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How to tie the chain knot

Tie the chain knot

This knot can be used to decorate a rope or shorten it. Just think, if you make it good enough, you can decorate your Christmas tree with ...more

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How to tie the halyard hitch knot

Tie the halyard hitch knot

The "halyard hitch knot" is a very tidy looking knot that binds tightly under a load.

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How to tie the highwayman's hitch knot

Tie the highwayman's hitch knot

This is a great knot to use if you need to release the knot quickly using one hand. This is great for magical tricks or for tying things ...more

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How to how to tie an overhand knot

How to tie an overhand knot

Watch to learn how to tie an overhand knot. This is a short but effective video.

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How to tie a round turn and two half hitches

Tie a round turn and two half hitches

Watch to learn how to tie a round turn and two half hitches. You may have to watch the video a few times but you will find that it is very ...more

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How to make a round sinnet paracord fob

Make a round sinnet paracord fob

You'll need two pieces of gutted paracord, one 30 inches the other 25 inches. This will make a finished fob with a 3-inch loop and a 2-inch ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to tie the Sheep Shank Navy League knot

Tie the Sheep Shank Navy League knot

Learn how to tie the Sheep Shank Knot. For Navy League use. This complicated looking knot is the SHEEP SHANK. By forming this knot a line ...more

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How to making a handcuff knot

Making a handcuff knot

Learn how to tie the handcuff knot. This is for entertainment purposes only. Using restraints, especially making them too tight, can cut off ...more

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How to apply a cleat hitch knot

Apply a cleat hitch knot

A cleat hitch is used to attach a line to a horn cleat. It is often used to secure a boat to a docking platform.

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How to tie the ultimate knot

Tie the ultimate knot

2 Mins To Show You How To Tie The Ultimate Secure Knot That You WONT BE ABLE TO UNDO... After Its Tied You Have To Cut It To Get It Off...

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Curated 2 years ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to tie the tautline hitch knot

Tie the tautline hitch knot

If you never were a scout, or you've forgotten all your skills, this how-to video is for you. If the loop is under weight, the knot will ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to measure and cut a rope

Measure and cut a rope

Spools of rope are often quite long and you may actually need a rope that isn't that long. If you have a 100m rope but only need 40m, then ...more

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How to tie a retraced figure eight knot

Tie a retraced figure eight knot

How to tie a retraced figure eight knot is shown in this video.

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How to tie a man harness knot

Tie a man harness knot

How to tie a man harness knot is demonstrated in this video.

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How to tie a figure 8 knot for climbing

Tie a figure 8 knot for climbing

A short video on how to tie a figure 8 knot and a figure 8 on a bit. Two very important climbing knots.

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Curated 1 year ago by Sclipo | Comments 0
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How to tie a hitch knot

Tie a hitch knot

Get free knot tying instructions for tying various types of hitches, including the half hitch, clove hitch, timber hitch, and bunt hitch in ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to tie the Prussik rescue knot for climbing

Tie the Prussik rescue knot for climbing

This is a must know knot for any climber. Used for everything from self belay to crevasse rescue. Try this hitch out. It is real easy but ...more

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How to tie an eight plait round braided whip

Tie an eight plait round braided whip

This how-to video shows how to use core-less paracord to make a round braid. Working with eight strands is demonstrated but the same ...more

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How to braid a lanyard for your knife

Braid a lanyard for your knife

This video shows how to braid or make your own lanyard similar to what knife maker Chris Reeve uses on his Sebenza folding knives. Use 550 ...more

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How to prepare your cord for making knife lanyards

Prepare your cord for making knife lanyards

This video simply shows you how to prepare your 550 paracord when using it to make lanyards. If you were in the military, there's no need ...more

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How to tie a double fisherman's knot or double overhand knot

Tie a double fisherman's knot or double overhand knot

The double fishermen's knot, as demonstrated in this how-to video, is ...more

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How to tie a quick clove hitch knot

Tie a quick clove hitch knot

While the clove hitch is not a particularly secure knot, it's useful in situations when the knot requires a little bit of give. The steps ...more

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How to tie an inline figure 8 loop knot

Tie an inline figure 8 loop knot

The inline figure eight knot, demonstrated in this how-to video, is a loop knot that can be tied into the middle of a rope, when the ends ...more

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How to tie a clove hitch on a carabiner

Tie a clove hitch on a carabiner

As the clove hitch knot is adjustable and slipper, it can be useful attached to a carabiner, allowing the load to move fluidly up and down ...more

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How to tie a tensioning knot

Tie a tensioning knot

The tensioning knot, demonstrated in this how-to video, is a useful way to tie the strands of my whips to the rope machine. It is also ...more

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How to tie a square knot

Tie a square knot

Probably the first knot anyone ever learns after the granny and shoe tie, the square or reef knot is used to reef the sail but is prone to ...more

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How to tie a diamond knot

Tie a diamond knot

Essentially a few steps beyond a Carrick bend, the diamond knot is an awesome way to add a decorative cylindrical knot to an otherwise dull ...more

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How to tie an ashley's bend knot with animated help

Tie an ashley's bend knot with animated help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... an ashley's bend knot. You'll never have any troubles again tying ashley's bend knots ...more

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How to tie a timber hitch/killick knot with animated help

Tie a timber hitch/killick knot with animated help

Learn how to tie a knot, but not just any old knot... a timber hitch ...more

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Playlist (29 how-to videos)

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This robot hasn't levitated any humans yet (especially not pictured Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall), but it looks like the sky may be the limit with the Robo-Air Jet System. Developed by Aaron ...

Smoke Bombs Make Beautiful Art

What is it about the infamous colored smoke bomb that is so deeply satisfying, so beautiful? Well, first there's an explosion (always fun), which then yields beautiful billowing clouds of saturated ...

$44K Street Legal Wooden SuperCar

Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

Stomach Churning Taxidermy Fashion

Uh...yuck. Fun, but definitely yuck. Terrifying taxidermied jewelry and accessories by Reid Peppard. That's right, dead rodent cufflinks, change purses, bowties, bracelets... and a guinea pig hair ...

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