Tying the Clove Hitch, Girth Hitch, Bull Hitch, "Buffalo Hitch" & more

Knot tying demonstration of a set of basic hitches, with focus on: the Clove Hitch, Girth Hitch (AKA Cow Hitch, Ring Hitch, Tag Knot, Strap Hitch, Bale Sling Hitch ABOK #1859), Bull Hitch, and introducing the "Buffalo Hitch", a Bull Hitch Variant. Also, the "Double Girth Hitch" (AKA Double Ring Hitch, Double Tag Knot, Double Running Knot, Double Stirrup Hitch, ABOK #1126), the Running Eye (ABOK #1699), and Kellig Hitch (AKA Slingstone Hitch, ABOK #1697), with focus on Saddle Hunting and Tree Climbing Tether knots, hitches and connections.
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[@Rucksack57]

Great instructional video. Oh to be young again. Back in the day finding info and making sense of it was not so easy. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@jrbtc]

Appreciate that brother. I do try to give ya a little more info than the average knot tying video. As for being young, I can relate, but we just gotta make the most of the days and opportunities. Cheers

[@jamesgillies3710]

A much needed video in hitch knots. Thank you for helping this saddle hunting industry evolve.

[@jrbtc]

I appreciate the comments and support. It motivates me to share and try to create something that's spontaneous and real, not overproduced... but also has a good set of content that will stand the test of time.

[@carlwydrzynski3578]

Have you seen the hownot2 channel? They pull test everything and just built a drop tower to further their testing capabilities. You could submitt your knots/hitches to them to test.

[@jrbtc]

I have. I contacted them. No response.

[@Knot-orious]

@@jrbtc I've contact Ryan at HowNot2 as well and he told me he has content already planned for the next year, so he's doesn't have time to test my knots and hitches.

[@BenjaminWalker305]

Thank you for the time you took to make this video!

[@stefanedentorp1946]

Excellent knot tying contribution and very informative. Actually a couple of variants I've never seen before. Well done.

[@jrbtc]

Thank you Stefan. Happy to contribute. Cheers.

[@shannonbush7409]

Great video! Learning different knots and variations is always fun and useful. I've noticed not only can a girth hitch come off like in the video, but can form on a figure 8 rappel device causing problems by slipping up the large eye. Keep em coming!

[@robertrios6649]

Thank you for your great video tutorial. I learned so much and looking forward to more of your videos.

[@jrbtc]

That is appreciated Robert. I have a lot coming

[@bobbysilver272]

Good video. I especially liked the use of a cinching girth or double girth at the end. Thanks.

[@jrbtc]

Thx. Before making a video, i do my best to ensure i have plenty of experience with actually using a knot so as to give ya details that go beyond just tying it. This video showed the logical relationship between several related knots and is what led to the submission of the Buffalo Hitch as a unique knot.

[@jhuntley575]

Excellent demonstration jrb

[@stevenlcotney5577]

Good job on video. Can't wait to see what's in the future!

[@djalals.moharrer5510]

Well done,thanks so lot!👏👏👏👏

[@mohammedalkhalifa4503]

Love your explanation and knowledge sharing

[@jrbtc]

Thank you sir. Happy to help.

[@stevebricker878]

Great video has always

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video

[@jrbtc]

Thanks. I have a few more ideas to show you soon. Cheers.

[@DrMadMax]

Yes people are using the terminology wrong but I wouldn’t call sewn eye there’s animals lol. Asewn eye is stronger than any tied loop knot whether it be figure 8 or bowline. You could have easily made the girth hitch in the sewn eye as you did in the figure eight loop. Many things people don’t know i.e- a knot derates a rope or that anytime you choke down on rigging such as in a tether application you decrease breaking strength capacity of you rope/rigging even further.

[@MrMG2R]

Thank you for your videos. I’ve been having a look through your entire catalog and really appreciate the simple, clear and honest explanations. Regarding this video: in the end you mentioned want to rid the industry of “these animals” referring to the machine-made end loop rope. Is there a specific technical reason you are opposed to using such “machined rope”, or is it just a matter of elegance and simplicity in the variety of tools you carry?

[@jrbtc]

I don't use a script and so I do apologize that my choice of words was not ideal. What I was referring to was the magnitude of the sewn tether. Its very thick, over 12.5mm. The cross sectional area is 2.5 times greater than that of an 8mm rope. It's also stiff and won't cinch down on smaller trees say a 4inch diameter trunk, which might be all you have in certain situations. I require strength and safety... but I am not running a chainsaw when I am hunting and so I don't need arborist diameter ropes. As for the sewn eye, I have no issue whatsoever with that. But a running eye can't be tied in the bight and can't be advanced past a limb. Its not easy to retrieve either. I can honestly say that I have never used one in a real climbing situation and don't think I ever will need to.

[@jrbtc]

And thanks for your comments

[@VPerm101]

11:46 is it possible to tie that but on a rod/pole? Lets say both the ends of the rope are tied to the ground.

[@jrbtc]

There are different ways to interpret your question. Pls consider rephrasing it to allow me to understand. A vertical pole? And are you expecting it to hold a vertical load? Or horizontal pull?

[@DirtyDickMurdoc]

Good stuff. I watch these other climbers going to show you the latest and greatest. I’m sure glad it found this channel,

[@jrbtc]

There are a thousand places you can learn to tie a knot. There are people showing you how to tie a knot in 30 seconds with no voice and no real information. I try to avoid selling out to the Tiktok generation who only has a 30sec attention span and provide deeper insight. And you won't find ads in the middle of my videos... that just says I am in it for the KZbin pennies and that's not my motivation. It's to provide the most meaningful content that will stand the test of time.

