100 Knots

A comprehensive guide to 53 essential knot-tying techniques, from basic to advanced.

Fixed Overhand Bend
Fixed Overhand Bend
The fixed overhand bend is a simple method of joining two ropes by tying an over...
Reef Knot
Reef Knot
The reef knot is one of the oldest and most well-known knots, formed by tying tw...
Sheet Bend
Sheet Bend
The sheet bend is a reliable method for joining two ropes of different diameters...
Slippery Sheet Bend
Slippery Sheet Bend
The slippery sheet bend is a variation of the standard sheet bend where the thin...
Double Sheet Bend
Double Sheet Bend
The double sheet bend adds an extra wrap of the thinner rope around the bight of...
Fisherman's Knot
Fisherman's Knot
The fisherman's knot joins two ropes by tying an overhand knot in each end aroun...
Double Fisherman's Knot
Double Fisherman's Knot
The double fisherman's knot is a more secure version of the fisherman's knot, us...
Surgeon's Knot
Surgeon's Knot
The surgeon's knot is a modification of the reef knot where the first crossing u...
Water Knot
Water Knot
The water knot is used to join two ends of webbing or flat material together, fo...
Mixed Knot
Mixed Knot
The mixed knot is specifically designed to join two ropes of significantly diffe...
Interweave Bend
Interweave Bend
The interweave bend joins two ropes by interlocking their internal strands, crea...
Zeppelin Bend
Zeppelin Bend
A secure, symmetrical bend known for being easy to untie even after heavy loadin...
Carrick Bend
Carrick Bend
A classic decorative bend used for joining two heavy ropes or hawsers. It is bul...
Hunter's Bend
Hunter's Bend
A modern, secure bend made by interlocking two overhand knots tied in each rope....
Ashley Bend
Ashley Bend
A secure and compact bend developed by Clifford Ashley. Each rope end passes thr...
Flemish Bend
Flemish Bend
A bend formed by tying a Figure Eight knot in one rope and then threading the se...