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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:22:30 PM EDT
[#1]
There's a pretty strong argument to be made for just learning the figure-eight, as it can be used to bend two lines, make a loop, tie into a harness, and tie to an object with minimal variation.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:23:33 PM EDT
[#2]
That's why my victims keep escaping! Shitty knots!
Ooh, did I say that out loud? |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:23:58 PM EDT
[#3]
Palomar
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:24:35 PM EDT
[#4]
Which is best for trees?
I'm trying to build a swing set. 
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:24:58 PM EDT
[#5]
Hangman’s noose.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:24:59 PM EDT
[#6]
Can't argue with that. Only know 3 on your list with bowline being my go-to favorite.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:25:06 PM EDT
[#7]
Trucker's hitch has been one of the most useful in my life. Probably more than any other.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:25:12 PM EDT
[#8]
The Ian knot is the most useful knot for me every day.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:25:33 PM EDT
[#9]
Uni Knot
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:25:35 PM EDT
[#10]
Balloon knot
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:26:16 PM EDT
[#11]
A bowline can also be tied with one hand which is sometimes useful, but it takes practice to do.
I dated a girl in college who bought me a book of knots for Valentines day 
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:26:33 PM EDT
[#12]
FG Knot
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:26:43 PM EDT
[#13]
Of those 5 I basically never use the clove hitch. I use the other four pretty regularly, enough that my wife makes fun of me for it.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:26:46 PM EDT
[#14]
Two half hitches
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:27:01 PM EDT
[#15]
Where's the Half-Hitch? Very useful! My FIL - and old Navy man taught it to me decades ago. Very useful!
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:27:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:27:54 PM EDT
[#17]
Boy Scouts had to learn them
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:28:43 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: In before ballon knot. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/352436/78207AF5-9E48-44C4-8602-AB083AA9AEC2_jpe-1733199.JPG  Attached File |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:28:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:29:33 PM EDT
[#20]
8-series and a truckers/frost hitch.
8 for snapping into a line, anchor, hauling, can put two ropes together, go around an object, etc. truckers for tying things down. Water knot useful for webbing. ETA: “if you don’t know a knot, tie a lot!” |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:29:49 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Of those 5 I basically never use the clove hitch. I use the other four pretty regularly, enough that my wife makes fun of me for it. Well, pretty much any set of lashings starts with a clove hitch, which is why I threw it in there. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:30:17 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Hangman’s noose. I’ll meet ya in DC |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:30:25 PM EDT
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Which is best for trees? I'm trying to build a swing set. A running bowline |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:30:51 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Balloon knot Avatar checks out. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:30:52 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Hangman’s noose. This plus Figure eight Clove hitch Handcuff knot Double fisherman. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:31:15 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Where's the Half-Hitch? Very useful! My FIL - and old Navy man taught it to me decades ago. Very useful! Well, it’s useful; but I mean even people who have no fucking clue what a half-hitch is can instinctively tie one. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:31:59 PM EDT
[#27]
Those are fine. Not many of us will actually be doing improvised rappels out of buildings with our paracord bracelets and webbing belts.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:32:06 PM EDT
[#28]
I only need one.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:32:38 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Balloon knot Came to post this |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:33:13 PM EDT
[#30]
Balloon
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:33:26 PM EDT
[#31]
The dread naught is useful.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:33:51 PM EDT
[#32]
Alpine butterfly i find very useful.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:35:00 PM EDT
[#33]
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:35:22 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Palomar Super easy to tie and works great on braid |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:35:43 PM EDT
[#35]
I was really expecting an Epstein did knot kill himself punchline as the 5th one.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:35:44 PM EDT
[#36]
Agree.
Other contenders: Add surgeon’s knot. Tautline/trucker’s/hunter’s hitch. Prusik. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:36:35 PM EDT
[#37]
I know all of those , and many more.
Eagle scout, Military, FD, highangle rescue, fisherman, knots have always been part of my life. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:45:22 PM EDT
[#38]
I have found far more uses for the Dragonfly Shibari than the clove hitch.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:46:19 PM EDT
[#39]
I have grown to like the Farrimond Friction Hitch more than the Tautline Hitch, as it's quick release.
 Attached FileAs others have already said, the trucker's hitch, alpine butterfly, and figure eight knot are also very useful. Two others that I haven't seen mentioned yet are the marlinspike hitch and the Becket hitch (basically a sheet bend), both of which are incredibly useful for hanging hammocks. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:47:56 PM EDT
[#40]
I teach and require:
Overhand Figure 8 Figure 8 on a bite Figure 8 follow through Bowline Water Double fisherman Prussic Munter hitch I encourage: Alpine butterfly Demo: Double figure 8 |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:50:00 PM EDT
[#41]
Most of the knots that I run across that are done by others are hatchet knots.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:54:16 PM EDT
[#42]
Well, I lived ten years on my sailboat, mostly in the western Caribbean. I only used the bowline. That was my 3rd boat. Too man6y knots confuse me.
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:56:01 PM EDT
[#43]
What bid the one you use for nylon fishing string? If you can tie that and not have it slide apart you have accomplished something
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:56:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Palomar Only one I was going to suggest beyond OP's list. Because fishing. |
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Posted: 12/15/2020 11:56:23 PM EDT
[#45]
Bimini twist
Trucker’s hitch Perfection loop Clinch Double surgeon |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:00:23 AM EDT
[#46]
I use the bowline and taut line hitch more than any others.
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:06:11 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's why my victims keep escaping! Shitty knots! Ooh, did I say that out loud? Two words... duct tape. |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:06:40 AM EDT
[#48]
The zeppelin bend (b-q knot) is a useful bend. The barrel knot is a great self tightening hitch. Knowing secure finishes for a bowline is necessary in life support work. Munter-mule is great for simple load releasing applications.
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:08:52 AM EDT
[#49]
uni-knot
bimini twist improved clinch blood knot non-slip mono loop knot |
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Posted: 12/16/2020 12:09:59 AM EDT
[#50]
No love for the granny knot????
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