# Practical Knots

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## [About the Practical Knots category](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/about-the-practical-knots-category/2364)

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**Author:** [@system](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/system)\
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## [Binding knots with more turns](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/binding-knots-with-more-turns/10171)

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**Author:** [@Backflip](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Backflip)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [20 October 2026 18:29 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/binding-knots-with-more-turns/10171 "2026-10-20T18:29:51Z")

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I look for information regarding binding knots with more turns for a specific application you see at pictures below. This is my first post in this forum, so I hope for your advise on using it right. I noticed this forum…

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## [more about the knot that will not break](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/more-about-the-knot-that-will-not-break/10217)

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**Author:** [@djwolf\_1234](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/djwolf_1234)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [10 October 2026 20:16 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/more-about-the-knot-that-will-not-break/10217 "2026-10-10T20:16:27Z")

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Hi pacharanero and Dan\_Lehman, Thank you for the warm welcome and the feedback! Since I cannot provide video guides at the moment, I have attached photos and structural diagrams to clear up the layout. To address the a…

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## [A one-handed method of tying the Alpine Butterfly](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/a-one-handed-method-of-tying-the-alpine-butterfly/5950)

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**Author:** [@knot\_rigger](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/knot_rigger)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [17 September 2026 06:32 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/a-one-handed-method-of-tying-the-alpine-butterfly/5950 "2026-09-17T06:32:27Z")

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Please take a look at: http://tinyurl.com/1HBdraft and let me know what you think. I appreciate any comments or constructive criticism regarding the tying method, or the video presentation. thanks andy

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## [airplane tie-down knots](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/airplane-tie-down-knots/4590)

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**Author:** [@kd8eeh](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/kd8eeh)\
**Replies:** 59\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2026 04:08 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/airplane-tie-down-knots/4590 "2026-09-15T04:08:47Z")

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i already know some nice binders that work for this pupose, but my dad uses a chain hitch for this purpose and i don’t think it is a very secure way of doing it. however, he says that he just wants something that may be…

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## [Examples of use of Ezelius knot variants](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/examples-of-use-of-ezelius-knot-variants/10081)

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**Author:** [@Ezelius](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Ezelius)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2026 03:40 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/examples-of-use-of-ezelius-knot-variants/10081 "2026-09-15T03:40:06Z")

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Dear Sirs, I have made some examples of how use the Ezelius knot: I also made an instruction of the inverted variant of Ezelius knot, including examples of use: This is the original description of the Ezelius’ sli…

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## [hawser bowline, extra step winding the collar legs on](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/hawser-bowline-extra-step-winding-the-collar-legs-on/9872)

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**Author:** [@alana](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/alana)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [6 September 2026 00:19 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/hawser-bowline-extra-step-winding-the-collar-legs-on/9872 "2026-09-06T00:19:51Z")

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is this feasible, or nay. here the working end will double up, and be winched onto the s.part, i think; forms u-turns, or an s-shape? the third example might need a bit of babysitting while tying it, but …

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## [Best Dressing for BoaB (#1082 images)](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/best-dressing-for-boab-1082-images/10013)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Lehman](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Dan_Lehman)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [5 September 2026 20:44 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/best-dressing-for-boab-1082-images/10013 "2026-09-05T20:44:30Z")

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I’ve often found myself trying to figure out how best to dress the BoaBight. Now, I’ve found a dressing that gives both of the (potential? --use of the EK isn’t specified) S.Parts 3 diameters of material to surround…

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## [Adjustable loop / guyline hitch](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/adjustable-loop-guyline-hitch/6148)

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**Author:** [@brifoz](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/brifoz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [23 August 2026 14:33 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/adjustable-loop-guyline-hitch/6148 "2026-08-23T14:33:15Z")

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Happy New Year! I had some correspondence with Dan Lehmann in 2004 about this knot and he was very helpful. He found one “accidental” appearance in one edition of a book, where it was drawn by mistake, it appears not to…

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## [Butterfly knot history](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/butterfly-knot-history/10146)

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**Author:** [@agent\_smith](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/agent_smith)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [17 August 2026 23:15 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/butterfly-knot-history/10146 "2026-08-17T23:15:32Z")

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The historical evidence of the Butterfly knot (Linemans rider or Linemans loop) has been difficult to trace. We know of Henry Bushby's 1902 private journal where drawings were found of the 'Butterfly' (but unamed). We …

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## [Lineman's Rider or Butterfly knot](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/linemans-rider-or-butterfly-knot/3357)

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**Author:** [@Bob\_Thrun](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Bob_Thrun)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [17 August 2026 02:27 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/linemans-rider-or-butterfly-knot/3357 "2026-08-17T02:27:24Z")

