The Monkey's Fist is used as an end knot from a heaving line (used for throwing from one location to another), hence the weight of the small rope ball at the end of the knot. Today it is also used ...

Knowing how to tie a knot is an essential set of skills needed in order to stay safe out in the wilderness, and one of the most satisfying capabilites you can have in your arsenal. Knots might ...

which is universally considered the most versatile knot. The fixed loop at the end of the rope is useful for hanging a bear bag, attaching tent guylines to stakes, anchoring a hammock to a tree ...