The square knot was historically known as the Hercules knot. While the name suggests strength, I think it’s fair to say associating it with Hercules is a bit misleading. The square knot is useful for ...
Master the Alpine Butterfly Bend and enhance your rope-handling skills! This tutorial demonstrates the proper technique, explains why this knot is so reliable, and provides tips to avoid common ...
Mathematics is unpicking the secrets of a centuries-old nautical skill called splicing - joining two ropes together end to end by interweaving their strands 1. Chris Leech of rope and fibre ...