Top 10 Knots To Know

15 Essential Hitch Knots - • 15 Essential Hitch Knots
There are over 3,000 known knots. I made a list of what I feel are the 10 most useful knots the average person should know. Whether you're an avid outdoors person, a construction worker, or just a DIYer, I think you will get a lot of use out of these 10 knots. I also threw in a couple of bonus knots and variants of some of the listed knots.
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0:00 Overhand Knot / Half Hitch
1:15 Sheet Bend / Double Sheet Bend
2:33 Slip Knot / Marline Spike Hitch
4:11 Bowline
6:30 Alpine Butterfly Loop
8:21 Clove Hitch
10:01 Spar Hitch / Slipped Spar Hitch
11:34 Buntline Hitch
13:08 Adjustable Grip Hitch
14:44 Trucker's Hitch / Automatic Trucker's Hitch
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[@txtoolcrib]

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[@assassinlexx1993]

I have used the truckers knot many times. So that trick of adding another loop. Is a great addition. Because no one likes seeing a loaded truck with the load slopping around. Thanks for a informative video.

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[@rogeliogutierrez3619]

Ll to lq2

[@MisterWroe]

Remember, the most important step in securing any load is: tap the load or lines and recite the incantation "that is not going anywhere". I'm glad you included that when demonstrating the automatic trucker's hitch. Nicely done!

[@meanderingmarley3910]

Throwing in the incantation makes it true Merlinspike work.

[@zathrasnotzathras655]

I’d love to see examples of these knots in action so we can know what knot to use in which situations. This is the best tying video I’ve seen because you explain and demonstrate so well. I’ve saved this video to my favorites.

[@txtoolcrib]

That’s a good idea, I will try to add something.

[@tryessentialknot]

Yeh me also very impress with that.

[@markklinkert3477]

I agree the video was really good. The knots were shown in a way that was easy to understand (I've seen videos where they do it so quickly I feel like I've watched a magic trick instead of learnt how to tie a knot). I've used some of those notes but it would be useful to be told where each knot is typically/ often used. I think it will make the knot more relevant and make me remember it as a result.

[@codycampbell3562]

Overhand knot for tying your shoes. Half hitch for tying off the end of a knot. Sheet bend for tying a lighter rope to a heavier rope, useful for throwing over branches. Slipknot for throwing up onto a tree and pulling it over. Marline spike hitch for when youre tying a bowline 😂. Bowline can be tied to anything and never slip. Alpine Butterfly Loop is useful if you want to hang things from line and don't want to have to tie the bowline with a long working end. Clove hitch is awesome for starting lashings or tying down your horse for a sec. Truckers hitch to tie down gear tightly; Bowline one end of the rope, wrap around the gear, and add a truckers hitch so it stays snug in the bed of your truck.

[@bumblebee4193]

Yeah! The Slipknot looks kinda Useful

[@brianshanahan3878]

I've worked with ropes and lines etc for decades and watch videos to refresh my memory. Yours is hand down one of the best sir!!!!!

[@txtoolcrib]

I appreciate that very much, thank you.

[@stewroo]

That last process in creating the automatic truckers hitch was so mechanically beautiful.

[@Rick-wn5oh]

I am 65 years old and to this day, I still know most of these knots. I learned them back in the day when I was a 13 year old in the Boy Scouts. And it amazes me to this day that I still remember them. And I have used them for most of my life. I am so happy I spent my five years in the Boy Scouts.

[@musk-eteer9898]

boy scouts today is not like it used to be.

[@Rick-wn5oh]

@@musk-eteer9898 I know, what a shame. Now the boys get to learn some knitting,

[@justinory9726]

Knocked it out of the park, man. No frills, a little history, and a clean index of terms and physics-driven explanations. I’m a first year climber, and now I understand the knots I use much better, from foundation up. Right on

[@ricstormwolf]

All these knots are great, but that automatic trucker's hitch blew my mind. That's freaking awesome.

