Knots

tim griffin · 23 November 2005, 10:44

What is the knot you use the most. Eg round turn two half hitches, bowline, carrickbend.

Tim M · 23 November 2005, 10:59

Round turn two half hitches

ashbypower · 23 November 2005, 11:01

At a guess I'd say
50% Round turn two half hitches
50% Bowline

Brian

Scary Des · 23 November 2005, 11:21

Bowline then clove with the occasional splice when I feel the need

roycruse · 23 November 2005, 11:37

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Originally Posted by tim griffin

What is the knot you use the most.

40 knots

Jono · 23 November 2005, 11:43

.....round turn and two 'alf b*****ds...

Simon B · 23 November 2005, 13:22

As above, with a few "Zepplin" bends and if I'm knotting bungee then anglers loop knot or other blood type knot.

Some of these fishing line type knots or climbers knots are good in webbing useful if the winch strap fails like ours did.

Other favourite "not" - not being able to say no...with you in minute ladies

Tideway · 23 November 2005, 14:20

Bowline, round turn & 2 half hitches, slipped clove hitch, & sheet bend - in approx. order of usage...

SOLENTER · 23 November 2005, 18:54

Bowline
Blood & Doubel Grinner

Mark Halliday · 23 November 2005, 19:42

Clove Hitch (with or without lock or slip)
Bowline
Figure of 8
Granny (I have never been able to tie a consistant Reef Knot)
Round turn & 2 x 1/2 hitches
Half hitch

All in no particular order.

and

If the natives be restless, a Monkeys Fist (4 turns)

The Jackeens · 23 November 2005, 20:40

Shoelaces

missus

jyasaki · 24 November 2005, 07:58

For me, on the boat, about the only thing I ever tie is onto a cleat. If I have to tie onto a piling (very rare) I use two round turns and a couple of half hitches.

jky

Jimbob · 24 November 2005, 08:57

bowline

Nate · 24 November 2005, 09:45

I usually find a couple of reef knots are sufficient to keep her secure on the bedstead.

Milan · 24 November 2005, 09:57

Hand Cuffs

Sammo · 24 November 2005, 11:18

Bowline - round turn and 2 half hitches - clove hitch - depends on what i'm tying i guess

John Kennett · 24 November 2005, 20:35

A bowline or a round turn and two half hitches will do for almost any situation. Clove hitches are overrated as they have a tendency to slip and are no easier to tie than more suitable knots.

John

PS I use a "Better bow" on my shoes

Jklingel · 25 November 2005, 07:11

I use a saddle knot on almost anything; it is secure, and comes loose in a second.

Mark Halliday · 25 November 2005, 08:58

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Originally Posted by John Kennett

PS I use a "Better bow" on my shoes

Well, it is a long way down for you to keep re-tying them.

George8910 · 25 November 2005, 15:14

I was given a know book a few years ago and have been trying to learn a selection of knots during these long evenings by the fireside...

The one I have found most useful recently is the highwaymans hitch - this allows you to tie up to a high ring and release without assistance/having to thread all the rope back through. Made me look flash in Yarmouth harbour one time!