Turks head - The sailors way

[@rockymtns99]

One of the best videos explaining the turks head knot I've seen! Great job!

[@granger22992]

Fantastic.

[@64Rosso]

Wonderful! Just seeing those hands moving is better than 1000 words, they have the nobility that can only be obtained after a life of hard and honest work. I wish you all the best.

[@pedrog3933]

Traducir

[@lucperciedusert3972]

Congratulations Mikko for this video very instructive which perfectly recalls the bases of the knotting of the Turks heads; Thank you again for the transmission of your knowledge to the newbies who begin. luc

[@1cbins]

Excellent. Now to find the time to practice.

[@davegehr]

Excellent! Much easier to understand the logic and method of turks head expansion when explained the "sailor's way". Thank you Mikko - two thumbs up!

[@tomanderson3197]

Agreed!

[@johnhorton7106]

I've watched several videos and had a hard time following, I watched this one once and had NO trouble tying this knot. Great video.

[@mikkosnellman]

Good for you!

[@onslowkeeping7086]

I would agree it covers the action, but it is still magnificent work and the talent and patience that you show along with your knowledge, just boggles my mind. As I told you before I watch you everyday all day long. I really can't find the words to describe you

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you. My advise for learning is to read less and tie more ;)

[@iandyke4412]

Lotsa videos on how to make- not so many where you can see the basic process, and get an intuition for the knot. Thanks a ton!

[@plemas]

Thanks so much for another great video. After a number of goes I just got it up to a 9-8. Needless to say I'm feeling a bit pleased with my self. Thanks again!

[@CSHarvey]

Been trying to wrap my head around turks head formation for the past decade. D'OH! Thank you for being the knot whisperer, Mikko.

[@DM-sq3jm]

This is the best video explanation on the Turks Head Knot that I've come across.

[@mikkosnellman]

Glad you find it useful!

[@Barry-fg1gl]

Hi mikko , just wanted to say thank you whenever I struggle with anything I watch your video and problem solved, can now tie a Turks head in hand thank you, you inspire me. Barry

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@Barry-fg1gl]

Hope one day to possibly meet you at a IGKT meeting or event when you are in the U.K., my love for all thing rope and knots has grown tenfold because of you

[@isoutherncode]

Thank You for adding another video for us to enjoy and increase our learning skills. It really helped me to better understand the making of turks heads.

[@djmj12714]

Mikko... I typically don't sit through a video that has no spoken explanation, instruction, etc. But I'm glad I didn't cut sling load on yours, well done! sub+

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you. This way you don´t shut out non-english speaking persons (like me :) )

[@jimmiehall1725]

That is exactly how BMMC Rabino on board the USS O 'Bannon DD-450 showed me back in 1969.

[@Fairwind-Godspeed]

Thanks for the great instructional video. Very clear and concise. Great music selection as well!

[@wesleyalee]

Just received my order that included rope and the Traveler's Marlinspike used in the video. Excellent product that raises my hobby to nearly a professional level. Sir, Thank You and take care of yourself.

[@mikkosnellman]

Don´t ruin a fine hobby by going pro! Keep on knotting!

[@wesleyalee]

I'm a legend in my own mind for five minutes....! Oh well! My next order is on the way, practice makes perfect.

[@roamingcelt]

Thank you for the help. This makes the other tutorials easier to understand.

[@martynshaw1229]

Thanks! After several goes i feel confident!

[@mikkosnellman]

Good you found the video useful.

[@MarkBarsocchini]

Great video, very well explained and demonstrated. THANKS!

[@mikkosnellman]

My pleasure Mark.

[@kenyablonsky]

This is the one basic knot I learned about 20 years ago from a long lost friend.

[@henkdejong8140]

Heel duidelijk uitgelegd.