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A few months ago I started to look at the origins of what Ashley calls the Lineman’s Loop, ABOK 1053. I got distracted from this project and just recently restarted it. Ashley attributed it to James M. Drew. Cyrus Day…

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## [Knots tied in webbing (tests)](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knots-tied-in-webbing-tests/10147)

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**Author:** [@agent\_smith](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/agent_smith)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [27 July 2026 01:32 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knots-tied-in-webbing-tests/10147 "2026-07-27T01:32:21Z")

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Interesting test results published by 'Slacktivity'. Link: Break Tests Archives - Slacktivity Slacklines International Shop Link to knots tied in webbing: How do webbing knots influence the breaking strength? I was ac…

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## [Tricorn Loop slipped in a 6 mm accessory cord during practical testing](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/tricorn-loop-slipped-in-a-6-mm-accessory-cord-during-practical-testing/10108)

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**Author:** [@APPOLARI](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/APPOLARI)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [16 June 2026 02:31 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/tricorn-loop-slipped-in-a-6-mm-accessory-cord-during-practical-testing/10108 "2026-06-16T02:31:38Z")

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Hello everyone, I would like to share an observation from a series of practical tests I recently performed. I tested the Tricorn Loop using a 6 mm Gilmonte accessory cord (CE/UIAA certified, rated at 10 kN). The cord h…

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## [Dual-loop Butterfly tying](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/dual-loop-butterfly-tying/7432)

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**Author:** [@mcjtom](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/mcjtom)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2026 05:12 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/dual-loop-butterfly-tying/7432 "2026-06-10T05:12:06Z")

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There is a wrap-over-hand method of tying the dual-loop Butterfly (and the single one as well). Is there a way of converting the regular (single loop) Butterfly to a double-loop one?

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## [Best midline loop for leapfrog winching heavy object -15ft then switch to next loop](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/best-midline-loop-for-leapfrog-winching-heavy-object-15ft-then-switch-to-next-loop/10071)

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**Author:** [@preventec47](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/preventec47)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [13 May 2026 20:18 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/best-midline-loop-for-leapfrog-winching-heavy-object-15ft-then-switch-to-next-loop/10071 "2026-05-13T20:18:17Z")

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I have two winches that pull about 20 feet ea and I want to tie loops in my main line to drag something 130 feet. I dont think the alpine butterfly is the best because it jams and if I cannot untie the loops it will …

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## [Lapp Knot : ABoK#1224/pg.222](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/lapp-knot-abok-1224-pg-222/10047)

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**Author:** [@KC1](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/KC1)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [28 April 2026 11:58 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/lapp-knot-abok-1224-pg-222/10047 "2026-04-28T11:58:41Z")

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## [Bight around object (a better) hitch](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/bight-around-object-a-better-hitch/10045)

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**Author:** [@Andreas1](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Andreas1)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [8 April 2026 08:52 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/bight-around-object-a-better-hitch/10045 "2026-04-08T08:52:02Z")

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… As it seems. I have been thinking of “the bight around the object” as a first move to be a demand for a better hitch for a while. Reaching around the object only once like here, instead of twice (or double) often mak…

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## [TEST REPORT: Offset overhand bend (#1410)](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/test-report-offset-overhand-bend-1410/6677)

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**Author:** [@agent\_smith](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/agent_smith)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2026 23:40 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/test-report-offset-overhand-bend-1410/6677 "2026-01-27T23:40:54Z")

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TEST REPORT Test date: 07 Dec 2018 Knot specimen: #1410 Offset overhand bend (aka ‘EDK’) Knot class: End-to-end joining knot Test objective: To determine the effect of rotation. Rope material: EN standard: EN89…

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## [Trucker's 'hitch' loop](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/truckers-hitch-loop/7444)

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**Author:** [@mcjtom](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/mcjtom)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2026 13:12 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/truckers-hitch-loop/7444 "2026-01-27T13:12:46Z")

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There has been plenty of threads on trucker’s hitch variations. Ignoring the ‘quickie’ way of tying the loop with the Bellringer-type of constructs (e.g. \[1147\], \[1148\], \[1150\] - the last one being quite useful and prob…

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## [Crossing knot, a foundamental knotting tool to build jam-proof knots](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/crossing-knot-a-foundamental-knotting-tool-to-build-jam-proof-knots/7641)

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**Author:** [@kost\_greg](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/kost_greg)\
**Replies:** 92\
**Last updated:** [31 December 2025 00:00 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/crossing-knot-a-foundamental-knotting-tool-to-build-jam-proof-knots/7641 "2025-12-31T00:00:32Z")

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A jam-proof form of adjustable clove Most of us are familiar with the clove based structure of first image and its vulnerability to jamming under hard strain, a component that strangles whatever passes through it, which…

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## [EBSB tied as 1034.5 vs 1010](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/ebsb-tied-as-1034-5-vs-1010/9996)

