Bank robbers knot, Highwaymans hitch, Getaway hitch

Shows how to tie the bankrobbers knot, the Highwaymans hitch or the Getaway knot.

[@newcoyote]

This is how you do an instructional video. Right to the point with no BS and clear easy to follow steps. Perfect.

[@sicklecell9999]

AMEN! So often you see guys are actually hiding the knot being tied....with their hands! ugh.

[@dirkbruere]

I miss the 30 second intro and calls to like and subscribe. Well, maybe knot...

[@wg6948]

He didn't show how strong the knot was. Not good enough.

[@newcoyote]

@@wg6948 tie it yourself and find out dimwit. What are you? A Millennial?

[@sting1111]

He forgot to say without further adoooooooo. I hate that.

[@myutube1960]

Wow! Very simple, excellent and practical. The best is how easy it is to undo. Thank you very much for showing how to do it.

[@AllHorseStuff1]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I'll be using it to tie my horses for quick getaways.

[@Moodymongul]

Now I'm ready ..for the next time I ride into town!

[@suzannehartmann946]

I have seen "trick" horses trained to unhitch themselves from a post where that knot is used. Funny every time.

[@bellowphone]

Imma go right out and rob a bank, so I can practice this. Edit: Turns out my horse is just too damn smart. Only our second job, and the honest creature had already figured out how to pull the end and get loose. There I was, standing like an idiot in the middle of the street holding a bag of money.

[@firedup8095]

Cool! I can tie my truck to a parking meter with this knot.

[@davidgoossen113]

Or you can tie your horse to the bumper of the truck and watch the truck drive away with your horse in tow.

[@peterwright4647]

Like a lineman’s knot. Used to send up objects on a handline. One pull to release.

[@magnuswalker7957]

I tied my Bentley outside the bank with this and when I came running out some one had stolen the car

[@Itsamemario0510]

Interesting. This is basically the way I was taught to tie IV tourniquets.

[@wp4866]

festus tied ruth using a drygulch knot

[@louf7178]

Maybe uncle Black Jack taught it to him 😀

[@S1L3NTG4M3R]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[@sweetbabytrae]

stranger rides up to your post and ties that hitch, you better get suspicious

[@stepaushi]

So if someone parks his horse, can you go check the kind of knot he used to get an idea of whether he's dangerous or not?

[@stepaushi]

@Norm T I thought of doing that, but I've heard and done that pun so often, that I restrained myself this time.

[@bobdobalina838]

Great! Now I can rob a bank with my horse.

[@loyweaver2978]

I’ll have to try that if I ever rob a bank with a hitch post out front while driving a mustang.

[@randomguy9191]

Next time I rob a bank ill use this

[@investremotely1858]

My horse is extremely smart. Does knot need this.

[@mooseandsquirrel9887]

Wow….haven’t seen this for years……

[@collybeans586]

nice nice now look up "How to pop your enemy tire"

[@神戸重也]

ありがとう、早速使ってみます。

[@pkmr5284]

Good info ... just in case anyone is planning on going back in time to 1850 and planning on stealing a horse and robbing a bank!! 😳

[@thomashanson6607]

I do believe that is a slipped cow hitch.

[@tubefluid]

What did the cow slip on?

[@MrMcCawber]

I'm was never a skilled rider, but some years ago I used to enjoy a quiet country ride in the company (i.e. under the supervision) of a lady who ran a local stable. I once demonstrated this knot and asked if she knew it. She laughed and walked across to her own horse and tethered it with the knot. The horse - immediately and without hesitation - grabbed the end and pulled the knot loose. Everyone around roared with laughter. I guess theory is one thing - horse sense is another.

[@bellowphone]

Such a great story. That exact thing occurred to me when I watched the video; horses are pretty smart.

[@whiskeyvictor5703]

Don't ya just hate it when the getaway vehicle gets away without you?!

[@BelloBudo007]

Even though am not a Not a horse guy, I am constantly surprised by the cowboy films that have the horses 'tied' up to some scrawny brush. Neither the knot not the plant looks in the slightest bit like you are securing your valuable & life saving transportation. It has me sitting there on the sofa, watching the TV, & thinking 'if the horse bolts you are toast'.