[@TomTholan]

00:00 Intro 00:07 Some theory Leads, Bights and Passes 00:10 Bights 00:22 Leads 00:36 Passes 00:47 How much cord do I need? 02:06 Beginning for a 3 Lead 4 Bight 1 Pass Turks Head 03:31 3L x 2B is ready 03:55 Raising to 5L x 4B 06:05 5L x 4 B is ready 06:23 Raising to 7L x 6B 10:18 You can continue the same way to 9L x 8B, 11L x 10 B, etc. Everytime you add 2 Leads and 2 Bights!

[@mikkosnellman]

Thanks. Feel free to do this for my other tutorials also.

[@TomTholan]

@@mikkosnellman You can copy and paste this in you description of the video, if you like? This would be a good place!

[@mikkosnellman]

@@TomTholan Done already, thank you.😀

[@TomTholan]

@@mikkosnellman Excuse me, I made a mistake, the 7L 6B already starts at 06:23 instead of 08:23. I already changed it in my list!

[@barbar511]

Xlent vid Mikko and the spike is beautiful

[@halisidrysdale]

Fantastic!

[@michaeldolan2726]

This is a good video. The only thing I would change , is that the titles are posted right over the knot work and it covers your actions.

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you for the feedback. Sorry about the titles, have moved them in later videos.

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Can somebody call the policy, please?! I tied myself up and have to write this with my nose! Thank you for this excellent instruction.

[@seamorebuttz]

Tears in heaven. Great song

[@rainman5727]

Great video overall, but one slight constructive criticism. On future videos, put the text in a corner instead of dead center so it doesn't interfere with the demonstration. And text doesn't need to be so large. Let the video speak for itself. I've made this twice, and made the same mistake both times, and think it's because of a slight miss while the text is on screen and blocking the action. Have made Turk's Head by other methods, but like this one tying on the hand. And the explanation of raising it is simple and to the point. Thanks

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you very much for your feedback. Will remember your advice in future videos.

[@terryroemer361]

I Totally Agree!

[@MrDlanglois]

agree about the text. Also, I personally, would like some verbal instruction to go with this. The text...it is not clear what it means. I have been a teacher for many years and teaching is audio, visual and kinesthetic. Music does not help.

[@tomanderson3007]

Seems like the thing to keep in mind is "contrary to the lead and over". Keep doing "contrary to the lead and over" until you have your preferred number of leads and bights. Thanks,

[@mikkosnellman]

You got it! :)

[@chris7662]

Thank you for this my distant friend! The cord you're using seems more stiff and slightly thicker than paracord; which is what I'm using to learn. Paracord seems stubborn and moody as it drifts out of position but, I'm dealing with it! To go over those two at the top during the expansion passes was the step I was not getting at first. Also, thinking in terms "contrary to the lead" as you point out was most helpful. I find myself wondering what compels you in this peaceful and therapeutic craft. Where did all this begin for you and how long ago? Could you say something about this please?

[@mikkosnellman]

I am glad if my video is helpful for you. Myself, I have always found peace in playing with knots and used it as therapy during the hard times in my life. The process of tying and understanding the logic is very satisfying and that´s why I turned my passion into profession.

[@bobabney538]

Placing NO blame on the instructor, nor the tutorial, but on my very own, apparently inept SELF, I cannot seem to control the paracord, as it flops around like wet spaghetti, and I lose the image I need to follow the pattern. So......trying to learn the technique, is EVERYTHING but peaceful and therapeutic.

[@johnbennett609]

Bravo. Clear and simple. Will practise.

[@MabelTyingTuts]

Hi Mikko, nice video. I like that you show the braiding method - ABOK #1325 - which I have shown in my direct Gaucho and Headhunter videos. Usually people show the "laying tracks" and "splitting the pairs (tracks)" method which is wonderful but mixing them up with the braiding method. Eventually both methods do the same it is just the focus you put on them that is different.

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you Mable. In my opinion this method is less confusing than " laying tracks and splitting"

[@MabelTyingTuts]

mikko snellman IMHO you need both to truly understand them. My experience was different - I first learned the laying tracks method. To know this one opens more possibilities. Thanks again for a fine tutorial.