[@nadiaahmed7307]

Thank you for this tutorial! I have never been able to use twine on presents and I just did it now after watching you.😊

[@t0dd000]

This is GOLD! For outdoorsman stuff, a decade in the Army, and decades running a farm, the bowline, reef (square), and fisherman's knots, and the taut line hitch ... have been my go-to knots. I always tell folks, half-jokingly, that if I had to pick one, it would be the tautline. You can adapt it for so many purposes. But now you give me the automatic grip (how did I never figure that one out on my own!?!) Brilliant! And I will make time to learn that trucker's hitch. So useful. Anyway. Thank you for this.

[@maximusironthumper]

I've probably watched your top hitches video 20 times by now, I can see I'll be doing the same with this one. By far the best and most useful knot and hitch learning resource I've seen yet. Great stuff thank you!

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you sir.

[@fraukeschmidt8364]

This is the best yet. Slow enough to follow along first time round, and it uses both visual and words. I have learnt about myself that I am not so much a visual learner, but language and word-based explanations work best for me. Thank you for this.

[@davidlee6461]

Ben, thank for your amazing automatic trucker's hitch, big big useful. Happy to learn form you.

[@Lon1001]

I've been learning and practicing a bunch of knots lately and this video is terrific - probably the easiest one to follow that I've watched and very clear demonstrations. The spar hitch was new to me and I really like it, will probably start using that in place of clove hitch for most applications. The adjustable grip hitch is sort of new to me also, much easier to tie than a taut line hitch, though it seems not quite as tight to the working end of the rope and slips easily if not dressed and tightened up well.

[@user-dz8oc1rb6c]

Worth useful in our everyday life.

[@heatherryan9820]

I'm definitely bookmarking this video because I can never remember how to tie these knots, so this will help me out tremendously. Thanks.

[@sparkyboots]

One of the best knot tying videos out there.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you very much

[@berndog509]

Best knot video in a long time.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you

[@normajohnson6352]

Used the truckers hitch for years, now I will adapt to your automatic truckers hitch. Thanks

[@davidlee6461]

Greeting from Hong Kong. This is the best knot teaching film I ever seen. Thank you so much 😄

[@richardholub3302]

Wow... I am at the end of my caving career at 71 YO but this is a great video to watch. Thank you sir for this great information.

[@philldog2000]

Thanks so much for your illustration

[@poquerRafa]

Amazing video The last example was amazing. 3 different knots used in a pratical way

[@Timbochop]

Not only is the quality of instruction phenomenal, the summary of the knots usefulness and application also exceeds my expectations. Nothing to improve.

[@musk-eteer9898]

i've been using your Buntline and Adjustable grip hitch quite a lot, ez to learn and remember.

[@bazenga82]

Thank you for showing how to tie the knots and also showing applications of the knots. Much appreciated!

[@depbugg]

LOL Still remember rabbit pokes out of hole, runs around the tree and back in the hole!!

[@bc508]

Can't wait to use these in the bedroom.

[@gall_crafter_works]

Quick. Clear. Immediately beneficial. And always handy to know. This video is as essential as all the knots it features. Thanks for this TX Tool Crib.

[@txtoolcrib]

You’re very welcome, thank you very much for taking the time to watch.

[@ToxicMetropolis]

Loved this video. Good range of examples and clear explainers. Thanks!

[@Banditt42]

I use the truckers hitch all the time and never knew about doing it a second time. Thanks for the video.

[@Daltonichols]

Great video. Nice and clear instructions.

[@attilathorbjornsson1519]

Thank you! Very well explained with different ways for each knot👍

[@annieyue9184]

Thank you for your clear and impressive demonstrations.

[@larryfulton7619]

The Easiest and Clearest instructions on knot tying I’ve heard! Awesome Tutorial on Knotts.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you sir.

[@dlkline27]

This is the best knot tying presentation I've found. Thanks!