[@brentmoody3461]

@@BelloBudo007 I noticed in may western films that they don't bother tying up at the hitch rail. They dust drape the reins over the rail and call it good.

[@jackeichelberger1447]

@@brentmoody3461 the friction between the rope and the hitch post is actually enough to hold a horse with only 2 or 3 loops around

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

Instructions unclear: accidentally robbed a bank.

[@Gantzz321]

I think I was robbed, no fucking clue how I got here

[@danceswithcritters]

thats knot funny.

[@Eidolon1andOnly]

@@danceswithcritters If that joke didn't rope you in, then it must be because you're too tied down in your old fashioned sense of humor, I'm a frayed.

[@bellowphone]

@@Eidolon1andOnly You're just stringing us along, with a yarn like that.

[@julzhepburn3688]

😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@sandywieringa7421]

Learned this in camp as a kid, but forgot it. For the last almost 40 years, I've been trying to remember how to tie it. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@destroyanad8651]

Ok boomer...im kidding, glad you found this video.

[@TPain79lawguy]

This is what I love about the Internet, and especially KZbin, is that now you can find these things, whereas in our day once something was "lost", it was "lost".

[@__GALLANT__]

@@destroyanad8651 What's the point in calling the commenter a name here azzhole? What are you, some kind of woke azzhole or something? I'm kidding. Glad you saw humor in the situation.

[@ggj666]

At last I can now tie this knot with confidence, now all I need is a Horse and the "how to ride a horse you tube demo "

[@roel.vinckens]

Maybe add the "How to rob a bank on horseback" tutorial. Quite a feat on this day and age.

[@anthonyferreira9059]

@@roel.vinckens He can see this one haha (shop in Brazil being robbed) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hV6smZt5aNBqi9U

[@RodCalidge]

What about a "how to rob a bank" video? Or are you just looking for a new getaway scheme.?

[@duubtuub3071]

This is a common misunderstanding. It's not necessary to learn how to ride a horse; mine and I walk everywhere together. You don't really even have to learn to tie the knot, if your horse is trustworthy.

[@FloydHamel]

​@@duubtuub3071 Yes, that's true, but you want to make your getaway look cool.

[@voterdown]

Wish I’d seen this earlier, I used a regular knot on my last job and it got jammed up pretty good. Me and my horse are writing this from San Quentin. Going to learn me some knots in my spare time. Going to learn them real good.

[@patrickconnolly2654]

Yeah im lookin to pull me a bank job right soon.this knot will be perfect fer tyin up my motorcycle while it waits fer me, I reckon.

[@duubtuub3071]

Who planned it? You or the horse?

[@frederickmorris2218]

I’ve often used this knot when boating. I can keep the bow tied to the dock while I release the stern and start the outboard. Using the highwayman’s hitch on the bow lets me release the boat when I’m ready without leaving the tiller. Very useful in windy weather or when the boat is full of gear. I’ve never seen another boater use it.

[@jingshelpmaboab]

I immediately thought it would be a useful knot for some sailing situations, and that sounds perfect. I'll have to rob a bank first to get a bigger boat.

[@pgnandt]

Now I'm going to try this on a dock cleat. Will it release under tension.

[@frederickmorris2218]

pgnandt Yes, it releases under tension. Just make sure the running end (the end you pull to release the knot) is long enough to reach your position at the tiller.

[@mickey1299]

@@jingshelpmaboab I was thinking that exact same thing , while watching this . Banks are safe , already got one !

[@HostileTakeover2]

I use it with light anchors when out fishing when I know I'll be moving in a bit.

[@walden6272]

In other words, when the sheriff sees you tie that knot, they arrest you right away before you even walk into the bank. lol

[@argonwheatbelly637]

That's profilin', pardner. ;-)

[@wj7495]

Nah, they just tie the same hitch and wait by the door. No crime, no criminal.

[@tenj00]

Ok you got away fast, but the police found you still, as you were the only dude riding a horse on the freeway.:)

[@normanacree1635]

A guy can't think of EVERYTHING. I learned to disguise my horse as a car.

