Binod Gautam
Binod Gautam is the founder of Knotspedia and has over 10 years of experience tying and testing knots for camping, fishing, hiking, and daily use. He launched knotspedia to share his extensive experience and help others master the art of knot tying. Binod breaks down each knot with step-by-step guides and real-world tips you can actually use. Whether you’re just getting started or want to sharpen your skills, Binod’s guides are made to be useful, accurate, and easy to follow.
Lanyard Knot
The Lanyard Knot (ABoK #787), also known as Diamond Knot, is a decorative knot with a fixed loop—ideal for lanyards, keychains, bracelets, and zipper pulls.
Thief Knot
The Thief Knot (ABoK #1207) looks like a Square Knot but has tails on opposite sides. Weak and unreliable, it was once used by sailors to detect tampering.
Surgeon’s Loop Knot
The Surgeon’s Loop Knot is a strong, easy fishing knot for creating fixed loops. Ideal for attaching leaders, lures, and making loop-to-loop connections.
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.
