Every Bushcrafter Needs to Know this Knot: The Anchor Hitch

The Anchor Hitch
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[@lucasjillson236]

I'm watching this at midnight, saving it and definitely watching it in the morning! My dad's motto was always, "if you can't tie a knot, tie a lot", haha!

[@jonfaber4663]

Hey Dan, I just have to say that I bought your Bushcraft for Kids book for my almost 8 year old nephew this past summer. He loves it still. Tonight, I was browsing through it myself. You did an excellent job with that book. It's so informative, understandable and the colored pictures are wonderful.

[@billb1861]

A round turn and 2 half hitches while similar is easier to tie and untie under load.

[@siafulinux]

Just looked up the book and going to order it for my kids! Looks really interesting and perfect for them.

[@glorybound7599]

Thanks 🙏🏻. Was a Boy Scout over 50 years ago and have since forgotten most of the dozen or so knots 🪢 I had learned. Thanks for a great explanation of a very useful knot 🪢 that many will find to be helpful.

[@edauvaa1730]

Thank you. I don't have my 17ft.trailer-sailor anymore. But this knot is a winner.

[@threeriversforge1997]

This is exactly why I tell folks they need to get a copy of the Ashley Book of Knots. If you're camping or building a homestead or just tinkering in general... you need a copy of the ABOK. It's hard to express just how powerfully useful that book is, and you'll love having it to read by the fire!

[@bobvisser8689]

Try the maritime book of knots and fancy rope work!

[@threeriversforge1997]

@@bobvisser8689 I'll look it up. Thanks.

[@mehardin]

It's too expensive. I would love to have a copy, but it's outrageous.

[@janhbhugo5085]

The anchor hitch is the first proper knot I learned to do followed by the bowline !

[@jedmcdonald4695]

Yay thank you. This is going in my “Knots” playlist.

[@lowandslow3939]

There are other knots that are used for the same purpose. They also have two wraps around the metal ring, and the knot is tight up against the ring to reduce movement and resist chafing. I was a chief engineer at sea for twenty years and now live completely off grid. Remember, if you can’t tie a knot, tie a lot of them!

[@laurelrunlaurelrun]

What are some alternatives you recommend?

[@lewisjersey5422]

I'm a knot nerd myself. I too will sit and practice knots. This one's a good simple effective knot, thanks for this.

[@albertdrover2604]

Nice to see these old knots come back again. I was shown this in the boy scouts when I was 11 or 12 - I’m 76 now. We called it a round turn and two half-hitches.

[@alanstrange2421]

I found this knot on the Knots 3D app about a year ago and have been using it to tie cordage to carabiners (for ridge lines, bear bag hangs, etc). Good stuff.

[@Needagoodnamebutcantthinkofone]

I find a lot of stuff by accident but I found your channel through newswatch 16 WNEP Pennsylvania outdoor life thing they did on you a few years ago. I live nearby up in northeast PA, maybe one of these days I'll make it down there for a class or a course I do some of this on my own but definitely don't know hardly anything compared to those of you that actually do it routinely and know these things from doing them...

[@Aj-po9dc]

I love this knot because it's so simple to teach people AND the more load you apply to the knot, the more secure it is because it just bites down harder on itself! But it still can be untie fairly easily... Another really good anchor knot is the bunt line hitch... Although... It is a tougher knot to untie after a heavy load

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

I use this knot on my adventures all the time!❤❤❤❤❤

[@dogbark100]

Turbo-sized Two Half Hitches?! Love it, thanks!!

[@islandjason]

I have a 3m pieces of rope beside my chair for practicing knots I learn on YT like this one. Thanks again.

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your skills

[@davidvaughn7752]

I soooo love learning easy knots to remember, that are elegant in form, and effective in funtion. Thank You! Been sitting here playing with it now for a couple minutes after you showed how, and its already an old friend that I'll probably use a lot!!! Brillant!

[@randymicallef3545]

So many uses for this knot. Thanks for sharing, keep on doing that thing you do.

[@mikeeygq]

Your knot tutorials are some of the best out there.

[@bryanepp5340]

I think your greatest asset is your teaching ability.

[@brucejohnson2218]

My favourite is the buntline hitch, when easy untying is not necessary. It's like a mirrored two half hitches, but way stronger (up to too strong...) and you are also able to tie a slipped version. Anchor hitch is perfect for temporary tying and seems more secure than two half hitches.

[@GeorgePaul-dz9bi]

Yes that is a very secure positive knot to a fixture.

[@BCJerbs]

This a great know to know for sure! Hope your week is absolutely blessed Mr.Dan! Watching from the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island in Canada! Cheers, Jerbs 👍🏼🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼

[@thesteveshowfoodfestroadtest]

This is a perfect complement to the bowline! Gonna give it a try on my adventures!

[@TheGentlemanRougeScholar]

On the first thing you said, I found your channel many years ago, I was looking up how to tan a hide, I think it was before you were on Alone, but I’ve been following you ever since. Thanks for many years of stuff to pass onto my children, and making camp more enjoyable.