[@paulbrouyere1735]

Very useful and practical video on how to make knots and secure your whatever you have. Thank you for clarity

[@steveweber2436]

Thanks so much. I really like the auto truckers hitch you showed.

[@rathoddhruv26]

This is absolutely the kind of useful content I subscribed for. The video is extremely well done, and the knots are clear and easy to follow. The quality definitely shows. Thank you very much, keep up the great work.

[@txtoolcrib]

That is very much appreciated, thank you for taking the time to watch. I hope you can find these knots useful.

[@rileyhiga7952]

I’ve used the trick with the truckers hitch to autolock without running back through the anchor, just going through the loop again and keeping the second line wrapped under the first to lock when pulled. worked great for me held the tension fine. I’m sure there are pros and cons to both but now I know another way too.

[@NathanMacInnes]

Yeah, I knew that version too. This one looks to bind up a bit more securely.

[@Francisco_Manos]

Stellar video on knots and applications. Thank you!

[@BluebonnetU]

11:20 I love "Slipped Spar Hitch" knot so much for my fishing event.

[@kcdogny1]

Best video of its kind. Thank you!

[@DirtyDickMurdoc]

One of the best knot vidjas out there. But nobody does trucker hitch by throwing loose end over hand and make loop out of the work, cinched with double half hitch. No slip knot

[@itsallinthehead]

I really appreciate your clear explanations. Thank you very much indeed!

[@CBRpaul]

Awesome you did a great job at explaining everything .

[@dancotton3199]

The video I didn't know I needed but I'm 100% glad I watched it. Very clear/useful

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you, great compliment!

[@AlmostAmbitious]

That automatic truckers knot will be a life saver

[@tomcat-68]

Great and helpful Video! Thanks a lot.

[@mclang5932]

Thanks for demonstrating how to use the knots in real world scenario.

[@kxd2591]

Thanks for posting.

[@garyemig8813]

the very through and slower way you show the procedure on tying rope knot is the best way on you tube keep up the good work.

[@gh50hill1]

Great video, very helpful. Thanks

[@tomdwyer8993]

Nice progress easy to understand!

[@harbourdogNL]

15:42 So that part is a marline spike hitch without the marlin spike. Great video! The spar hitch and buntline hitch are super useful.

[@gabs_salem]

That was pretty cool

[@bertushofstra8246]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@juliauwanto7424]

The fact i used alot of this without knowing the explanation of each knot,after learning it ,i feel understand more for each knot

[@OutsideChronicles]

Nice video, the adjustable grip hitch is new to me. I think it will replace the taunt line hitch for me. Thanks!

[@WoyLad]

Your automatic Trucker's Hitch is nice. I may end up using that. Some things I have been teaching for many years as improvements on the regular version is to use a slipped sheet bend to finish off on the center loop. It is easy to hold tension as you tie, much stronger, and is easy to untie. I also find a figure 8 for the center loop tends to be easier to untie after heavy loading. Thanks for your content!

[@crustyoldfart]

I could not help noticing that in the Automatic Trucker's Hitch, you actually create a fall and double fall just as it would be if you were using pulley blocks instead of loops..

[@Zombie_bodo]

Very useful. Thanks a lot.

[@quest4adventure495]

Best knot instructional video I have seen.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you sir.

[@noigala]

So useful. Thanks, man. 👌

[@tallpaul1955]

i love this. learned many of theses in boy scouts, still good to know

[@hoopie1022]

Awesome video ! Thanks

[@ianthompson6288]

Great selection of very useful knots

[@ryanblease]

Absolutely amazing video!! I’ve been using these knots for nearly twenty years on occasions and always forget how to do them. Your instructions are so much better and clearer than i was ever shown. Saving this video for future reference 🤣🤣👍🏼👍🏼 thank you

[@txtoolcrib]

Glad you liked it, thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@americanpatriot6918]

