Page 63 - Mario Bigon "The Morrow Guide to Knots"

HIGHWAY-
MAN'S HITCH,
OR DRAW
HITCH

The highwayman's
hitch is alleged to have
been used by
highwaymen to tie up
their horses. One pull
on the end and the
hitch was undone. It is
a very simple knot. both
to make and to untie.
Tension on the standing
part. however, will not
undo the knot. and it is
useful in various
situations, such as
lowering objects and
making temporary
fastenings,

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