Introduction: How to Tie the Most Useful Knot in the World (Bowline) [HD Video Tutorial]
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This is a short video to help those who have seen many of my past videos where I use a bowline knot. This is the most useful knot you will ever learn. It will not slip when in use, and comes undone easily even after being tightened under thousands of pounds.
Throughout history the bowline has been the workhorse knot of all seafaring nations. There are several variations, the one shown being the simplest and most common.
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21 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
Finally someone that really knows how to tie a bowline. Not a rabbit in sight, they are much too unpredictable.
Reply 1 year ago
I remember being in Navy boot camp and being picked out of formation to tie the knot of the week. When the rope was handed by the inspector to me, I saw my company commander look at me as if to say if you don't get this, your ass is mine. I got it.
10 years ago
Awesome as cheers
11 years ago on Introduction
Thank you. I can never get it right the first time. Your finger trick is simple & perfect.
11 years ago on Introduction
Man, that finger trick is SWEET! Every time I need this knot (like attaching the jib sheets on my sailboat) I have to think it through, & inevitably I screw it up a couple of times before I get it. Thanks!
12 years ago on Introduction
Great tip! Thanks a lot!
12 years ago on Introduction
I like the finger trick. I sometimes get the loop around the wrong way and have to start again.
This is how I learned to tie the knot:
Up the rabbit hole. Aaround the tree. Back down the rabbit hole.
12 years ago on Introduction
Not recomended for climbing.... use only the 8 knot!
12 years ago on Introduction
i have a use for this thank you!
12 years ago on Introduction
been using that knot for 30+ years and never seen the finger method. thanks
12 years ago on Introduction
Great knot, since I usually just use a dozen or so square knots together, this seems a lot faster.
12 years ago on Introduction
KNOT TOO SHABBY! THANKS!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
I guess you roped me into that tangle of a pun.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Tee hee ::o)
12 years ago on Introduction
Been using this knot for years but never seen the two finger trick. What a great tip.
Thank you.
12 years ago on Introduction
Good job, NightHawk. Any more knot instructables coming up?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Thank you. I do have another knot video planned, but I'm really not sure when I'll get to it. A lot of other projects in the works and time's short.
12 years ago on Introduction
The most useful knot in my world is the trucker's hitch followed closely by the constrictor knot. The packer's knot is in third.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Very nice. Second for me would likely be the taught rope knot.
12 years ago on Introduction
Excellent instructional video! Thanks for sharing!