We all tie knots every day. We tie our shoelaces, for instance. Or put that strangulation device around our necks every morning before heading to work or a meeting. We tie packages. So, whether we realise it or not, we all have some basic knowledge of knots. But, when in a survival situation, you need to know a bit more than just the basics. Knowing how to tie the right knot for the right job, in extreme cases, could mean the difference between life and death at times. Knowing the right knot also means that you save on the amount of cordage you use for the purpose you need the knot for. Cordage is one of the most difficult things to improvise in the wild and you would do well to carry some in your pack. Which means your supply is limited to the amount you are carrying and you do not want to waste it.
According to Clifford Ashley, the ultimate master of knots ... he literally wrote the book ... there are almost 4,000 knots to choose from. But we amateurs do not need to know so many. About a dozen knots should serve most of our needs. But then, all knots are not knots. A knot is when a length of rope is tied to itself. Some are bends (when two ropes are joined together), while others are hitches (when a rope is tied around a post or other external object.
Knots are fun and once you get the hang of it, you could spend days learning them, and then graduate to decorative knots. In this in-depth Course, we will learn about a dozen knots, some simple that you already know, and others that have more specific needs. Have fun while you learn. Meanwhile take a look at this page and you can literally spend days looking through its contents.
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