10+ Knots You Want To Know

[@newhampshirebound8551]

Just thought I'd take a moment and compliment your teaching style. Not too many people can teach knots well. I wish all my teachers had the same demeaner and skill. More knots please.

[@repairs101]

+NewHampshire Bound - Thank you :)

[@jack002tuber]

You left out one of my favorites, the angler's loop. As for bends, add zepplin and hunters. Nice video!

[@repairs101]

Good call! I'll file those under future projects.

[@notyourpapa]

The backhand hitch is great as you can tie it under tension and it can even tighten your load. It will use less rope than a trucker's hitch. Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@davidbabin387]

I watch your videos often. I don't do enough practicing, but your videos give me a quick reference to tying some of the most popular knots that everyone should know. Thanks for the videos.

[@repairs101]

Thanks!

[@deejay6869]

I loved this video. Not only did you show 11 knots we would find useful and how to tie them, you also showed actual examples/applications for them. I love learning how to do stuff I had no idea how to do b4. Thank u so much. This was priceless Great job.

[@repairs101]

Thanks, Dee Jay!

[@Perktube1]

I found myself stopping the video every so often to make sure I got the knots right. I appreciate the repeated tyings as opposed ti the hand holding most other vids do, and your subtle humor is refreshing.

[@sheldonbass4238]

Refreshed my memory on the sheet bend and picked up a new one: the Alpine Hitch--simple and useful. Thank you!

[@repairs101]

:)

[@stettan1]

Good selection of basic knots, no fumbling and nice narrative. The buntline was wrong but otherwise, great.

[@terrymiller111]

I have tied those timber hitches on nylon-strung guitar for decades, and never knew they were the timber hitch. Good stuff.

[@repairs101]

Rock on!

[@stealz5000]

This stuff should be taught in school

[@repairs101]

Agreed!

[@insaBordeNation]

One of the best videos on knots. Thanks for sharing.

[@tonyjnyman]

I enjoy your videos very much. Fantastic resource for learning many different things. Thanks for taking the time to make them!

[@repairs101]

Thanks Tony, I'll be releasing some more videos soon.

[@VandrefalkTV]

Came here for knots, and got served some spot on humor as well, thank you good sir.

[@ridespirals]

I've watched a lot of knot videos recently, and this was one of the best I've ever seen, if not the best. it doesn't spend forever going over each step in painstakingly boring detail, there's a good number of different knots and versions/variations, demonstrations of the strength and purpose of the knots, and deconstructions of knots to give you an intuition for how all knots are related. this one's going on my favorites. thanks for the video.

[@repairs101]

Thanks for the comment - nice to see somebody appreciates what I did.

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

Somehow, your tying descriptions are very helpful. Learned a few things! Thanks. That last knot seems really useful. Take care.

[@repairs101]

Rock on!

[@billbutler2452]

Repairs101- I use a variety of knots, and I'm sure you cover all of them in one version or another. A simple knot variation was taught me by a grandmother for tieing kids' shoes (and my Red Wing work boots). In tying the Bow-knot, when you make the wrap around the first bow, do TWO WRAPS, then draw the second bow through the two wraps and draw the bows tight. When working in tight spaces inside boilers, steam tunnels, 'tis a confidence builder knowing your boots will stay tight protecting your feet. Bill B., Calif. Central Valley

[@repairs101]

+Bill Butler - I'll have to use that one. Thanks for contributing!

[@woodswalker64]

You guys have some huge dogs up in Canada! Thanks for all the great videos!

[@repairs101]

+David Fiorini - Yeah, they're so little when you get 'em. Must be something in the water. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@repairs101]

Tom Slak His name is Buddy. Have a look at my Hummingbird Feeder video for more about him and his little sister Holly kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4C6Zaukr7trf7c

[@jcl6100]

Most of these blew my mind how easy to tie and untie yet how good it is

[@AnthonyDibiaseIdeas]

Thank you so much.

[@repairs101]

Rock on!

