The improved clinch knot, sometimes called the fisherman’s knot, is what I’d call a necessary oddball. It’s remarkably easy to tie and comes in handy for a variety of applications. It can essentially ...

This video shows how to tie a quick hitch with a slipped release, making it easy to secure and untie under load. It walks ...

Viral Video Today: For some people tying a tie is child’s play, they can do it even after they haven’t tried it in years. For others, it’s a simple thing that they still struggle with. If you’re one ...

Ties, in India, have mostly been restricted to school uniforms or boardroom dressing. But every once in a while you will be required to wear a tie - at a wedding or that really special date or indeed ...

Whether you’re new to wearing ties or an expert, these easy guides will help you master five of the most popular knots. No need to tie yourself up in knots, though — we’ve created five step-by-step ...

Hello folks, This week we have an instructional video on how to tie a single uni-knot, and when to use a single uni-knot.

A version of this story ran in The Virginian-Pilot on Sept. 14, 2005. Hurricane or no, we’re in for a blow. Time to start thinking about how to secure the woodpile or lash the garbage cans to a tree.

There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber, explains the ...

The snell is a bit of an odd knot. Most anglers don’t know how to tie it, largely because while it has advantages in certain fishing styles, it’s not nearly as versatile as other common connections.