The Farrimond hitch is a great quick release and tensioning hitch. Take care when dressing this knot. It works in a very similar way to the Prussic hitch but is tied on a bight of cord and it is quick release knot. This knot requires carful dressing to ensure it does not slip. Once the knot… Read More Farrimond hitch
The klemheist hitch is very similar to the prusik hitch. Both these knots are gripping/sliding hitches typically tied with a loop of cord to grip a rope. In order for the hitch to grip, the hitch is tied using a slightly narrower gauge cord than the rope it is gripping. With the klemheist, loop the… Read More Klemheist hitch
A Blake’s hitch is similar to the prusik hitch and the klemheist in that they are all gripping/sliding knots. Where the Blake’s hitch differs is that rather than being tied on a loop or bight of rope, the Blake’s hitch is tied with the end. Like the klemheist, load should only be placed in one… Read More Blake’s hitch
The prusick hitch is very similar to the klemheist hitch. Both these knots are gripping/sliding hitches typically tied with a loop of cord to grip a rope. In order for the hitch to grip, the hitch is tied using a slightly narrower gauge cord than the rope it is gripping. Can slide this knot along… Read More Prusik Hitch
