Monkey's fist knot alternative- turk's head tied flat

[@illcareify]

i've been looking for this traditional method for a while. thanks a lot.

[@davidhadland3183]

Many Thanks for sharing this tutorial Marko, I've been looking for something nice and simple to show a group of budding knotters, This one's spot on....

[@LoneWolfSurvival411]

Excellent tutorial as always.

[@check1mate1]

I've been experimenting with alternatives to the monkey fist myself. I have found that a 7L6B Turks head, doubled, is about perfect for a one inch core. just do one expansion on the 5L4B Turks head and double it. Use a mandrel that is slightly larger than the core.

[@paulr7046]

Great idea I’ve been after a monkey fist alternative and your idea sounds perfect

[@markmullinsii7026]

Very cool. I'm definitely going to experiment with this.

[@dankolar6066]

Nicely done. Thank you.

[@gregorymiyata]

Hi, Mark...would you reply how much cord is used to make a 3Part4Bite Turk's Head Knott to cover a small marble...I know the length of the cord will vary based on how long the other end is, but just a ballpark estimate would be nice--I hate to have too much or worse, too little? BTW, your tutorials are excellent...you would make a great classroom teacher...you are patient and show in detail the steps needed to be successful

[@Paracordguild]

Hi there! Thank you for your kind comment! The cord needed to cover the marble I used (5/8 inch in diameter) is between 3 and 3.5 feet once tightened. For a comfortable tying process I'd use 4 feet. Mark

[@gregorymiyata]

Thanks, Mark...keep those great paracord project videos coming...

[@michellehale8962]

Thank you so much for this!

[@glynbrain1083]

Very relaxing to watch. Wish he hadn't "cut forward" at 5:37

[@grantrogan9091]

Nice

[@alfonsedente9679]

Why recreate the wheel?

[@Paracordguild]

Hey! What are you trying to say? Mark

[@Paracordguild]

Hey! I did address that in the video. Mostly it is useful, because it has a different look, it is easy to tie (I think a beginner can learn this one just as fast if not faster than a monkey's fist) and if tied flat, the turk's head requires no additional tools to make. I am sure for a sailor it would come down to speed and preference, but for decorative work, having more options is always preferable. Mark

[@alfonsedente9679]

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