[@totallyfrozen]

This is great! I approached this feeling like there are a million knots to learn. Then you show how so many of them are closely related. It seems like it went from a million knots to maybe a dozen or so. 👍🏻

[@WoodenShoesHomestead]

You only need to learn the ones you use 😄

[@jpeters3053]

That is the way to teach knots..a lot of channels really struggle with demonstrating. Awesome, tried them all and got them first try, that’s a fuckin first.

[@repairs101]

Rock on JP!

[@XRFOREVER]

backhand hitch huh.....i always heard it called a working knot...learned it doing tower work when i was a kid...lowering loads and such ...only knot i will repel on..ever...good stuff !

[@repairs101]

Thanks! Rock on!

[@ronaldpriest9301]

Love learning knots. Just wish I could watch a video illustration that was very slow. Thanks for sharing.

[@williamwilson6499]

Change the play speed if you can’t keep up.

[@ymaylove]

Awesome stopper knot on non-slipping knots

[@daveoconnell9100]

Thank you for another great video of an extremely useful selection of knots.

[@repairs101]

:)

[@DataRascal]

So quick - without the why explained. Who wants to tie a knot without a reason for doing so. I'm a thick person, you should explain to me why these knots are so important to learn. (UK)

[@bluehawke99]

I enjoy your videos. With your knot videos I think it would be good if you included a sentence or two on the strength and weaknesses of the knot. And maybe what makes the backhand hitch your favourite for instance.

[@repairs101]

+bluehawke99 - Thanks for the suggestion! I'll keep that in mind next time! :)

[@prioritytree]

Excellent, some people get bend out of shape and all tied up in knots if you say the sheet bend is the same configuration as a bowline. I said that on a vid. and got flamed like crazy. Keep up the good work.

[@repairs101]

:)

[@cavtj1]

Thank you Mr. Busey! Very informative.

[@anteconfig5391]

Watching all those truckers hitches being made, made me realize that tying knots is an art form.

[@repairs101]

An ancient lost art.

[@danisoful]

thank you so much your last knot video is actually what got me subscribed and I've used the backhand hitch so many times. I will be subscribed to the end of youtubes existing :)

[@repairs101]

+Hiroo Vision - Thank you. I'll keep trying to deliver more and even better videos.

[@danisoful]

Repairs101 Sounds great. I like all your videos, you taught me alot :)

[@towerclimber7277]

We've always called the cleat hitch a safety hitch... Same exact knot but I tie it a bit different. Thanks for the video

[@repairs101]

:)

[@tattooedmillionair]

i have seen some videos that are informative but have a lot more talking. You understand that "we" are watching to learn and not overly impressed with (commentator) command of language. also this is a video so we can rely on words less. perfect amount of words to go with a video! thank you :) (TIE UP YOUR HORSE OR DOG!)

[@repairs101]

:)

[@theboner1690]

Great education on knots Brother

[@bobjohnson2800]

Great video. I loved the variety in your props. I'll be back to watch more.

[@repairs101]

Thanks, Bob!

[@MrCrystan]

very useful stuff, thankyou.

[@repairs101]

+MrCrystan :) Thanks for commenting!

[@dyvel]

Your dog made me laugh 😄 thanks!

[@repairs101]

😁

[@pistache28]

Great video! I love your explanations and your tutorial!

[@repairs101]

Thanks!

[@beauxtx1959]

EXCELLENT!!! LOVE the backhand hitch!!

[@repairs101]

+beauxtx1959 - Thanks! :)

[@tylerengr]

Essential teaching. Thank you sensei

[@repairs101]

+typhoon - Information is power. Go powerfully, Grasshopper.

[@sillyputty00]

Appreciate the correct pronunciations!

[@DowntownsUptown]

There's something seriously wrong with me. This looks like fun!

[@repairs101]

Me too, I guess.

[@KpexSmith]

Thanks friends, sure will be useful, ⚓️🇺🇸

[@djeondj]

Truckers hitch is my go to and favorite. The timber hitch looks very simple! Loved it, but how effective? How would one use this?