[@psico334]

This video has been on the FBI watchlist since 1875

[@diferencialescentral2133]

No mames nimodo que por un pinche nudo teva abuscar el FBI

[@paulorlando9395]

Diferenciales Central - Es una broma wey y pa que estás hablando en otro idioma

[@chevysilverado3150]

@@diferencialescentral2133 😁😂😂😂

[@waykno8478]

Which is very hard to do as the FBI didn't officially become same till 1935.

[@orville58]

Waykno and they didn’t have videos

[@stickshaker101]

In Minnesota they're already suspicious when you show up at a bank with a horse. I blame the James/Younger gang.

[@markmeyer6729]

Tried explaining it to a kid... he asked... What were they protesting? Told him, income inequality.

[@normanacree1635]

The James/Younger gang got shot all to pieces. Maybe because they didn't know how to tie their horses properly.

[@BellefontePerson]

My horse already knew that knot. I came out of the bank and he was gone. I found him a few hours later passed out drunk in the saloon.

[@jasonmcmurry1281]

Steve1967 - is that some kind of code for 'you get drunk and fuck your horse, so it runs away every chance it gets'? Cause it's kinda comming off that way, cowboy!

[@addlemm44]

It was a good joke, but then you ruined it with your bestiality and profanity. Shock isn't a replacement for humor.

[@jasonmcmurry1281]

addlemm44 -there is no humor in you idiots fucking your horses, but it is a bit shocking!

[@samcolt3135]

Belteshazzar interesting name. Im wanting to know more about the origins of daniel, and nebochadnezzer-nimrod. Abednego is almost abedon-abyddon. I was thinking maybe theyre the 4 winds, somehow connected with abrahams 4 wives later on

[@stoddardstevens654]

Sam Colt where can I steal

[@mrmike8490]

Instructions unclear, tied the knot perfectly, used the ATM now the bumper is on the ground and my radiator is leaking..

[@NMranchhand]

Mr Mike WTTFME! 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Too bad only 4 people read this far down.

[@bff1316]

@@NMranchhand just a few more

[@joshz8803]

Hahaha

[@Jezod]

36 dislikes, why?.. must be bankers

[@terrymiller111]

Mofos just don't want to get away.

[@wrx111]

41 Nuckle heads that cant do the knot

[@badger_ironsight]

48 wanker er i mean bankers.. no was right the first time wankers=p

[@LambeauLeeeper]

Conor Larkin 54 Politicians now

[@therealkingfrances3242]

Conor Larkin 151 people who can’t follow directions

[@RazomDoPeremohy]

Learned this hitch just 10 minutes ago now I'm high tailin' down to Mexico!!!

[@davidfarmer2049]

That sounds like a jimi hendrix song.

[@ottis1guy]

Me and my uncle as well.

[@mindspirit179]

Wait for me !!

[@MountainRaven1960]

Better learn how to pole vault then.

[@thulegezelschap5884]

Must be awesome to have your own country all to yourself. I heard that the population of that country went to 0 after Biden won

[@soundsfrench]

The bank that I wanna do doesn't have tether rails outside, would this knot work on a parking meter?

[@maxchasm5181]

Yeah Pardner, but you have to think sideways.

[@steelonius]

Use the bike rack.

[@mogeroithe]

IsitreallyTHATimportant Really? Tether rails? Really?

[@silver3981]

What...the f### is this comment thread?!

[@killingoldgrowthsince]

Maybe it has a hitching post instead.

[@aowrya]

This is a great knot, and thanks for showing it in a simple straightforward video with no extra nonsense! Very nice. Also, the comments on this thread are hilarious! :'D

[@skidmarkscar9082]

Had a mare on the farm when we were kids, she would watch how you tied the hitch, and every time you came back to her she would be standing in the same position,looking at you with the reins hanging on ground. Tried a few different knots, but she always seemed to figure out how to untie them, never ever left, seemed to enjoy the competition. Smart cookie.

[@pkmr5284]

Liar, liar, pants on fire!! 😜

[@skidmarkscar9082]

@@pkmr5284 gosh Paul, I haven’t heard that since primary school. That lad wore a special lil helmet too!

