One of the best videos explaining the turks head knot I've seen! Great job!
@granger22992 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic.
@64Rosso2 жыл бұрын
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.
@pedrog39332 жыл бұрын
Traducir
@lucperciedusert39727 жыл бұрын
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
@1cbins6 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Now to find the time to practice.
@davegehr7 жыл бұрын
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!
@tomanderson319711 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@johnhorton7106 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Good for you!
@onslowkeeping7086 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. My advise for learning is to read less and tie more ;)
@iandyke44124 жыл бұрын
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!
@plemas7 жыл бұрын
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!
@CSHarvey3 жыл бұрын
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-sq3jm3 жыл бұрын
This is the best video explanation on the Turks Head Knot that I've come across.
@mikkosnellman3 жыл бұрын
Glad you find it useful!
@Barry-fg1gl2 жыл бұрын
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
@mikkosnellman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback!
@Barry-fg1gl2 жыл бұрын
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
@isoutherncode7 жыл бұрын
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.
@djmj127147 жыл бұрын
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+
@mikkosnellman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This way you don´t shut out non-english speaking persons (like me :) )
@jimmiehall17253 жыл бұрын
That is exactly how BMMC Rabino on board the USS O 'Bannon DD-450 showed me back in 1969.
@Fairwind-Godspeed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great instructional video. Very clear and concise. Great music selection as well!
@wesleyalee7 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikkosnellman7 жыл бұрын
Don´t ruin a fine hobby by going pro! Keep on knotting!
@wesleyalee7 жыл бұрын
I'm a legend in my own mind for five minutes....! Oh well! My next order is on the way, practice makes perfect.
@roamingcelt6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the help. This makes the other tutorials easier to understand.
@martynshaw12297 ай бұрын
Thanks! After several goes i feel confident!
@mikkosnellman7 ай бұрын
Good you found the video useful.
@MarkBarsocchini7 жыл бұрын
Great video, very well explained and demonstrated. THANKS!
@mikkosnellman7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Mark.
@kenyablonsky2 жыл бұрын
This is the one basic knot I learned about 20 years ago from a long lost friend.
@henkdejong8140 Жыл бұрын
Heel duidelijk uitgelegd.
@TomTholan3 жыл бұрын
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!
@mikkosnellman3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Feel free to do this for my other tutorials also.
@TomTholan3 жыл бұрын
@@mikkosnellman You can copy and paste this in you description of the video, if you like? This would be a good place!
@mikkosnellman3 жыл бұрын
@@TomTholan Done already, thank you.😀
@TomTholan3 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@barbar5117 жыл бұрын
Xlent vid Mikko and the spike is beautiful
@halisidrysdaleАй бұрын
Fantastic!
@michaeldolan27263 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikkosnellman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback. Sorry about the titles, have moved them in later videos.
@thearchibaldtuttle7 жыл бұрын
Can somebody call the policy, please?! I tied myself up and have to write this with my nose! Thank you for this excellent instruction.
@seamorebuttz4 жыл бұрын
Tears in heaven. Great song
@rainman57276 жыл бұрын
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
@mikkosnellman6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your feedback. Will remember your advice in future videos.
@terryroemer3615 жыл бұрын
I Totally Agree!
@MrDlanglois5 жыл бұрын
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.
@tomanderson30075 жыл бұрын
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,
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
You got it! :)
@chris76624 жыл бұрын
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?
@mikkosnellman4 жыл бұрын
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.
@bobabney5384 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnbennett6097 жыл бұрын
Bravo. Clear and simple. Will practise.
@MabelTyingTuts7 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikkosnellman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mable. In my opinion this method is less confusing than " laying tracks and splitting"
@MabelTyingTuts7 жыл бұрын
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.
@ngchunming52516 жыл бұрын
Mabel Marble n
@matthewarnold67943 жыл бұрын
OK, now I get it. Thank you.
@MrBlack7517 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikkosnellman7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Understanding logic of knots is essential in order to expand your skills. Have to take a look at globe knots someday.
@universalendeavors43875 жыл бұрын
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!
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
Every day, when you learn something new, is a good day!!! Cheers!
@djecpamba3 жыл бұрын
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....
@Old52Guy2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding!
@tomanderson319711 ай бұрын
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?
@mikkosnellman11 ай бұрын
Pretty much so.
@davidgwilliam15412 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikkosnellman2 жыл бұрын
I am glad you found the video useful. All cordage I use is made in my own ropewalk.
@srafetto3 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikkosnellman3 жыл бұрын
That depends on the application for your knot. Usually Turks Head is tied around an object and ends are just lead out and cut.
@wesleyalee7 жыл бұрын
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"
@mikkosnellman7 жыл бұрын
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.
@bryantreacher57933 жыл бұрын
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
@mediaaddict39974 жыл бұрын
I would really like to know where you purchased that rope.
@mikkosnellman4 жыл бұрын
www.snellman.ax
@hankh16105 жыл бұрын
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?
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
Myself, I use a piece of paper wrapped between the lanyard and turks head as a mandrel.