[@Appleblade]

Great video!

[@repairs101]

Thanks, Appleblade.

[@WillB12X]

Simply awesome! Thanks much :)

[@repairs101]

Rock on!

[@manakamar]

If you don't pull the carrick tight, but tie the loose ends to the standing parts, you can use this knot on the thickest ropes and it will not slip but you can easily untie it.

[@mehardin]

If you do pull it tight, it still won't slip and you can easily untie it. That's why it's a good bend knot.

[@scuzzbecuzz]

Good job old man!

[@repairs101]

+Gary Mercer :)

[@EllaAndHorsesoffical]

thanks for sharing

[@MISHA12314]

To tie a bowline when things are happening fast, make a simple slip knot in which the free end does NOT slip. Pass the free end around a piling (or whatever) and through the eye of the slip knot. Roll the knot over, and you have a bowline! Best to allow enough extra past the slip knot to allow it to set. Best way to roll the knot over... is to have the free end in one hand, and the fixed end in the other. Pull the fixed end to set the knot. This is VERY handy knot in some conditions!

[@Quillons1]

Great video! at 1:12, I always knew the "2 round turns and 2 half hitches" as a "Fisherman's bend". Not a criticism, just answering you asking us to tell you if we have different names for these knots.

[@clemmcguinness1087]

very useful thank you

[@repairs101]

:)

[@Cafferssss]

Holy crap i tie back hand hitches all the time and it was something I just happened on one day by accident. All the lads at work think its just a mess but I've never had it fail once hahah

[@mikelipsey8837]

I used to use the two-turns with two half hitches until I learned the Fisherman's Bend (formerly called the Anchor Bend). It is far superior in about every way, except just slightly harder to tie. It looks more elegant, as a bonus.

[@nelsonw2096]

Great video! Thanks for posting and I hope you have a big car for your dog.

[@repairs101]

+Nelson Whipple - lucky for me it's a Buick!

[@BazColne]

Thanks. Very interesting.

[@repairs101]

:)

[@mrod72785]

Great video! Nice looking dog.

[@repairs101]

+Matt Rodriguez - Thanks Matt, they get real big out here.

[@Skashoon]

Will check out your other knot tying videos to refresh myself on tying snell knots for fishing and a few others. Useful videos but a bit fast for me to follow.

[@kurtschmidt5746]

On a buntline hitch, the 2 overhands that form the clove hitch around the standing part work towards the loop around your spar, rather than away from the spar. Isomorphic to the four-in-hand necktie knot. Careful when cleating, go around the far horn, then the near, then across. Do not make a complete turn around the base, might lock up on ya.

[@bmzaron713]

big 410 on the mouse rig there charlie over n out

[@homer5328]

Slow motion would be nice in teaching the more complex knots. Also using a figure 8 stopper knot instead the overhand knot is far superior and used on sailboats regularly l. All and all a valuable presentation.

[@repairs101]

Thanks, Charles!

[@davidelizabeth7871]

Outstanding video. Can't wait to see more. Thank You.

[@repairs101]

+david elizabeth - Thank you! More to follow! Thanks for commenting!

[@hbradar1]

On truckers hitch , we use a figure eight to form the loop . Does not bind as bad as the slipped overhand. Thanks

[@DóndeEstáAlejandro]

Hell yeah I use the backhand hitch all the time at work.

[@danielg19]

thanks bud. the only one I didn't know was the Alpine

[@imnotaloneheswithme7061]

Looking @ your uploads it appears you have not been very active of late. So I hope all is well. I’ll subscribe, anyway. In case you’ve been extremely busy or something else. Yes, knowing how to tie off a load is a must. I’m an old glazier and believe me, I’ve seen it all. From no cardboard between the rope and raw glass. To completely forgetting to tie off altogether.