[@robroy289]

As a beginner, I don't know if your "tail" rope leads back to the horse or is the end of the rope. Would appreciate you showing the end of the rope on screen to help make it a little more clear.

[@CoolDaysEnd]

I used this knot at my wedding. It works!

[@ricksmith7631]

she didnt get away did she, but you still could :) :) :)

[@flamindigo]

I like it. That must be the knot they always use in the old westerns.

[@gurnblanstein466]

This was the last thing I still needed to learn now and can get my bank robbing career started :)

[@richardturpin8981]

Gurn Blanstein Don't see too many bankrobbers using 1" sisal for a rein.

[@rogerhegemier8491]

Just don't Forget your Horse, frankly i don't use a Horse, i have a Pretty Fast Car !!! and i don't own any rope Either !!!

[@Funner7]

All you have to do is become a politician then you don't need the knot. They been getting away with it for decades.

[@poopy2010tative]

R L Hearn They use a slip knot.

[@viciousKev]

They use loop holes

[@sdnlawrence5640]

Maybe we should show them the hangmans noose?

[@BAK87]

All I need now is a horse!

[@massimomanfreda5707]

🤣😹

[@barbusie5217]

DEMONCRATS have it there way, we'll all be needing horses, AGAIN .. .. ..

[@RamandikaPutra]

I like this video! And i inspired to make some video like this on my channel, let's check kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYjEZnmXeKikjKM

[@Nora_meow99]

😄

[@AndreFB69]

Nice knot! Especially if you don't have a horse like mine, who's skilled in opening doors and faucets...

[@o0Affinity0o]

This is the only video which was clear enough to follow to tie the knot. Thank you very much, I have been tying up my horse incorrectly for as long as I've ridden! Now I know how to tie her up the right way! :)

[@snapcutter9596]

Hey, In the seventies. When the late, Tommy Ford taught a then young New Journeyman the "Bank Robber knot", as with many other hitches knots and Lay's. IT came with a story. It was said that This knot represents the first documented case of "Profiling " by the Texas Rangers. Was said, a wanted poster went out in the late 1800's with the knot clearly drawn. Warning the Sheriff's to keep an eye on strangers in town using that hitch. One would usually use a lose timber hitch or double or triple rap.Your horse knew to wait for you, if he had to move he could .He knew you were coming back that's your buddy there. But if you were to Rob a bank, all the shooting and maybe a safe getting blown. You would want to make sure you had your getaway. Lots of lays ,hitches and knots come with a bit of neat history. I have used the "highway" often as a recovery knot. One tug on the running line both parts fall to your feet. But it would hold the world if you needed it to. If you're interested , look up the Secret Zeppelin!! Dirigble knot . A good knot for joining two rope ends together. Came to us from Germany in the thirtys , a knot with intrigue. Good knot good story. Hey I enjoyed the peek I got of your site, looking forward to checking it out. *Peace Out all*

[@Houd_Vast]

I’ll probably never use this knowledge, but it’s fun to know and practice. Thanks for these 👍

[@kellywalker8407]

I use it all the time. It's a great knot for short term. But for a longer time, especially, with a horse that rubs their head it will come loose. It will hold if the horse pulls back, but not if they get to rubbing.

[@NMranchhand]

Sheriff saw your video, got wise, and put a boot on my horse while I was inside. Hello from Yuma Prison; wish you were here.

[@deanhenthorn1890]

NMranchhand Someone poured a gallon of gasoline on my horse and it died an hour later!

[@Rohit_M]

This is so different from a wedding knot which you can't break free that easily to get away. just saying!

[@tiburciotabernilla7086]

thanks man i trained my stallion...bite and pull. together we escape my right n left hand carries bag full of hundreds lsk,lsk...hiyya

[@fishingMDchannel]

So if I see this outside my general store I should know that the amish are up to no good

[@onepunch9203]

Excellent knot. Good camera work. You demonstrated how pulling the tag end unties the knot easily, but you also should have shown how pulling the working end (as one's horse might do) locks the knot in place and does not allow the horse to walk away.

[@carpathianken]

Although neither a bank robber or highwayman, this will come in handy for the next time I ride into town on my trusty steed & I need to getaway in a hurry.