[@craigabel3674]

thank you for sharing Dan.

[@brianslocum5159]

Short, sweet, and to the point. Keep it up and stay in the woods!

[@chetbodley8629]

Great job and explanation I like knowing how to tie many different knots and when to use them. I chuckled when you said you tie an anchor to a line then I laughed out loud when you said you tie hard objects to a line. Everybody understands what you said no problem, keep up the good work. It's people like you and your content that make youtube great!

[@yashaashayeri7055]

Anchor Hitch is a solid one.

[@artzreal]

It's always fun to listen to your jokes Dan

[@RJD0314]

Knot only is that knot just a good knot, its a great knot!! 😁 Knot too shabby!!

[@AOSChrisMiller]

New knots have always been a struggle for me to learn. Thanks for the new tool!

[@samanthabeal2000]

That was clear and concise explanation on a very useful knot! I’ll be using that one ! Thanks so much, I liked your song, you do you!

[@brushbum7508]

Found you years back & still LEARNEN & ENJOYEN ! TAKE CARE..

[@jimmeyers8960]

Thanks for this. I think I found your channel years ago by looking for actual uses for knots. It's easy to find videos showing how to tie knots, but it's much harder to find videos for how and when to use a particular knot.

[@stevenscott2136]

I think I found you because I had been watching videos about blacksmithing.

[@peakbagger7682]

Thank you for teaching me a new knot. I have been using the bowline for years as my go-to knot.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

Thx Dan!

[@ElvisDoes]

I'm using this knot a lot in my bushcraft camp! I was doing it a bit differently but I think your way works better. Thanks!

[@awesomedave8484]

Thank you for sharing.

[@kingdavidapple]

Double wrap; double half hitch putting first hitch through both wraps. Excellent. Won't ever forget. Thanks!

[@whiskeyvictor5703]

Now I can finally secure my tent with an anchor. Take that, blustery gale! 😄

[@baka120y4]

Nice one!! I've been using the snuggle hitch but this one is much easier to tie and to remember. Thanks!

[@pyrosmoak53]

Great tip Dan 👍

[@dongaetano3687]

Good stuff Dan - will visit more.

[@georgefromiami]

Great knob very much needed, Thanks

[@Benjam901]

YES! Oh man, so often I've wondered "what is THE knot" to ties things to things. Legendary knot. Thank you

[@gordaro2828]

Well done. One of the most important features of that knot is that it retains 100% of its strength...meaning the line is not cutting itself under load. Cheers!

[@swaggercat]

Thanks That's a nice knot Very well taught

[@johnduffy6546]

Thank you. I had not seen this knot before. Will definitely give it a try

[@WillSpires]

Outstanding sir! Thanks for another great knot for the arsenal!!

[@Jmlittle844]

Nice knot. I need to learn this one and the Siberian hitch.

[@vaelenorg]

I used to teach knots and pioneering at a boy scout camp years ago and always love a good knot video! You have a great way of teaching and showing the knot, thanks for making this video! I never knew this knot, but it's basically two half hitches with an extra loop to keep the rope from slipping. I'm definitely going to use this next time I go camping.

[@foolsgold8486]

Beautiful And elegant knot.....thank you for sharing. Love it.. i have been wanting a knot just like that one.

[@peterott9162]

Thank you Dan. Definitely keeping this one in my toolbox!!

[@greggdsciotto8952]

That's a great knot, thank you!

[@chronxdev]

Definitely gonna keep this one in my back pocket. I usually just throw a bowline knot on most things but this anchor hitch will definitely come in handy in the right circumstances. If you want to check out another really sweet knot, look up the "taughtline hitch"

[@orangeyellow9695]

The bowline works for most things, but if you don't want your rope to run or move, the fixed loop on the bowline doesn't help. Usually, I use either the round turn two half or the anchor bend.

[@darkframepictures]

You can hitch to the object using whichever hitch is best suited, and the finish with two half hitches like what is shown. Works with a large variety of hitches on the ring, depending on how permanent it needs to be, whether the ring should slip or not, or how quickly it should be to untie.

[@jadehobson751]

Thankyou 😊. I now love it too!

[@BBQDad463]

Thank you for this video. I have a copy of the "Clifford W. Ashley Book Of Knots." Sometimes referred to as the CWABOK, it contains thousands of knots both useful and decorative. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in knots. The Anchor Hitch is indeed a splendid knot. Again, thank you for this video.

[@martinhafner2201]

ABoK 1723 Anchor Hitch or Fisherman's Bend

[@threeriversforge1997]

I always tell people to get the ABoK. Greatest book to have in the library, imo. Practicing Marlinspike Seamanship is a great way to decorate your equipment, too. Mikko Snellman has a fantastic channel here on YT that you should check out. His vids on making pine tar and birch tar are exceptional.

