How to Tie a Tape Knot and Fisherman’s Knot Variations - ITS Knot of the Week HD

[@rayhollerrr]

I usually use uni to uni knot when joining to lines together. Definitely tough and powerful knot. Thanks for the video!

[@wjf213]

Really a good video. I'm enjoying these knot of the week video. Keep up the great work.

[@IBDaddyO]

Hey Bryan, if you are going to show a prusix knot and its use, you should show them how to take that tube webbing and make a Swiss seat! Mark

[@ITStactical]

IBDaddyO We'll definitely be going over the Swiss Seat, thanks! ~ Bryan

[@808foodlover]

Nice job, thanks!

[@CenterMassImpact]

Great man skills! Just basic stuff every guy should know and pass to their kids.

[@ITStactical]

CenterMassImpact Agreed! ~ Bryan

[@helidodge]

Cool stuff to know. BTW Bryan,, thanks for answering my question about gun belts on TSP last week. I think I'm going to go with the Liger 1.5". Jarrett

[@ITStactical]

helidodge Hey Jarrett, you're absolutely welcome! I've had my Liger Belt for about 3 years now and have worn it on a regular basis without any issues at all. Thanks for your continued support! ~ Bryan

[@Deathwindfr]

Hi nice video again. Could the fisherman's knot be used for joining together the strands inside a paracord? Is there another knot wich would be more adequate for this purpose? Cheers

[@wjf213]

Deathwindfr Good question. I'm wanting to know the answer too.

[@ITStactical]

Deathwindfr It could be for sure, there are many knots that are technically for joining two equal lines, but in the application you've described, I would default to the double fisherman's knot myself. Hope that helps! ~ Bryan

[@Deathwindfr]

Great, thanks Bryan!

[@Laochri]

The Water knot; this knot is SOOO secure. it does not need backups. The more force that is aplyed the tighter it gets. A 3" tag end is sufficient enough. That is why it is never untied. Also I have never heard it called a Tape Knot. I am a climber of 25 years.

[@ITStactical]

Laochri I agree with you on its strength, however I was taught to always back up knots used in climbing. The necessity of backing up will always be a decision of the person tying the knot in my opinion. Thanks for the comment! ~ Bryan

[@kilroywashere1]

I have recently been using slings of 1 inch tubular climb spec webbing I made using a water knot. I use these as anchors for a slackline setup and I trust the knot but after seeing this video I will probably throw on the backups next time because hey why not? Webbing is cheap, a failed anchor could be expensive or worse haha.... Thanks for the info I've been doing a bit of reading on the whole water knot debate and just feel like it seems like a good idea to go ahead and back it up. Thanks for sharing the video ITS.

[@jbdavisnc]

Apparently this knot has failed experienced climbers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4nIXmt9orhjbs0 It never hurts to back up a knot. Sometimes unnecessary, but never hurts.

[@danielkinzek6624]

@@jbdavisnc After following the link it's not clear to me whether the knot failed experienced climbers or experienced climbers failed when using the knot. Twenty failures among so many successful uses. When using a sling while climbing, one avoids the knotted part of the sling at carabiners and knots. Tying backup knots on either side of the water knot will make the knot at least three times as large so avoiding it will be more of a chore. It will also make the sling bulkier and heavier compared to 3" tails.