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Knot Tying & Ropework

A knot is simply a connection in a of rope formed either by passing one free end through a loop and drawing it tight or by entwining or tying together pieces of rope.

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How do you tie a Japanese sword sheath knot?

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What is a 'Gordian Knot'?

A Turk's Head Knot tied by Gordius, using the bark of the Cornel Tree. The knot was so complicated that it resisted all attempts to untie it. Legend says that whoever could untie it would become ruler of Asia. No one succeeded but Alexander the Great cut the knot in two with his sword.

Why can't you tie your hair in a knot?

its simple all you gotta do is just get a piece of hair,thread it through and just keep on doing that........ it actually works

Basic Macrame knots?

The overhand knot, square knot, granny knot, lark's head knot, half hitch, and the clove hitch are all basic knots used for macrame.

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What is a heaving line?

Heaving line is a relatively light line than can be thrown from aboard a vessel to the shore, to another vessel or from the shore to a vessel.

The heaving line is connected to the actual line/hawser/rope that we wish to transfer between the endpoints but is too heavy to be thrown by itself.

Once the heaving line is transfered, it is used to transfer the heavy line between the two end points.

It is customary to weigh the throwable end of the heaving line to facilitate the throwing process, with a weight, e.g. a 'monkey fist' knot.

What does 8 knots mean?

A knot is a unit of speed used in the maritime world. A speed of 1 knot equals the travelling of 1 nautical mile an hour. 8 knots means travelling 8 nautical miles an hour. A nautical mile equals 1.852 meters.

What are the materials used in the ropes of a rope bridge?

Any type of rope can be used except Nylon, which stretches too much. The standard meterial to use is hemp rope. However, a newer synthetic type can be used, suuch as a double braid type. Exposure to the sun will deteriorate the synthetic materials, so the hemp is preferred.

What is the characteristic of a pulley?

It converts the directional force into a force of another direction.

What does knot sex mean?

Oh, dude, knot sex is when dogs, like, get busy and the male dog's... well, let's just say his anatomy gets all tied up in the moment. It's like nature's version of a one-night stand with extra complications. So, yeah, it's like doggy-style on a whole 'nother level.

What is the cleat hitch knot used for on ships?

The cleat hitch knot is primarily used to prevent the boat from floating away from the slip. It is merely a half-hitch, secured about the dock's cleat. It is the same knot used to secure the halyards (near the bottom of the mast), and the flag (near the bottom of the flagpole).

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How do you make a half granny knot?

The Granny Knot, also known as a Thief's Knot, results from a second step after making an Overhand Knot. The Granny Knot is simply the improper completion of what would otherwise be a Square Knot. The first half of this is properly referred to as an Overhand Knot, but is also called a Thumb Knot and a Common Knot.

So, what you have really asked is how to make an Overhand Knot. This is formed by taking one free end of a line and going once around the same line (often at the other end of the line) and pulling taut. This is the first action done with a shoelace when tying shoes.

This knot is not properly called a half granny knot, but should be called an Overhand Knot.

How do you tie a Devil's Tongue knot?

any body who read the last answer don't believe it violet Baudelaire was a brilliant girl and it does exist but i don't no how to make it

I have knots on my stomache from taking my insulin shots. i have taken them a lot in my stomache how can i make the knots go away?

Even if you take them in a different place, they will still be there. My doctor told me a few ways. The most major way was surgery. Another way is to rub your stomach. Almost massage it. Roll the knots out. An also use lotion on it to get a lot of the dead skin an what not away.

What is a cable rope?

For ropework a cable is simply a large rope, whether made of metal, hemp, or synthetic material. Wire rope and other rope is usually referred to as cable when it gets larger than 1 inch in diameter.

How did the story of cobbles knot relate to that of the gordian knot?

because they both had a tied knot and had a huge reward for untieing it

How old is the oldest knot?

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of KnotsBy Geoffrey Budworth

Page 7

10,000 year old fishing hook found off the coast of Denmark still had a bit of sinew attached with what is now know as a clove hitch.

Which rope is stronger leather rope or regular rope?

Leather rope can be stronger than regular woven ropes, such as jute or flax. But synthetic rope (nylon, polyester) has many more fibers than leather, or any natural fiber, and for the same diameter will be much stronger.

What is a beer knot?

A beer knot is a type of bend knot used to join the ends fo tubular webbing, commonly employed by mountaineers to create a sling seat.

What is the other name for quick release knot?

There are many quick release knots, there is no other name for them. The simplest is a half hitch. A cow hitch or lark's head is quick release, and a slip knot can be released and spilled quickly.

What is a 'Square Knot Splice'?

The 'square knot splice' appears to be a square knot when finished, but actually joins two lengths of rope together. This knot is NOT recommended for heavy lifting or hauling, as is may slip if not secured with subsequent knots above and below.

What is the best knot to start with for knitting?

Slip knot is the preferred knot. Just wrap the yarn around two fingers and pull the yarn that connects to the ball through the two fingers and pull until it knots. It may take some practice but then you are able to cast on.