[@ngchunming5251]

Mabel Marble n

[@matthewarnold6794]

OK, now I get it. Thank you.

[@MrBlack751]

I wish I'd seen this years ago. Sometimes you just need a quick tie for whatever reason. I started with the run list method and it took a long time to understand the theory. Its the same with goucho's, pineapple's, herringbone and other weaves added to the turkshead. I learned by trial and error. Now, I'm struggling with large globe knots, the small one has plenty of instruction, but I don't find anything larger than that and since I don't know the theory of the globe knot, I don't know how to expand it. Nice video.

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you. Understanding logic of knots is essential in order to expand your skills. Have to take a look at globe knots someday.

[@universalendeavors4387]

I watched video upon video upon video by every noteable knotter and each and every one just confounded and angered me to the point that I had cussed a hole in my computers monitor. For real I was ready to hurt somebody...anybody. I watched this and after only 45 minutes of blasting the neighborhood with inflammatory expletives I found I had actually tied a relatively crappy and slightly cohesive knot. After 45 minutes of perhaps mumbling and scoffing a bit I had completed something that bore an almost close proximity of the knot. I have continued to watch this several times a day and have made great strides in progress, although the color commentary comes and goes, today I tied a rather simple turks head that was just better than almost pretty. I displayed it proudly in the para cord and knot forums and my comrades hailed and lauded my victory and my restraint in hostility upon general passers by. Even that one that gave me the hairy eyeball could not raise my flags to charge the field. I can not thank you enough good sir and I remain in your debt as you have saved me from myself and helped to create a lovely transition or cover knot that is attractive and practical. Cheers!

[@mikkosnellman]

Every day, when you learn something new, is a good day!!! Cheers!

[@djecpamba]

I can’t begin to describe the frustration of trying, and re-trying, something new multiple times and then the sense of satisfaction once you succeed. It’s what keeps me moving forward....

[@Old52Guy]

Outstanding!

[@tomanderson3197]

Thanks for sharing. So it appears that the sequence is: turn left and go contrary, then right and contrary? And do that until you have the number of nights you want and then start doubling the knot by following the standing end as it is. Yes?

[@mikkosnellman]

Pretty much so.

[@davidgwilliam1541]

Hi Mikko - many thanks for showing a way that works so effectively - brilliant ! Can you tell me what sort of cord you use please. I’m using paracord but the 3 strand cord you use looks so much better.

[@mikkosnellman]

I am glad you found the video useful. All cordage I use is made in my own ropewalk.

[@srafetto]

I love the clear and precise visual progression but I don't get how to finish it off. Repetitions will get me there eventually I guess or I will be further lost.

[@mikkosnellman]

That depends on the application for your knot. Usually Turks Head is tied around an object and ends are just lead out and cut.

[@wesleyalee]

Once again a Master Instructor shows "...how it's done!" You've shown the details, (how and why), that one may spend weeks or months piecing together from "just do this" videos. I've found only one other printed source that may meet your teaching skills, but that is a distant second. Once again, an Old Dog learns - "Newish Trick"

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you for your feedback Wesley. Took me so long to learn the logic of knots so I thought to smooth the way for others.

[@bryantreacher5793]

Do you know that you can double your Turks head either as you did the footrope way or you can double it from the other way as diamond knot way

[@mediaaddict3997]

I would really like to know where you purchased that rope.

[@mikkosnellman]

www.snellman.ax

[@hankh1610]

Mikko, Howdy; When fairing up a Turk's Head that will be used as the slider on something like a Ditty Bag closure how do you know when it is snug (tight), enough to maintain it's friction hold for several years or longer?

[@mikkosnellman]

Myself, I use a piece of paper wrapped between the lanyard and turks head as a mandrel.