I am in the same situation as you, I've been using most of these knots for work and adventures, like camping and fishing for most of my life. I learned them as a boy scout and from my father as a kid. I remember how to tie most, but once in awhile I will forget and have to go to a book or KZbin for reference. I used to watch the videos Corporals Corner did on knots, he does a good job too. But this guy really does an excellent job showing these knots! I also saved this video for reference. He will be my go to reference KZbin channel from here on out!!😁👍👍

[@longiron3773]

Nice, didn't know about auto hitch always had trouble holding tension before. 👍

[@lulzmusic]

Great presentation. I learned a new knot as well as a variation of a knot I already knew. 👍🏻

[@DocTaTech]

Real nice explanation! Makes it easy to learn :) Thx!

[@mcd4059]

I've watched many knot tying videos, this is by far the best, Thank You..

[@txtoolcrib]

I appreciate that very much, thank you.

[@Smooth_Bandit0]

I hit the like button at the 19 minute mark, but subscribed for the production value

[@inglesfacil4194]

Thank you so much. This video is nicely done, very well explained and very useful.

[@ric3p0]

good one! very easy to understand. thanks

[@marlonlocklear239]

Very educational love it

[@malthus101]

I shall practise these tomorrow!

[@scottbaker4563]

Great presentation. Thanks!

[@michaelcolloton6971]

One of the things I really appreciate about you knot videos is that you make the distinction between a bight and a loop. Most people don't and for some reason that has bothered me since I was a Boy Scout. OCD, I guess.

[@txtoolcrib]

I try to, though I catch myself making that mistake sometimes.

[@patrickfarley1277]

Thanks for this video. Had been taught that slip bunt line knot to tie my horse (at the hitching rail) at a young age. Nice to put a name with that knot. Great job on putting this video together!

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you for watching.

[@dannyhester8673]

Very well done. Thanks for some methods I haven’t seen before.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you very much.

[@Rivi7]

Amazing 👏🏻

[@fraukeschmidt8364]

Awesome, thanks very much.

[@primafacie5029]

Great tutorial. Thanks!

[@stevenc6256]

Fantasic. I do need to know these knots. Thanks so much. Life is a little easier now.

[@JA-dk3xc]

my goodness .. i cant believe i got this .. it must be the intructor.. gr8 vid thanku..

[@txtoolcrib]

Happy to help, hope you find them useful in the future.

[@ARod-br2ui]

Great video. Very informative.

[@louisrobitaille5810]

I was looking for a video to tie my shorts' rope to keep them from falling. I kinda got what I was looking for with the slipknot, but I gave a like because the automatic trucker knot looked so cool 😁.

[@Steve4TheWin]

Great video. On the automatic truckers hitch...I run the end thru the loop twice( without going back around the anchor point a second time) and then pull for tension. The rope will still lock against itself and stop from losing tension when tieing it off.

[@meanderingmarley3910]

That method would be very useful if you were limited on rope length. 👍

[@txtoolcrib]

The downside is with that tight of a turn you are not able to apply as much force.

[@tarbucky6536]

Really well done from a gifted teacher. I learned a lot from this. Many thanks

[@txtoolcrib]

Happy to help.

[@kaydeanedmonds5127]

Thanks for this vid I do tree work and this helped me so much

[@nathanbartolo8650]

Awesome explanation easy to follow 🇦🇺🙋🏻‍♂️👏👏 very handy and useful

[@DXT61]

Great video. Thanks

[@safetime100]

Amazing thanks for sharing

[@BakerNo.9]

Good job. I like your delivery.

[@maze400]

One handed Bowline and the automatic truckers hitch are my go to for all things....

[@J_ismyname48]

Very helpful stuff. Nice job. 👍👍

[@cipher2]

very well done, appreciate the knowledge and will pay forward whenever possible, take care!!!

[@txtoolcrib]

You too my friend.

[@user-jj7bz2fc3s]

It's so cool. thank you

[@MrMharley]

Awesome video🇺🇸

[@magnificentbastard666]

Spot on