How to Tie a Stafford Knot

Welcome to my channel How to Knot and in this video, I will be showing you how to tie a Stafford knot, also known as a thumb knot or overhand knot. A simple stopper knot is part of the basics for knot tying and can be found in other knots such as the loop knot, reef knot, running knot, water knot, etc. Its applications are general purposes, farming, fishing, camping, climbing, and boating. #boating #sailing #knottying
Taking the working end of the rope, form a loop.
Feed the working end through the loop
Then tighten and dress the knot accordingly pulling it tighter on itself.
This is a very strong and secure stopper knot that can jam badly making it untieable. It should only be used on applications where it’s a permanent fixture of the rope.
Here’s an example using the Stafford knot as a stopper knot through a hole. It is a low profile knot that can be used to hold a rope through a hole, provide a slightly larger object to grab onto, and prevent the rope from fraying at the end.
Alternative stronger options for a stopper knot consist of the figure eight knot or the oysterman’s stopper knot.
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