[@hankh1610]

@@mikkosnellman Mikko, Howdy; Thanks, so simple yet so elusive. chuckle

[@djecpamba]

Herr Snellman... More questions: I just completed my first Nantucket bracelet and had a question...I sent this to your web address since I’m unable to up load pics to youtube.... What did the old salts do to keep the leads (parts) in place? As you can see the 3rd lead down from the center is out of place. I thought of using cyanoacrylate to hold them in place as I did with the standing and working ends, but I wondered what might have been done in years gone past before superglue was invented. Or were Nantucket bracelets even a thing back then; being more of a modern fashion statement? Thanks in advance... Donald

[@mikkosnellman]

Bracelets has always been a popular item among sailors. Splicing ends is ideal way, but sometimes a seizing will have to do. One alternative is to make stopper knot with the ends. like for ex. two strand Matthew Walker or Lanyard Knot. Using hard laid cord helps to keep bights in place.

[@djecpamba]

I’ll give it some thought. Thanks for the reply. Received cord today, very nice material. DIY kits in seperate mailing? Donals

[@melvinscruggs2195]

It’s REAL confusing when you throw huge red font over knot when you’re trying to see which direction you’re tying! Can you lowere the font under the view? It would be most effective or me!

[@mikkosnellman]

Sorry about that. This was one of my earliest videos and I have moved the font to lower edge since then. Unfortunately I can not make the change once video is uploaded to KZbin.

[@Josef_R]

0:48 First person ever to show this!!

[@mikkosnellman]

Well someone had to :)

[@vicacid72]

Yes! Thank you for showing that! So simple and direct, and so helpful for future projects 😊 Cheers!

[@bryantreacher5793]

When I saw the picture of this I wondered if you tied it different than the way I tie it but your way is the same as mine it might be that you turned it end for end as the over and under at the edges are not as they should be ,I do though have one gripe about the Turks head in the way that most people tie the 3l 4 b Turks head which happens to be the emblem of the IGKT it is not tied correctly if you notice that when you tie any knot the working end is always the end that comes out on top ,not the end that comes out underneath,the way most people finish this knot is to tie it clockwise with the end that should be going anticlockwise,both Ashley and Budworth and those that follow them don't realise their mistake

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you for your insight.

[@TomTholan]

What Do you mean? What fault, what Ashley didn't realize? Do you mean the description of Ashley 1303 and 1305 in his book has a fault?

[@bryantreacher5793]

@@TomTholan yes 1305 is not tied clockwise compare it with 2283 which is tied clockwise you will notice that the end that end that comes out on top is the working end

[@TomTholan]

@@bryantreacher5793 Ah, I see! 2283 is like 1303. But if you only want to make the 3L4B the 1305 is just another method to make the knot, that's no fault, just another way, or! Could it be, that Mikko do the method of 1323 to make his Turks Head?

[@TomTholan]

@@bryantreacher5793 The other question is, how can you make the 3L4B with the method of Mikko?

[@djecpamba]

I have learned to tie 5-4 turks heads by rote; laying tracks and going over/over on my expansion passes. Working contrary to the lead is a new way to think of the process. That and what Mabel said. Also like the lack of verbiage in your videos; too much talking can be distracting. Well done... Donald

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you for the feedback Donald. There is always room for different angles in knotting.

[@djecpamba]

Appreciate the response. I noticed that what you call #4 (1/10”/2.5mm) is close to what someone else calls #42 (.092”/2.35mm). Is there more than one way label or categorize cordage?

[@mikkosnellman]

Cordage numbering is very complicated and confusing business which depends on country, material and manufacturing method. The numbering I use is my own and refers to the number of yarns in each strand. Usually cordage numbering refers to combination of yarn count and weight.

[@djecpamba]

Just when I had hoped for a logical answer, oh well. Started working on your Marline Spike sheath, was having trouble with the diamond knot, but I think I just discovered the problem. Funnnn...