[@martinhafner2201]

@@threeriversforge1997 The books by Hervey Garret Smith are great for full project skills with canvas, sail twine, cord and rope. His books include full plans and techniques for things like canvas buckets and sea bags. The Arts Of The Sailor and The Marlinspike Sailor are a couple. You could take the techniques and use them to make haversacks and things like that.

[@jamesosborn1628]

Thanks again!

[@richardM980]

Clear and concise. Thanks

[@krazyntx995]

Good knot to know for us 4WD enthusiasts and also for cutting trees.

[@rogt332]

Thank you Dan really well explained and much appreciated 👍 I try to write it down stage by stage in a small notebook Stay well all 👍🙂🇬🇧

[@jamesknapp7389]

I found your channel a little over 2 years ago. I was looking for Boilo recipes and yours is the best. I live up in Wayne county but for almost 5 years I worked out of Harrisburg and drove on 81 quite a bit. I love your channel and the Boilo I make has become very popular. I first saw a story on WNEP 16 and headed to the State Store for several bottles of Four Queens. I even brought a bottle down to my son and daughter-in-law for thanksgiving and made some. Happy New Year!

[@sixfiveoutfitters1201]

Good. Thanks. Great knot to add to the toolbox.

[@pappysproductions]

Great knot

[@dutchlowry7801]

Dan ..u r the man n just hit another 1 out of the park !!! Thnx much n be well.

[@zetaminor77]

Thanks for the video! Your knot-tying steps were very clear and easy to follow. :)

[@insatiable_mind]

Good tutorial. Knots are very useful.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Looks great Dan. Thanks and take care..

[@seanfitzgibbon235]

Excellent and simple!

[@730harley1]

I love this guy.

[@TheCitizenRemy]

Great video and information.

[@campcrafter4613]

Found you while watching Dave Canterbury. You were recommended.

[@davidrobins4025]

Simple, clear explanation of how to tie this knot.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Love your content brother! Very best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

[@FosterHeninger]

Also a great knot for temporarily tying a toggle onto the end of your rope. If one end already has a loop tied in it like a bowline, then the toggle on the other allows for attaching multiple ropes together. thanks for the video.

[@BUZZKILLJRJR]

Actually found you because Sean Kelly from corporals corner, said to check out your channel in one of his videos I've been watching his channel for like 10+ years now. Pretty sure he mentioned your channel more than once? Anyways I seen a ton of your shows now and I'm here to stay.

[@sanjaraejour9632]

I learned of your channel from Townsends, and stayed for the excellent content.

[@richarddiss1643]

AWESOME, Thank You very much Sir! I'm a bush-crafting beginner enthusiast and I love Your way of teaching, fast, efficient, no time wasted. After checking a lot of tutos, I've just find Yours today and I'm gonna stick to Your channel, I've just subscribe now! Again, Thanks very much for sharing Your knowledge! Greetings from France ^_^

[@deepashtray5605]

Oh had I discovered this knot as a young man...!

[@pearlunger9697]

Daniel, Daniel Thanks for the song Thanks for the knot Good on ya, Tim

[@KarlRoyale]

Just as an aside, if you look at any older type anchor that has been cast, the inside of the ring is shaped like an "M" that is smoothed down. This is to help the rope stay in place while a sailor is tying the anchor knot. More modern anchors are meant to use chains so don't have/need this feature but the older style anchors still do.

[@buckybarnes5241]

That is fantastic. Thanks!

[@haroldmiller6853]

Great knot to know for sure

[@hanneskofler9047]

Love that knot

[@DarrylMiglio]

thanks for sharing

[@KettleCamping]

Thanks! I ‘ll go check it out.

[@reedmitchell6716]

Perfect and simple

[@gerardmartyn7596]

Great information as always. Thanks 😊

[@rioguzmanc]

Great knot! Stay in the woods!

[@ourtechwriter]

Excellent! THANKS!

[@HermannKerr]

I saw the picture of the knot and knew it was an anchor hitch - That is an unusual knot to see on KZbin. It is a good knot - good presentation.Good on ya, from one knot head to another. ;-)

[@doug.a.2665]

Good stuff!

[@TheJacov]

Nice video, well done and simply explained. However, just for funzies, here's a more sailorish version. First a bit of rope terminology. The cut end of the rope is the bitter end, the end part that we are working is called the working end, oddly enough. The rest of the line is the standing part. The first part where you are looping through the ring is called a round turn, then we take a half hitch through the round turn and finish off with a half hitch around the standing part. Thus a sailor would describe it this way. Take a round turn through the eye (ring), half hitch through the round turn and finish with a half hitch around the standing part. So now you know how to describe it to a sailor, although a sailor would already know all this, he would simply think of it as displaying your knowledge of marline-spike seamanship.😁😁😁

[@pamelacarnes9652]

Love it!!!

[@bowmanlegacies]

Badass knot! I will practice this thanks man!

[@globyois]

Excellent!

[@valerieresistance-francais7708]

good to know, thank you !

[@michaelcapeless3268]

Thank you -- good info. Now, I can do it.