[@NotQuiteFirst]

You should check out the zeppelin bend - can be used on lines of unequal thickness, totally symmetrical, won't slip but won't jam, simple to tie. (composed of two interlinked overhand knots)

[@repairs101]

+The True Fizz - everybody is always going on about the Zeppelin Bend (because Zeppelin Rules! obviously) and the Hunter Bend but these relatively "new" knots are inferior to the ancient carrick bend under any test you care to administer kzbin.info/www/bejne/embNYot9iNeBfac

[@bixbybixby6752]

True Fizz---I agree. The zeppelin bend in the king of bends. Better than the Carrick bend. It is unsurpassed for simplicity and beauty of final form, symmetrical, ease of tying, ease of untying, never jams, simply a couple of half-hitches intertwined. Repairs 101---'ancient' isn't necessarily better. Or are you still using stone wheels for tires on your car?

[@JoseOrtiz-im5wu]

love your videos. I can now say that I know how to tie 6 knots.

[@repairs101]

Happy to help!

[@DiegoAndrade]

Thank you .... excellent concepts!

[@repairs101]

+Diego Andrade - thanks! always happy to share what I have learned!

[@daveyjones5702]

couple of knots i would suggest: -fisherman's knot -ring hitch -ashton's constrictor knot -classic noose -girth hitch -water knot

Nice dog. I imagine he's more active in the Spring time. ;)

[@repairs101]

It's true. More about Buddy here: Coke Can Hummingbird Feeder kzbin.info/www/bejne/amTOoYxniaZombc :)

[@Carlostype]

Thanks for sharing, very useful

[@repairs101]

+Typey1 - Thx 4 commenting!

[@vuigggh]

great episode

[@repairs101]

+chris brooks - Thanks Chris!

[@vuigggh]

No problem always a pleasure watching your videos

[@smrd0110]

Thank-you for the very nice video. It appears that the cleat hitch was tied in two separate ways with the figure 8 starting on a different cleat. In the first example, it can be difficult to release if placed under great tension which, of course, sometimes happens.

[@danielg19]

I tie the painters hitch a little different than how you do. but I use that one a lot to tie things temporarily so as to untie quickly

[@Vein76]

Great video. I've never heard of your No.1 knot so thanks. I would have added the constrictor knot and the adjustable hitch. Have you seen the technique for the alpine knot where you wrap it round your hand?

[@repairs101]

+Vein76 - thanks! So many good knots it's hard to choose only 10. Yes that's how I tie them in the field but for teaching this is easier to see and understand. Thanks for commenting!

[@wiwidwidjanarko6367]

nice video

[@repairs101]

:)

[@jrod291]

Incredible

[@thomastamir7109]

The sheet bend was used on sails for bracing.

[@repairs101]

Cool!

[@tommessig2060]

great list of knots, your list would be fairly similar to mine.

[@Nora_meow99]

Simpul kejepit (indonesia) 😉😉😉

[@captainsuperfly]

Another great video and talk through, thank you.

[@repairs101]

+P. Mathias - thank you (again) and thanks for commenting :)

[@thornmollenhoff8698]

Thanks for the video. I am new to knots and I am looking for a specific knot. To explain, the knot needs to be quick release and won't slide up or down a vertical pole and can be done under tension. I will need to do this often as I can't keep the item just hanging there. I will need to pull up the item over a cross bar and then the other end of the rope will be tied to a vertical pole. I will also need to be able to adjust so I can pull the item higher off the ground. This is where this knot comes in. Tension is about 60 to 80 lbs in weight. If you have any suggestions, that would be great.

[@repairs101]

I can't imagine what you're describing. Painter hitch is the best quick release knot I know. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH2kqXavfp14pZI

[@kurtschmidt5746]

See the rolling hitch. Or, tautline hitch. It's tied slightly differently around another rope than around a rigid spar. Boy Scouts messed up the name in '53, so, poke around. The one where the 2nd turn is below the first. Finish with a bight, to make it easier to release. Can be tied under strain, but, only holds one direction. For both directions I'd have to think "Prussik", but, you can't tie that w/a load on.