[@nssdesigns]

The answer was here :-)

[@meyou2395]

love your work where do you get your cordige from

[@mikkosnellman]

snellman.ax/materials.html

[@tomanderson3007]

What size and kind of cord are you using here?

[@mikkosnellman]

That is 3.5mm if I recall right...

[@kennethehockenberry6754]

Hi, Where can I buy rope like this, please...

[@mikkosnellman]

Email me.

[@mindbonker]

I have just recently subbed and I have to ask... Where do you find 1/8 inch chord... Especially in colors?

[@mikkosnellman]

That´s what i do for living - hard laid cords from 1,5mm up in different materials and colors...

[@dilsonrosario9730]

O meu jovem vc e ótimo em marinharia VERUGUDE UM ABRAÇOS DECE MARINHEIRO MERCANTI DILSON DE ANGRA DOS REIS RJ BRASIL 01 DE SETEMBRO DE 2017

[@MrDlanglois]

Hi What size is this cord please?

[@mikkosnellman]

That would be 4mm, if I recall right.

[@asil6770]

Bunun adı Neden Türk kafası ?

[@Swornim_shrestha]

how do you find that rope

[@mikkosnellman]

Making rope is what I live on... www.snellman.ax

[@stevethomas7463]

🤔

[@nssdesigns]

Can this be formed into a globe knot?

[@mikkosnellman]

Sure. Just put a ball inside and tighten.

[@nssdesigns]

mikko snellman so can you keep adding nights and leads to make a more faceted surface? So it works with any type of turkshead?

[@mikkosnellman]

No, Turks heads with over 4 bights will leave a hole at the poles.

[@birtanemaskm7864]

The writing is distirbinggggg I like it but too hard to follow especially withe the writing😥

[@mikkosnellman]

Sorry about the text, I have made improvements in later videos, hope you keep on trying.

[@shawnholton5182]

Too much for me. Have to try back after I've got a little more experience.

[@mikkosnellman]

Just take your time, step by step. You can do it!

[@ursulavocca4211]

Very hard to follow. Dialogue would help me

[@mikkosnellman]

Sorry. My language skills are not good enough for spoken English and Finnish wouldn´t help too much.

[@Pablo_Arnold]

haha i almost joined that guild

[@mikkosnellman]

Why "almost" ?

[@Pablo_Arnold]

mikko snellman just the fee, it's not much but I didn't want to pay it at the time, I might reconsider, the urge to be part of an awesome knot tying community is too strong haha

[@jennieleigh9005]

Pablo Arnold i

[@Pincheemoska]

I’m lost

[@mikkosnellman]

Don´t give up, you´ll get it with practice!

[@frododavis9082]

get the damn instructions out of the way !!!!!!!!!

[@mikkosnellman]

Sorry, a mistake I made. I can not edit this video any more but have moved instructions out of the way in newer videos.

[@peteharkelli9286]

I decreased speed to .25, you are out of frame at bottom.

[@mythrartartgroup8884]

instructions can come at edges. its really annoying. thanks

[@mikkosnellman]

Thank you for your feedback, will try to improve for future videos.

[@dilsonrosario9730]

Good Afternoon Merchant Sailor DILSON de Angra dos Reis BRESIL Miko My Congratulations thank you Very Much Good Afternoon 26 de Maio de 2019

[@dilsonrosario9730]

MIKKO VC VERIGUD VERIGUD MARINHEIRO MERCANTI DILSON DE ANGRA DOS REIS RJ BRASIL 14 DE OUCTUBRE GUDNAITY

[@walterstafford9354]

get the GD writing out of the way - can't see what you're doing!!

[@mikkosnellman]

Sorry about that, can not edit though once it is uploaded. Learned my lesson in later videos.

[@ratedg5039]

I'm not experienced. this didn't help me, at all.

[@mikkosnellman]

I am sorry to hear that. I tried to make it as simple as possible. Maybe you would learn easier from a book?

[@b761787]

I absolutely HATE the guitar music.