Strangle Knot
Description
A binding knot similar to the Constrictor but wrapped around the rope's own standing part rather than an object. Used for permanent bindings and whipping where it will be cut off.
Common Uses
Permanent whipping at the end of a rope, binding tool handles, creating a permanent loop.
When to Choose This Knot
Choose this knot when you need a simple building block for practice, light utility work, or as part of a larger knot system. Basic knots are useful because they are fast to learn, but they still need to be dressed neatly and loaded in the intended direction.
Safety Notes
- Do not rely on a basic knot for life-safety, lifting, climbing, or rescue unless a qualified instructor has confirmed the complete system.
- Inspect the rope for cuts, glazing, stiffness, or contamination before tying.
- Leave an adequate tail and retighten the knot after the first load.
How to Tie
- 1Place the rope around the object (or around its own standing part for whipping).
- 2Pass the working end around the standing part twice, forming two parallel wraps.
- 3Tuck the working end under both wraps and through.
- 4Pull tight. The knot will be almost impossible to untie.
Common Mistakes
- Using the knot because it is familiar rather than because it matches the load direction.
- Leaving a short tail that can creep back through the knot.
- Failing to dress the knot, which reduces clarity and can make inspection difficult.