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Rope Knots

This selection of over 100 of the best rope knots is for use by boaters, paddlers, scouts, search and rescue, arborists, climbers and all outdoor pursuits. It includes a large range of camping knots and essential utility knots. Although there are literally thousands of different knots, the knots illustrated and animated here include the best knots from the four primary knot categories: Loops (make a loop in the rope), Bends (rope to rope knots), Hitches (rope to object knots) and Binding Knots.

We have also grouped knots that are common to various applications such as Arborist Knots, Boating Knots, Climbing Knots and Knots useful in Search and Rescue. You can also use the Search box above to search the site for any specific knot name that you are looking for.



Bear in mind that it is far more important to learn a few knots well than to half learn a whole bunch of knots!