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**Author:** [@altclimb](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/altclimb)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2025 00:55 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/ebsb-tied-as-1034-5-vs-1010/9996 "2025-12-23T00:55:28Z")

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Long time reader, first time poster here - I’ve been climbing on the EBSB for 8 yrs or so and have recently been doing much more alpine, multi-pitch climbs and have begun to think about ring loading. Has anyone done any…

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## [My new Go -To fixed loop- Double Dragon around an object](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/my-new-go-to-fixed-loop-double-dragon-around-an-object/9912)

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**Author:** [@preventec47](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/preventec47)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [19 November 2025 01:45 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/my-new-go-to-fixed-loop-double-dragon-around-an-object/9912 "2025-11-19T01:45:53Z")

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I also found a series of photos for tying this knot around an object that I have adopted for all tying whether there is an object to tie around or not. I will try to upload about a dozen images showing how to tie i…

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## [Sylvain's knot](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/sylvains-knot/9904)

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**Author:** [@TotoZero](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/TotoZero)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [3 November 2025 09:57 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/sylvains-knot/9904 "2025-11-03T09:57:31Z")

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Hello, I recently came across this knot named after its creator, Sylvain Berger from IGKT France, quite similar to a bowline but said to be 10 ~ 15% more resistant and less prone to get untied in shaky and loose conditi…

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## [Rescue Knot Identification](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/rescue-knot-identification/9884)

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**Author:** [@eightOsix](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/eightOsix)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [31 October 2025 01:34 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/rescue-knot-identification/9884 "2025-10-31T01:34:03Z")

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New poster here. Trying to identify by name the pictured knot. Commonly used in rope rescue. The knot is used to secure two mainlines together yielding a redundant double loop and long tails. The tails are used as the …

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## [Shroud Knot](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/shroud-knot/9880)

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**Author:** [@benlowings](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/benlowings)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [22 October 2025 17:37 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/shroud-knot/9880 "2025-10-22T17:37:18Z")

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Hi could someone enlighten me please about a shroud Knot? I unravel three strands and take the working end of one around the target rope and under itself, then do the same with the second, then the third? Then reverse t…

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## [Best knot for a skipping rope?](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/best-knot-for-a-skipping-rope/9841)

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**Author:** [@Ozknot](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Ozknot)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [5 October 2025 09:57 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/best-knot-for-a-skipping-rope/9841 "2025-10-05T09:57:12Z")

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Hi there, I’ve just joined this forum and am looking for a knot recommendation. I recently had to tie a skipping rope to a rail, creating the classic one person operated skipping rope. I.e one person twirls the free end.…

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## [Knot to fasten a laundry bag](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knot-to-fasten-a-laundry-bag/9778)

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**Author:** [@fp.monkey](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/fp.monkey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 September 2025 11:14 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/knot-to-fasten-a-laundry-bag/9778 "2025-09-22T11:14:02Z")

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Hi, new to the forum. I recently sewed myself a laundry bag and it has a channel for a drawstring. I’ve put a bit of parachord through the channel I made for it and I’m struggling to find a knot that I like to fasten i…

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## [Reevaluating the Bellringer Configuration: Toward a Stable, Self-Releasing Loop Structure Under Load](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/reevaluating-the-bellringer-configuration-toward-a-stable-self-releasing-loop-structure-under-load/9753)

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**Author:** [@Axel](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/Axel)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [2 September 2025 21:37 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/reevaluating-the-bellringer-configuration-toward-a-stable-self-releasing-loop-structure-under-load/9753 "2025-09-02T21:37:55Z")

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Hey folks—check this out So I was messing around with some knots—specifically the Bellringer—and I realized something kind of cool. Most of you probably already know this, but just in case: the Bellringer looks like it h…

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## [Rope Zip Ties](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/rope-zip-ties/7604)

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**Author:** [@mcjtom](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/mcjtom)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [31 August 2025 21:45 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/rope-zip-ties/7604 "2025-08-31T21:45:42Z")

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The Constrictor can be used as a ‘Ziptie’ of sorts on convex objects. Here are two other constructs of roughly similar usability. https://youtu.be/m0dvCvUIbxA https://youtu.be/W-YX3-zYno0 The Corned Beef knot url=htt…

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## [Name this parcel knot](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/name-this-parcel-knot/7774)

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**Author:** [@JohnC](https://discourse.igkt.net/u/JohnC)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [28 July 2025 08:03 UTC](https://discourse.igkt.net/t/name-this-parcel-knot/7774 "2025-07-28T08:03:47Z")

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I saw this in a parcel tying video and rather liked it because it obviates the need to hold the arrangement in tension while tying the second half of a square knot (and I always lose a bit of tension in the last moment). …

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