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These are some of the basic knots used in your scouting adventures and pioneering. Click on the knot name for an animation of the knot being tied. check back later as we add some more knots.

 Bow Line - The Bow line makes a fixed loop that will not slip and is easy to untie.

Clove Hitch - The clove hitch can be tied with the end of the rope or tied along the standing part of the rope to be slipped over a spar.

Double Sheep Bend - This knot is used to tie small pliable rope to a large stiff rope or a slippery rope. This can be used to tie together the ends of two ropes of different diameters or when tying wet or slippery ropes together.

Figure 8 - Useful to keep the ends of ropes from fraying.

Fisherman - This can be used to tie two slippery ropes together. It is less bulky than other knots. If pulled tight it can be rather difficult to untie.

Square Knot - This is used to tie together the ends of two ropes of the same diameter.

Rolling Hitch - This can be used to tie to a stake or spar. It can be loosened easily to take up slake and re tightened. Pull can be exerted either perpendicular to or along the length of the spar.

Round Turn with Two Half Hitches - A round turn is the basis for several knots. When the strain of the rope is adjusted with the round turn finish off with two half hitches. Use this on a guy line in an area of difficult access; it can be tied in the middle of a rope. Finish with securing the running ends with a piece of light cord.

Sheep Shank - Used to temporarily shorten a length of rope or to bypass a weak spot in a rope.

Sheet Bend - Is used for tying the ends of different sized ropes together or when the rope is wet or slippery.

Over Hand Knot - Use this on both ends of your rope to keep it from unraveling, also as a stopper knot.

Timber Hitch - Can be tied quickly. As strain is put on the knot it gets tighter, yet remains easy to untie. It can be used to drag or hoist timber.

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