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Knots

Proposed Q&A site for people who are interested in the practice of knots.
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@Tadeusz: You're correct; perhaps I should rename this proposal 'Knots in Practice' or 'Practical Knots'? – Josh Jan 25 '11 at 21:03
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@Josh - or maybe "Knot Practical". =:-) – Wikis Jan 26 '11 at 15:42
I've left the name the same for succinctness, but changed the description: knots → the practice of knots. – Josh Jan 27 '11 at 18:13

28 Example Questions

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Which knot is better for tying on to a climbing harness; double bowline or figure-eight?
added by Josh Jan 25 '11 at 0:54
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What sort of knot will join elastic rope without slipping out under tension?
added by Colin K Jan 25 '11 at 21:09
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How do you tie a clove hitch?
added by Blorgbeard Jan 25 '11 at 9:35
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What's the simplest knot for tying a neck tie?
added by Mark Rogers Jan 25 '11 at 19:13
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Which type? There is the bow tie and the cravat as well as the common neck tie. – Dave Sep 30 '11 at 11:49
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How do you tie a hangman's noose?
added by Mark Rogers Jan 25 '11 at 19:15
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How come some knots open easily, while others are almost impossible to untie?
added by user45290 Oct 19 '11 at 14:18
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This one might be better for math.stackexchange.com. You can thank John game-of-life Conway for that. – ObscureRobot Oct 28 '11 at 2:45
the mathematical study of topology is what is used to solve this problem. – Dave Jan 27 at 21:16
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Why is the trefoil knot considered the simplest?
added by Josh Jan 28 '11 at 16:54
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Actually, it isn't, the simplest knot is the unknot. – Phira Oct 26 '11 at 22:45
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Do monkeys do knots ?
added by ogerard Apr 15 '11 at 10:45
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How do I tie a bowline?
added by user45290 Oct 19 '11 at 1:37
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Is there a systematic way to describe a knot so that I can look up the name of a knot that I saw?
added by Phira Oct 26 '11 at 22:44
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What is the correct way to pronounce "bowline"?
added by ObscureRobot Oct 28 '11 at 2:43
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What is a marlinspike and how does it relate to knots?
added by ObscureRobot Oct 28 '11 at 2:43
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How do I tie a slipknot?
added by studiohack Feb 1 '11 at 1:37
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What book(s) would you recommend for learning <form> knots.
added by Dave Apr 10 '11 at 0:34
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What is the Gordian knot?
added by Dave Apr 10 '11 at 2:35
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And how do I untie it? – ObscureRobot Oct 28 '11 at 2:45
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Are certain family of ants doing knots when they stitch leaves together ?
added by ogerard Apr 15 '11 at 10:45
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Is bowline still the most reliable safety knot?
added by cwallenpoole Dec 15 '11 at 18:07
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What is the difference between a loop and a bend?
added by gkrogers Jan 27 at 4:50
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What kind of knot does one tie that is easily undone but endures under pressure?
added by studiohack Feb 1 '11 at 1:38
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Surely you must specify a purpose; some form of bowline may fir the criteria when used as a loop but wouldn't be any good as a bend. Possibly not a good example? – Josh Feb 1 '11 at 17:17
many types of applications require knots that are specific to the application. i.e. using a clove hitch for an application that requires a bowline or vica versa could be disasterous. – Dave May 16 '11 at 21:54
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Are there knots typical of polynesian culture ?
added by ogerard Apr 15 '11 at 10:44
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Anybody know where I can find out how to tie <> knot?
added by Dave May 24 '11 at 22:27
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How to tie a knot so that it wouldn't fall off a pole?
added by Kirk Hammett Jun 3 '11 at 17:50
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What knots should I consider for a childrens climbing/cargo net?
added by Adam Davis Aug 17 '11 at 22:15
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What is a "Monkey's Fist" used for, and how is tied?
added by gkrogers Jan 27 at 4:54
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Which knots are the hardest to come loose on their own while simultaneously being easy to untie by hand?
added by Manishearth Mar 21 at 15:14
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Why does the classic shoelace bow knot become so hard to untie if it slips? Wouldn't man have found a easier yet less annoying knot by now?
added by Manishearth Mar 21 at 15:16
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What's the easiest knot for a beginner/child to learn?
added by Ben Brocka Apr 28 at 15:06
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How do I tie my shoes?
added by Mark Rogers Jan 25 '11 at 19:13
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a little too general, it probably assumes that it is one of the forms of a bow. – Dave Apr 10 '11 at 0:13

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