Perfect for fishing line and car hoods, the double fisherman’s knot (shown above) is very difficult to untie. While not so great for your buddy’s shoes or a magician’s hands, the double fisherman’s ...

A bend involves joining two ends of rope. This is particularly useful when you need to create a loop out of a single cord. To boost your outdoor knowledge, practice three beginner-friendly knots you ...

From climbing and basketry to fishing and even medical applications, knots have myriad uses. Hell, the Mayans even worked them into math, utilizing knotted cords called quipus to record numbers. You ...