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February 14, 2015 Steve.

Celtic Heart Pendant Knot – The Easiest Way To Tie

See how I demonstrate that the easiest way to tie the decorative Celtic Heart Knot is to use two opposing crossing turns - even when hanging a pendant between them. Easy! Great for Valentines day or just making interesting stuff out of rope.

December 13, 2014 Steve.

Painter Hitch

This knot is used by campers, cowboys and sailors alike whenever there is a need for quick release - collapses instantly to free a spooked horse or release a boat tied to a pier with a rapidly falling tide. Perfect for dog leashes and leads too.

November 15, 2014 Steve.

Fisherman’s Knot & Double Fisherman’s Knot

Easy to learn Fisherman's Knots, demonstrating both standard and double knots. Useful for joining ropes that you wish to be able to separate without a knife. Easy to follow, clear and close-up point of view perspective shots!

September 6, 2014 Steve.

Monkey’s Fist Heaving Line

Tying a Monkey's Fist for a heaving line used in boating for docking and rafting, in camping for hanging a food cache and for a chase toy for dogs or cats.

June 21, 2014 Steve.

Braiding / splicing 3 strand rope

How to do it yourself tutorial on braiding (or splicing) three strand rope - demonstrating Short Splice, Back Splice & Eye Splice.

October 5, 2013 Steve.

The Trucker’s Hitch – tied 3 different ways

The Trucker's Hitch demonstrated three different ways for light, moderate and extreme loads. Shows several uses for the knot ranging from securing loads to felling dangerous trees.

September 23, 2013 Steve.

Alpine Butterfly – Hot Knots 5

The Alpine Butterfly is a highly useful knot used especially in rigging. When a loop is required that may take an equal strain in all directions and still allow the rope to be recovered.