[@themadcracker4931]

I will remember that the next time I park my beat up Ford in front of a bank with a hitchin post. Lol

[@ShainAndrews]

My horse Taco would pull the tail. Biggest dog I ever had. Frequently he would walk up behind me, tail still in his mouth. He would wait to drop it when I was looking at him. Like he was making a point to knock it off.

[@11304800]

I’ve laughed my butt off .... some of these comments are so funny .... lol

[@WOWKNOTS]

Thanks for the helpful video, I'll go practice knitting knots. Welcome:)

[@THEfromkentucky]

This would be great for tying guy lines for tarps and tents, temporary clotheslines, hanging drybags or food bags, etc.

[@walden6272]

Exactly what I plan to use that knot for. :)

[@zerotwofive4997]

Cool knot. But, wouldn't the gig be up if someone walked passed and saw that... Unless....knot my problem goes even further back than we think.

[@markirish7599]

As soon as I get out of prison I'm going to use this on my next job .roll on 2055😎

[@Estwing22]

The title of your video would lead an ignorant person to believe that the user of this hitch is an evil person. Why would you do that? For clicks? Are there positive uses for a knot or hitch that is quick release? Of course. What is a painters hitch? m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH2kqXavfp14pZI Oh, I get it. You only use a painters hitch if you are stealing a boat. Or a horse. Or whatever you're rope is tied to. There is a knot called a theifs knot. It isn't used by theives, its used to catch them. I don't think it'll work on click theives though. Is your title really projection? More descriptive of you than the people who use this hitch? I find this a useful video for learning the tying. The title labeling me, and all other users of this hitch, as an evil person is insulting. But hey, look at all the clicks you got. Congratulations!

[@bluelionsage99]

That's pretty much the knot we used for tying our horses most of the time so that if it spooked, fell down, or otherwise had to be released quickly you could free it to recover with a pull. Never heard it called anything other than a trail knot or horse knot.

[@normanacree1635]

Obviously, you haven't hung around many bank robbers.

[@lindsayrixon7402]

At last, someone that doesn’t stuff around giving you all kinds of bullshit intro’s about subscribing and liking, Sir, I take my hat off to you! I have learnt something"

[@speed8701]

That's exactly how I tie my Bronco up at the bank.

[@augustwest8559]

My uncle taught me that knot. He also taught me the good book in fact taught me all I know. Taught me so well I took his gold and left his dead ass by the side of the road.

[@harpreetsingh9213]

Very simple and very nicely explained, Thank you

[@TrehanCreekOutdoors]

The very first thing a robber should do in a bank robbery is to hitch a horse to a pole using this knot. It makes a great decoy when the cops arrive as they invariably take positions out front to watch the horse and wait for a robber to come out. Of course, a robber can just leave by the back door, hop on a crotch rocket motorcycle and blast out of Dodge.

[@davidgoossen113]

Yeah, but as soon as the horse realizes you dumped him and left him 'holding-the-bag', sort of speak, he will roll over and give you up.

[@speedracer77]

Planning to rob a bank: 1) Search how to tie bank robbers knot on youtube 2) * magic happens * 3) Profit

[@mcmneverreadsreplys7318]

One important point you left out. Remember, the ends are tied to the horse's bridle. So, the lead (pull tight line) must be much shorter than the tail (tying end) when you begin to tie the knot: about half the length of the tail. When finished, the lead (pull tight line) should be the shortest one while the tail (tying end) should be longer. That way, when the horse pulls back the short lead line reaches its fullest extension, tightens the knot, and stops the horse's pull back, while the tail line is still slack. If the reverse is true, the horse's pull back will result in a self release.

[@fins59]

The loose end hangs down, it's not tied to the flippin horse!

[@ryjka1]

The correct name of this hitch, is a painter hitch used by sailors long before it was used ashore, the stern & bowman could let go the the launch (rowboat) or jolly boat, without getting out onto the dock when the skipper or officer returned.

[@ellissmithjr6599]

Bank Bobbers hitch???...funny, That is what was mostly used by everyone in the day to sucure the horse and a quick release

[@giordanonagro3592]

Thanks for sharing! Love the water noise in background also!!

