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Pocket Guide to Knots & Splices

Hitches are tied round or to something, they are generally quick to
tie, and easy to untie. However care must be taken that the strain is

put on the correct rope end and in the right direction.

Index of Hitch Knots

Marlinespike Hitch - 128

Rolling Hitch 130
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches 132

Buntline Hitch 133

Fisherman’s or Anchor Bend 134

Cow Hitch 135

Knute Hitch 136
Highwayman’s Hitch 137

Timber Hitch 138

Sheepshank 140

Two Hearts Beat as One 141

Trucker’s Hitch 142
Jury Mast Knot 144

Handcuff Knot 146

Fireman’s Chair Knot 147

Prusik Knot 148
Bachman’s Knot 150

Klemheist Knot 151

Italian Hitch 152

Palomar Knot 154

Snelling a Hook 156
Half Blood Knot 158

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