Four Knots contest

Sorry, I'm used to add a caption below. Added figure numbering now ;)

anyway the extra internal bend gives it some extra grip, reducing slippage of the knot
 
Really interesting thread, has me thinking about knots more than I have in a long time.

First is the bowline, probably my most used knot. I use it for tying things down, hanging a bear bag, and a lot more.
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This is a bowline on a bite, I use it whenever I want a bowline it wont be near an end.
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A rolling hitch. Used whenever I need an adjustable loop, example tent or shelter guy lines.
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And finally I learned to tie a Spanish bowline, not sure what I will use it for, but think it is a cool knot.
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paranoidsentry brings up an interesting point. An Army instructor once told me there were two ways to tie a Bowline: the Army way and the wrong way.

Army:

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Wrong:

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Which brings up the question, is there a right way?

p.s. love that Spanish Bowline; had seen that before. :thumbup:
 
No one has ever told me that either way was the wrong way to tie a bowline. I can't see that it would make a difference, but have been mistaken before.
 
The difference may be subtle. Here's a web site that gives it the name "Dutch Marine Bowline" when tied in the non-Army fashion.

Roper's
 
Great stuff Cougar. Strangle Knots and related Grapevine are some of my favorites.
 
Nice contest...

Here are some knots. Only one appears to be new from the previous posts... a clove hitch on a bight for use with a trucker's hitch at 2:40 if you want to skip ahead.

[video=youtube;XbNctSygJvo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbNctSygJvo[/video]​

Adding this too as it is some knots in use. Going minimalist by turning a wool blanket into a backpack. Plus some furoshiki (folding cloth using knots)

[video=youtube;Njbp81qhtkg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njbp81qhtkg[/video]​
 
paranoidsentry said:
No one has ever told me that either way was the wrong way to tie a bowline. I can't see that it would make a difference, but have been mistaken before.
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I'm not sure on this, either. I know that when bowlines fail they pull-through rather than kink the rope till it melts, like a butterfly knot will do. It appears to me that the non-army version MIGHT place the tail of the knot in such a position that it's protected from some of the constricting force of the knot, thus making it more likely to pull through, especially if the load on the loop isn't uniform.

Or, it might just be another pedantic quirk of a organization that doesn't allow debate or questioning.

In my research most knots are equally strong whether tied forward or backward, though there are a lot of variables (rope material, moisture, pulling verses shock loading, etc.) and it's hard to make a blanked statement.
 
Thanks everyone for a very enjoyable contest. I was reminded of a few good knots and learned a trick or two as well.

I used Random.org to draw a number from the list of contestants on post #2. And the winner is....#12...

Munky88 !!!


Munky, send me a p.m. or message with some contact info or shipping addy and I'll get the Turley on the way.

Thanks again to everyone who participated!

p.s.

Bladz, because I was so happy that your son entered, I'd like to offer him a consolation prize...if he'll tie 4 more knots: a Buntline Hitch, a Double Bowline (with the Yosemite Hitch), a Zeppelin Bend, and a Tracing Eight Loop (Flemish Loop) around an object (post, tree, table leg, etc...). Didn't happen if there aren't pics.

I'll post a picture of the consolation prize in a little while. ;)
 
Hope I'm not too late, I love knots and think everybody should know at least a half-dozen types of knot.
My favorites are the bow line and clove hitch because they are so quick and easy to tie and cover most needs (except the bend but I didn't want too many repeats).
The trucker's hitch is cool, good for really tightening down those loads or tent lines and for showing off.
The slip squareknot is probably my most used knot; I use it for closing plastic grocery bags, keeps em shut and is super easy to undo when I get home.
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Holy crap.

Well this is a pleasant evening to say the least. Firstly Rotte, thank you for putting up a lovely prize, actually this is probably my favourite pattern Turley, though I've never used any of his knives before. but beyond that for teaching me new things. Actually since this contest went up I've been poking around on http://www.animatedknots.com/ learning a new knot or two every few days. I've found it quite fun. And thank you to the other people that posted. I've learned every other knot posted in this thread.

looks like I'll need to put up a contest myself soon. I have a pretty good idea too. Just need to finish up the prize.
 
Bladz,

here is what I came up with for your son (provided he learns the four new knots):

Backwoods Damascus EDC (It might have a more official name, but I think of it as an EDC):

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Can't see the nice mosaic center pin, but it is quite nice. Actually the whole knife is nice.

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I don't think I've ever seen a "Consultation prize" that is as nice as that. :eek:


That knife is a beauty. Never again will that kid be so motivated to do his homework.
 
Congrats munky88 may you get many yrs of services from your knife. Thanks to Rotte for the competition and a chance at a good knife.
 
Yeah man thanks for the chance at that. It was a good refresher course too.
 
Congratulations Munky88, that's a great-looking knife.

Thanks for this really interesting thread Rotte, and for your generosity.

The Backwoods EDC looks amazing.

All the best

Jack
 
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