[@salimufari]

You have a lot of different knots & termination knots. Thoughts on the Crown knot vs the barrel or single fisherman's knots?

[@jrbtc]

I am not familiar with Crown. Barrel is a termination knot, and although I just use a double overhand. Fisherman's knot is a bend... not sure how we would use it in termination. Try the Stevedore knot for a termination knot.

[@ryanbeard1119]

LOVE this content. I'm not a climber but can you explain the difference between the quanlity of a serious climbing rope and the diamond brade rope they sell at hardware stores, is it safe to climb trees with, not cliff?

[@jrbtc]

"Safe" means different things to different people. Many climbers, including most hunters, think they are safe, just because they haven't had a problem with their system. That isn't true for me and it shouldn't be for you either. The climbing rope should be rated or certified for the application. It should be purchased from a reputable supplier. Typically, a rule of thumb for many is that the MBS or minimum breaking strength of the rope should be >15x ( or at least 10x) the load that it receives in a climbing application. I would never consider a common hardware store rope for those applications. Go to RockNArbor.com / Ape Caynyon Outfitters and look around the website for saddle hunting ropes. They have some great products including several new ones. You can purchase by the foot, and you get 10% off with my JRB10 discount code. Cords, carabiners, everything you need. My favorite products are posted on my website, jrbtreeclimbing.com. Thanks for your comments. This is just a passion, not a job, for me, and so please share what you are learning with your friends. I just love the idea that my information is spreading organically, word-of-mouth, friend-to-friend.

[@ryanbeard1119]

@@jrbtc good to know, I'm gonna just practice the knots w those cheap rodes

[@mccluskeyp]

Question about the Buffalo Hitch. I am a canoe camper and don't have use for the methods for using the buffalo hitch with a carabiner or ring. I most often use hitches like these by tying them around tree branches or trunks. Do you have any advice for tying the buffalo hitch around the horizontal pole in this video? I have tried several times with no success.

[@jrbtc]

If your application is a secure hitch for a branch or pole, I would likely choose a different hitch. Sure, it could be done using the Buffalo, but i cant say i even tried it myself. Have you tried the Gnat hitch? I don't have a video on it, but just search. Also, my JRB Hitch is extremely versatile. When tied at the end of the line, it can be locked using the working end.

[@mccluskeyp]

@@jrbtc I haven't seen the Gnat hitch but I'll give it a try, thanks for pointing it out. Occasionally I need an ultra secure hitch and I dislike the constrictor because it can be so impossible to undo.

[@ReformedBigfoot]

What about a bowline or running bowline? Easy and very secure.

[@mccluskeyp]

@@ReformedBigfoot The hitch needs to be adjustable to the exact shape of the object it's being tied around to minimize the chance for slippage. Subsequent to the original video, I've started using the Siberian Hitch with a toggle when tying lines in the backcountry and it serves well enough. These days, I use the bull hitch to tie rope to rings on the side of my vehicle's hitch to lash down my canoe while driving. Especially in that application, I cannot tolerate any slippage.

[@timgreer7440]

Thanks for the video! I've got a question about the Buffalo Hitch. How tight does it cinch down once loaded? Can it be easily released for removal?

[@jrbtc]

Under what I consider normal loads, such as those I can generate with my body weight and a system that has not sustained a fall, I could always remove the Buffalo hitch with my finger strength. That's not true of the Scaffold knot. I can also load either or both strands, which is useful in some applications. Please do some (safe, careful) tying and experimentation.

[@joeoquendo4943]

Would you use the Buffalo hitch as the end of a rappel rope where the biner is attached?

[@jrbtc]

Brutal Tim, I did some testing for ya today: 300lb load on a carabiner using 6mm cord. Scaffold hitch could not be untied with fingers, and had to work it off the beaner to untie it. Buffalo hitch (loaded on one side) could be untied with fingers but was not easy. Buntline hitch was easier yet. (although strength profile is likely less than the others) And after unlocking a JRB Hitch, it removed with a small tug... criminally easy. But it's bulky and likely not my preference for a carabiner.

[@jrbtc]

@@joeoquendo4943 I generally recommend a conservative approach in life safety applications. The scaffold knot or a secure end loop such as Figure 8 are typically used. If you used a Buffalo, I believe it would perform and behave and feel the same as the Scaffold. However, the Scaffold has the advantage of a long of history and independent testing to prove it's security. I am not aware of any testing done on Buffalo except for my own. And so you won't find a quoted efficiency rating on it until we do enough testing to estimate that. And so for now, I would say to stay with the standard and suplee stay tuned as we work with this some more. My initial applications are going to load both strands, not just one.

[@ManuelGomez-rr7vf]

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[@stephanemm6808]

It's hard to understand from 21'30" because the rope is too dark and it's going too fast. I'll look through your playlist to find out more.

[@jrbtc]

That was simply a Girth Hitch formed in the loop of a Figure 8, then pass the running end thru it. This is how to tie a Figure 8. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqHEY5d_aq1jfs0si=GZMOF4W9990Zgkn-

[@marcchrys]

Isn't a girth/cow hitch aka lark's foot or lark's head?

[@jrbtc]

A cow hitch and a larks head are the same thing but cow hitch seems to be a much more commonly used name, at least in my understanding and experience.

[@stefanedentorp1946]

Girth Hitch aka Larks Head👍

[@Chris.D]

Any updates on the naming status of the buffalo hitch?

[@jrbtc]

The name suggested had no objections. This mew video is on my Knot Tying playlist. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6XHlKGQn8iGpsk