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Clove Hitch - This hitch is commonly

used in mountaineering for fixing a


rope to a carabiner, securing yourself to
an anchor, or multitude other times
when you need to secure a rope
quickly.

Reef Knot - is used to tie the two


ends of a single rope together such
that they will secure something,
for example a bundle of objects,
that is unlikely to move much. In
addition to being used by sailors
for reefing and furling sails, it is
also one of the key knots of
macrame textiles.

Hangman’s Knot - also referred to as the uni knot, is a


fishing knot that can be used for attaching line to your
reel, joining two lines together, or for attaching lures,
hooks, and swivels to your line.
Half Knot - is a binding knot, being the first
movement of the reef or square knot. It is
tied with two ends around an object and is
used when reefing, furling, and tying up
parcels, shoestrings, and the like.

Overhand Knot - is the simplest type of


knot and is used to make a knob in a rope,
string, or cord. It is used for tying packages,
to keep rope ends from fraying, and as a first
step in making more complex knots.

Slip Knot - is used as a starting point for


crochet and knitting. The slip knot is a
stopper knot that may be spilled or slipped
instantly by pulling on the end to withdraw
a loop.
Handcuff knot - The two loops are placed around the wrists or
the ankles. The two ends are then pulled to tighten the loops
for traction. The Handcuff Knot can also be used to restrain an
animal or drag an animal carcass.

Girth Hitch - attaches a sling or a webbing strap loop


to your harness or to another sling, strap, or rope. It is
also often employed when slings are used to connect
anchor points to a static rope in a top-rope set-up.

Prusik Knot - is a friction hitch or knot used to attach a


loop of cord around a rope, applied in climbing,
canyoneering, mountaineering, caving, rope rescue,
ziplining, and by arborists. It is designed to move freely
on a line as you climb.

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