Binod Gautam
Binod Gautam is the founder of Knotspedia. He launched knotspedia to share his extensive experience and help others master the art of knot tying. With years dedicated to perfecting various knots and their practical applications, Binod is passionate about making this skill accessible to everyone. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys everything from camping to hiking, bringing his love for adventure into his knot expertise.
Snuggle Hitch
The Snuggle Hitch is a secure, easy-to-untie knot that improves the security of the Clove Hitch by adding extra turns and friction points to prevent slippage.
Water Knot
The Water Knot (ABoK #296) joins two pieces of webbing and is popular for rappel slings. Easy to tie, but ensure long tails and tightness to prevent slipping.
Cat’s Paw Knot
The Cat’s Paw Knot (ABoK #1891) is a strong, non-jamming hitch used for lifting, fishing rigs and paracord. It evenly distributes load using two twisted loops.
Double Constrictor Knot
The Double Constrictor Knot (ABoK #1252) is a strong binding knot with an extra riding turn, ideal for tough jobs—but often so tight, it must be cut to remove.
Double Sheet Bend
The Double Sheet Bend Knot (ABoK #1434) is a secure knot used to join ropes of different sizes and rigidity, offering an extra grip with a second wrap.
Magnus Hitch
The Magnus Hitch Knot (ABoK #1736) is used to tie rope to a pole, spar, or another rope—ideal when you need to adjust tension without untying the rope.
Granny Knot
The Granny Knot (ABoK #1405) is a simple binding knot made from two identical half knots. Often tied by mistake, it's less secure than a Square Knot.
Boa Knot
The Boa Knot is a robust binding knot that grips tightly and won’t budge—ideal for permanent fixes around cylindrical objects. Hard to tie, harder to undo!
Perfection Loop
The Perfection Loop (ABoK #1017) is a reliable fishing knot that forms a strong, in-line loop—perfect for attaching fly or lure with natural movement in water.