@hankh16105 жыл бұрын
@@mikkosnellman Mikko, Howdy; Thanks, so simple yet so elusive. chuckle
@djecpamba6 жыл бұрын
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
@mikkosnellman6 жыл бұрын
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.
@djecpamba6 жыл бұрын
I’ll give it some thought. Thanks for the reply. Received cord today, very nice material. DIY kits in seperate mailing? Donals
@melvinscruggs21953 жыл бұрын
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!
@mikkosnellman3 жыл бұрын
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_R7 жыл бұрын
0:48 First person ever to show this!!
@mikkosnellman7 жыл бұрын
Well someone had to :)
@vicacid726 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you for showing that! So simple and direct, and so helpful for future projects 😊 Cheers!
@bryantreacher57933 жыл бұрын
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
@mikkosnellman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your insight.
@TomTholan3 жыл бұрын
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?
@bryantreacher57933 жыл бұрын
@@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
@TomTholan3 жыл бұрын
@@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?
@TomTholan3 жыл бұрын
@@bryantreacher5793 The other question is, how can you make the 3L4B with the method of Mikko?
@djecpamba6 жыл бұрын
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
@mikkosnellman6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback Donald. There is always room for different angles in knotting.
@djecpamba6 жыл бұрын
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?
@mikkosnellman6 жыл бұрын
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.
@djecpamba6 жыл бұрын
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...
@nssdesigns6 жыл бұрын
The answer was here :-)
@meyou23955 жыл бұрын
love your work where do you get your cordige from
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
snellman.ax/materials.html
@tomanderson30075 жыл бұрын
What size and kind of cord are you using here?
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
That is 3.5mm if I recall right...
@kennethehockenberry67546 жыл бұрын
Hi, Where can I buy rope like this, please...
@mikkosnellman6 жыл бұрын
Email me.
@mindbonker6 жыл бұрын
I have just recently subbed and I have to ask... Where do you find 1/8 inch chord... Especially in colors?
@mikkosnellman6 жыл бұрын
That´s what i do for living - hard laid cords from 1,5mm up in different materials and colors...
@dilsonrosario97307 жыл бұрын
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
@MrDlanglois5 жыл бұрын
Hi What size is this cord please?
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
That would be 4mm, if I recall right.
@asil67704 жыл бұрын
Bunun adı Neden Türk kafası ?
@Swornim_shrestha5 жыл бұрын
how do you find that rope
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
Making rope is what I live on... www.snellman.ax
@stevethomas74632 жыл бұрын
🤔
@nssdesigns6 жыл бұрын
Can this be formed into a globe knot?
@mikkosnellman6 жыл бұрын
Sure. Just put a ball inside and tighten.
@nssdesigns6 жыл бұрын
mikko snellman so can you keep adding nights and leads to make a more faceted surface? So it works with any type of turkshead?
@mikkosnellman6 жыл бұрын
No, Turks heads with over 4 bights will leave a hole at the poles.
@birtanemaskm78644 жыл бұрын
The writing is distirbinggggg I like it but too hard to follow especially withe the writing😥
@mikkosnellman4 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the text, I have made improvements in later videos, hope you keep on trying.
@shawnholton51825 жыл бұрын
Too much for me. Have to try back after I've got a little more experience.
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
Just take your time, step by step. You can do it!
@ursulavocca42116 жыл бұрын
Very hard to follow. Dialogue would help me
@mikkosnellman6 жыл бұрын
Sorry. My language skills are not good enough for spoken English and Finnish wouldn´t help too much.
@Pablo_Arnold6 жыл бұрын
haha i almost joined that guild
@mikkosnellman6 жыл бұрын
Why "almost" ?
@Pablo_Arnold6 жыл бұрын
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
@jennieleigh90056 жыл бұрын
Pablo Arnold i
@Pincheemoska5 жыл бұрын
I’m lost
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
Don´t give up, you´ll get it with practice!
@frododavis90825 жыл бұрын
get the damn instructions out of the way !!!!!!!!!
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
Sorry, a mistake I made. I can not edit this video any more but have moved instructions out of the way in newer videos.
@peteharkelli92863 жыл бұрын
I decreased speed to .25, you are out of frame at bottom.
@mythrartartgroup88845 жыл бұрын
instructions can come at edges. its really annoying. thanks
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your feedback, will try to improve for future videos.
@dilsonrosario97305 жыл бұрын
Good Afternoon Merchant Sailor DILSON de Angra dos Reis BRESIL Miko My Congratulations thank you Very Much Good Afternoon 26 de Maio de 2019
@dilsonrosario97306 жыл бұрын
MIKKO VC VERIGUD VERIGUD MARINHEIRO MERCANTI DILSON DE ANGRA DOS REIS RJ BRASIL 14 DE OUCTUBRE GUDNAITY
@walterstafford93543 жыл бұрын
get the GD writing out of the way - can't see what you're doing!!
@mikkosnellman3 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, can not edit though once it is uploaded. Learned my lesson in later videos.
@ratedg50395 жыл бұрын
I'm not experienced. this didn't help me, at all.
@mikkosnellman5 жыл бұрын
I am sorry to hear that. I tried to make it as simple as possible. Maybe you would learn easier from a book?