These are the 11 knots all outdoorsmen and women need to know. Knowing how to tie a knot has long been one of the most important skills in the outdoors that the inexperienced takes for granted.

February 25, 2016 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A damaged rope can be totally useless for doing most tasks safely, especially if the damaged section is ...

Learn how to tie the Sheepshank Knot, a classic knot used to shorten a rope without cutting it or to bypass a worn section. This step-by-step guide explains how the knot works, when it’s useful, and ...

A sheepshank is a useful knot that increases a rope’s versatility. Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Rick Horvath illustrates how to execute this basic knot that can really come in handy. Posted on 11/9/2015 ...