[@UncleFjester]

This works! I stole 2 horses last night and got away Giddyup !

[@Sherpaful]

0:56 "Boom, outta here."

[@LucidDreamer54321]

It's the knot used to tie up the Amish buggy when they are in a hurry. "Got to get home to do the milken' and the plowin'."

[@ACat-pm8kx]

Nicely explained,always wondered how that knot was tied , thanks 👍🏼✌🏼

[@nancychace8619]

I learned a similar version of this for tying a horse. But the thinking was if the horse spooked or reared back for any reason it would be easy to let him loose for purposes of safety - not for a quick getaway for nefarious reasons.

[@Eric-xh9ee]

Yup, your want a knot that will release when pulled so the horse doesn't get hurt. If you horse keeps untying the knot as others have mentioned, you need to train your horse not to do that rather than use a knot that can't be pulled loose

[@s.leemccauley7302]

You do that pretty slick. On the run much are you? Thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial.

[@conmcgrath7502]

Hey, I would show you some more knots, but I'm a little tied-up at the moment? (did you see what I did there?) Hilarious! Sorry......

[@dm9078]

I watch a lot of old western shows. After I saw this video I began watching how the actors in the shows tied there horses. This knot was used a lot in the Clint Walker show Cheyenne!

[@tr4415]

Equipped with this new knowledge I immediately saddled my horse and rode it to the bank.... but there was no wooden rail to tie the knot... so I ended up going through the ATM as usual...😲... thanks so much for posting... cool knot...

[@rjb10101]

We just call it a slipknot here in lil ole england. A fishermans favourite knot...

[@cameronnedrow6017]

So if someone saw you hitching up like this they automatically knew you were up to no good. Or maybe just really lazy

[@louf7178]

Matt Dillon would've spotted that.

[@grassroot011]

But a lazy guy wouldn't go to all that trouble to tie it that way.

[@frandanco6289]

It is also called a slip knot... I learned this knot over 60 years ago as a child.. Thought everyone knew about it.. Guess not... I think it is also one of the knots in the Boy Scouts Handbook...

[@philchristmas6818]

Good stuff, pretty cool thanks for sharing!

[@diferencialescentral2133]

ESE NUDO SEDEBE LLAMAR ASALTA BANCOS LOJALABAN Y PICALE. Lik👍 SI ESTAS DE ACUERDO🐴

[@steev6946]

I have actually always wanted to know how they did this in movies.

[@pkmr5284]

I think the casual cowboy going in the saloon for a beer (in the movies) tied a clove hitch.

[@normanacree1635]

Most of those guys can barely tie their shoes. I watch as carefully as I can to see how they secure their horses and mostly they just wrap the reins around the post. Using something like this takes longer and the producers want to get on with the action.

[@johngrear6506]

Brilliant! Necessity is the mother of invention. Can just imagine people back in the day, playing around with different hitches until they discovered THIS.

[@eharstrom2003]

Thanks! Even I could learn from your video :)

[@ekehengeveld3895]

Thank you for showing me a new way of making that same knot! It's always handy to know if you aren't able to do it in some conditions! Keep up the great work!

[@onisgagan2481]

Nice job, a cranky ass ole cowboy showed me that 40 some years ago …

[@radar2119]

Awesome knot.

[@Jaguartmb]

Tied this knot, pulled it loose, but I'm still married. Please help

[@PinacoladaMatthew]

that is damn magical

[@zecuse]

The Painter's hitch has the same configuration except the standing end sits perpendicular to the slip instead of parallel to it (if that's ever desired). It's also easier to remember as it's just 3 bites: put the 1st bite over the post, pull a 2nd bite with one end through the 1st bite, pull a 3rd bite with the other end through the 2nd bite.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Nice demo! You can always tell a successful video as it usually has plenty of jealous haters who dislike it just out of spite! Great video! Keep up the good work! Best wishes brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎👌🏽

[@normanacree1635]

Relax. Some people do have a sense of humor. Or perhaps you don't.

[@InCog2020]

Nah, false info. Cuz in the movies they just sorta wrap it around a couple of times and the horse knows to stay parked.