[@thetreespyder]

Very nice! i think if make the left-hand Sheet-Bend is less secure because the Bitter End of the Bight/eye side is not sandwiched properly in between the 2 main loaded pull ends to properly "Nip" "in the bud" any rope creep, to secure lacing. Likewise, if make a Bowline where Bitter end lands outside the eye, it is not in proper position/ not sandwiched between the main tension forces to be Nipped/seized fairly. A Timber Hitch would be for perpendicular/ right angle of pull on spar; mechanically less proper to pull Timber Hitch along length spar. Precede with Timber w/Half Hitch to make Killick, now mechanically correct to pull parallel/inline to spar. Ashley presents inline pulls on spar totally separate chapter from right angle pull, and notes inline pull is about the extreme angle of pull on any line/the greatest that can be asked of it/ more risky. Dragged behind vehicle, Timber Hitch could have spar jumping around like wildcat, but pulled by Killick hitch would be proper inline pull and tame the beast! Backhand Turn a favorite base too, very useful mechanics.

[@repairs101]

:)

[@vinodbhosle2674]

Thanks🙏..

[@repairs101]

Welcome

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@lancessheets4756]

Is there an advantage to the multi-twist version of the trucker's hitch (8:19) over the single loop version at 7:58?

[@repairs101]

I could have sworn I covered that but YES!! The multi twist/ version 3 / Flying Dutchman can be loaded up with tons of weight and will still unravel easily afterward.

[@danielg19]

for me... hands down the clove hitch is the most useful. unless I need to yard something then it's the truckers hitch

[@lewy1]

On your round turn with 2 half hitches, if you put 3 turns then the half hitch is just to secure the tail, there is no strain on the knot, it is rated for the full strength of the rope.

[@kvitoroulis]

ya, love that dog! needs a big leash!

[@pj8134]

it was a bit quick but your backhand hitch looks very much like an italian hitch tied off with a couple of half hitches - as used to secure a safety line during an abseil?

[@10004iomthon]

Thanks, I like

[@theosalt1]

Round turn and two half hitches forms a clove hitch on the standing end. This is often described in some publications and tied incorrectly with the second half hitch tied in a reverse direction from the first to form a cow hitch on the standing part. You almost tied it that way when fastening to a cleat. The Royal Navy Admiralty Manual of Seamanship supports the clove hitch version ending.

[@repairs101]

I look forward to seeing your video on the subject.

[@theosalt1]

@@repairs101 I'm not as clever.

[@bertlbarm4374]

1:20 in the german speeking area of europe we name that a ringstek and two half hits, or zwei halbe schläge, it works here the same good than there, smile ( bowline - palstek, if you want to get a license for a boat here you have to know and do it, without is empty as its the holy cow here)

[@kylefletcher7924]

We call the round turn and two half hitches a rolling hitch. also heard it called a jack hitch. Nice vid

[@repairs101]

Thanks, Kyle.

[@rudolfpeterudo3100]

In other countries the first knot is known as a "reef knot" used in first aid (slings)as it sits flat, does not dig in when used to terminate rolls of bandage.

[@fdyjt]

very usefull i made a new knot for my dogs leash :D

[@repairs101]

Cool!

[@idsoftware7]

Can you demonstrate the truckers hitch, based on Sheep Shank. and how it will collapse. like how much tension is required to fall apart ?

[@repairs101]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqfKd6yne79-a5Y

[@connorjordan8368]

I prefer a tautline hitch to two half-hitches; it simply has a stronger hold. They're more or less the same thing, except you begin with two loops through at the beginning.

[@SEAL7471]

Is it important to know all of these? I know at least 2 for every purpose (joining two ropes, connecting to a tree or other closed loop, a knot that slides on a rope, etc.) but if I know the bowline is there a good reason why I should know one of the other standard knots?

[@markbernier8434]

Used when securing cannon against the roll of the ship. One of the most terrifying things was a (literal) loose cannon below decks.

[@repairs101]

Cool. Thanks !