The square knot was historically known as the Hercules knot. While the name suggests strength, I think it’s fair to say associating it with Hercules is a bit misleading. The square knot is useful for ...

The improved clinch knot, sometimes called the fisherman’s knot, is what I’d call a necessary oddball. It’s remarkably easy to tie and comes in handy for a variety of applications. It can essentially ...

Noak Polk, Dominik Polk and Adrienne Smith teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to tie a knot properly Join the Boy Scouts as they demonstrate how to properly tie one of the most useful and ...

Learning how to master various knots and hitches can be a time consuming process. Take it one step at a time and start with the basics. Before you learn how to tie knots, it's important to understand ...

You don't have to have the knot knowledge of a Navy veteran to fish, but knowing a few basic knots will keep your fishing lures tied on securely and your lines tight. A strong knot could also make the ...

Commercial fishermen use lines, or ropes, for a variety of purposes. Boat anchors, nets and buoys all need to be secured and safely managed. A working knowledge of knots is a necessity. If you open a ...

There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber, explains the ...

Every young man struggles with how to tie a tie at some point, but with a little practice, this skill becomes invaluable. It’s that small detail that takes you from “just dressed” to “sharply dressed, ...