Releasing | |
Category | knots |
Group | Advanced knots |
Related |
- Required for
- Instructions
- Lesson Videos
- Grog's Animated Knots: Trucker's Hitch - Wonder How To Video: Truckers Hitch Knot - Wonder How To Video: Truckers Hitch Knot - Wonder How To Video: Truckers Hitch Knot - Wonder How To Video: Truckers Hitch Boy Scout Knot - Video: Trucker's Hitch
- Notes
See The Ashley Book of Knots # 2124, p. 344.Grog notes: "The Trucker's Hitch (Lorry Hitch, Haymaker's Hitch, Harvester's Hitch) has the distinctive feature of providing a three to one purchase when being tightened. The variety of names for this hitch is a tribute to its widespread use. It is a valuable knot - particularly for securing loads or tarpaulins."
Turk's head
Turk's head | |
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Names | Turk's head, |
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Typical use | |
Caveat | |
Releasing | |
Category | knots |
Group | Advanced knots |
Related |
- Required for
- Instructions
- Lesson Videos
- Grog's Animated Knots: Turk's Head - Wonder How To Video: Turk Head Knot - Wonder How To Video: Turks Head (Woggle) Decorative Knot - Wonder How To Video: Turks Head Knot For Sailing - Wonder How To Video: Turks Head Knot For Sailing - Wonder How To Video: Turks Head Knot In A Flat Or Matt Format
- Notes
See The Ashley Book of Knots # 1303 - 5, p. 232. Grog notes: "The Turk's Head is widely used as a slide, or woggle, for scout's scarves."
See also
Reference books on knots
- See The Ashley Book of Knots . Clifford W. Ashley]], Doubleday, New York. ISBN 0-385-04025-3
- R.S. Lee. All The Knots You Need. Algrove Publishing. ISBN 0-921335-47-4
- Raoul Graumont. Handbook of Knots. Cornell Maritime Press/Tidewater Publishers. ISBN 0-87033-030-6
- Cyrus L. Day. Knots & Splices. International Marine/McGraw-Hill Companies. ISBN 0-87742-252-4
- Geoffrey Budworth (1999). The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework. Annes Publishing Limited. ISBN 1-55267-986-1
- John Cassidy (1985). The Klutz Book of Knots. Klutz Press, Palo Alto, California. ISBN 0-932592-10-4
- Des Pawson(2001). Pocket Guide to Knots & Splices. Produced for Propsero Books by RPC Publishing Ltd., London. ISBN 1-55267-218-2
- Brion Toss. The Complete Rigger's Apprentice. International Marine/McGraw-Hill Companies. ISBN 0-07-064840-9
- Allen Padgett and Bruce Smith. On Rope. National Speleological Society. ISBN 0-9615093-2-5
- J.C. Turner and P. van de Griend (ed.) (1996). History and Science of Knots. World Scientific. ISBN 981-02-2469-9
External links
- Animated Knots: Basic Scout Knots - Forty Scout knots - Special Knots - Sailing knots - Fishing knots - Folsoms Knots - Animatedknots.com - Great Animations - More Animated Knots - More great Animated Knots - Still more - Knot Videos - Basics Videos - Basics2
- Other Knot Links: Advanced knots - Ropers Knots Page - Climbing Knots - Fishing knots - Knots Index
- Notable knot Index - shows quick method of tying
- Step-By-Step knots
: 11 Basic knots fit on the front and back of one page.
- Six Boy Scout knots
by John Geffre
- knots Index
- The Notable knot Index
- All lower rank knots
- When to use knots lashings
(152K PDF)
- Sea Scout Knots
- Ropers Knots Page Practical knots
- Knot Gallery (GIF format)
- Rock Climbing Knots
- Animated knots (Javascript)
- Knots Index
- Fishing knots
- Ian's Shoelace Site
- International Guild of Knot Tyers
- Notation describing methods of tying knots
- The Notable Knot Index
- Underground rope rescue knots