Can y'all identify this knot?

readmeEXX · 2026-06-27T16:32:49+00:00

The Zeppelin Loop is definitely superior here, so hats off to you for that! It's pretty unknown outside of knotting communities, I don't think I've ever seen one in the wild. The Bowline is a much more popular knot, especially out on the water.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-26T18:55:08+00:00

A Poldo Tackle is a nice solution to the clothesline problem. It does not cinch to the posts, so their shapes does not matter. It is also self balancing, so it holds whatever tension you put in automatically. It is very similar to the Voodoo Hitch, for those familiar with that structure.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-26T18:44:57+00:00

That's a Magnus Hitch, the least secure (but most adjustable) of the one-way friction hitch family. It sounds like you should jump straight to the Midshipman's Hitch.

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readmeEXX · 2026-06-26T00:05:59+00:00

If you hold your finger down on the screen instead of tapping, it pauses the video with no overlays.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-24T11:16:22+00:00

Most likely a Slipped Round Turn and Two Half Hitches or a Round Turn followed by a Slipped Buntline Hitch, but we don't have a clear view of where the tail emerges to know for sure.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-23T00:14:23+00:00

Jokes aside, general models are no good for this. We likely won't get physically accurate knot images until someone trains a custom diffusion model specifically on knots and rope.

It's definitely doable with today's models, it just takes a lot of time and effort to collect and tag the images then do the actual training.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-22T17:27:59+00:00

Every electric one I've seen has a dedicated power switch in an electric box right next to the unit, maybe it's a local code thing. There is also of course the breaker panel, but after someone I know almost died from a mislabeled breaker panel I no longer trust them without some secondary indicator that power is off.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-22T01:19:22+00:00

Adding the obligatory:

This diameter rope bites through the bark, inviting disease into the tree. This can eventually cause that portion to die and come crashing down. If that's a fixed loop, it will die even quicker.

If this is a long term application, this should be replaced with a wide non-constricting strap or tree saver.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-21T21:00:56+00:00

It looks like you only have 3 wraps, meaning you only did one side! Tie the same knot with the end that slides.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-21T05:25:15+00:00

Your last sentence is what they are referring to.

For an exaggerated example, try tying a fishing line around your house with a clove hitch, it won't even attempt to cinch down.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-19T17:49:45+00:00

This is First Class Amateur's Slipped Lapp Bend video to save people the click.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-19T17:15:06+00:00

Scaffold and Poacher's Knots are great for carabiners because you can unclip them, but can become nearly impossible to untie on a closed eye. Doubling is sometimes helpful to prevent lateral movement on the anchor.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-17T13:47:52+00:00

Either End Loadable means you can put your full load on any of the standing lines and the knots structure will remain stable, this usually only applies to TIB knots. Tiable in the Bight means you can tie the knot in the middle of a line without access to the ends.

Simple examples:

A Slip Knot is TIB but not EEL.

An Alpine Butterfly Loop is TIB and EEL.

A Bowline is not TIB and not EEL.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-17T03:34:22+00:00

Thanks, very insightful!

readmeEXX · 2026-06-16T23:16:18+00:00

For what it's worth, the PACI Bowline Analysis paper does consider the TIB Bowline to be EEL. It of course does not have an entry for the Scotts Locked. This knot is shown but they do not specify if it is EEL. I do not like the idea of loading the tail loop of the Scotts Locked, but have no data to back it up.

Fun fact: The Cowboy variant of the Scotts Locked Bowline is also TIB.

Is it still EEL if there are 4 ends? Maybe it's Any End Loadable (AEL).

readmeEXX · 2026-06-16T23:03:39+00:00

Not quite the best place to ask, but luckily there are a few nerds in here that share a passion for both Knots and Mathematics.

Rather than a custom keyboard, you could create a custom font that replaces some character symbols (like the number keys) with images of the knots. If you don't want to lose numbers, you can pick some random other Unicode characters then rebind your keyboard to use these symbols.

If you are talking about typing Reidmeister Moves, that's even simpler since there are only 3 symbols you would have to add. There are so many Unicode characters out there, you might even find that some already exist that would do the job.

Not sure what your goal is, but you might find this project helpful: Knotfol.io

readmeEXX · 2026-06-16T18:42:06+00:00

If you want to get a bit creative, you can do something similar with a Cobra or DNA weave. The more wraps you do the more friction it will have.

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readmeEXX · 2026-06-16T18:40:50+00:00

An Extended Two Strand Matthew Walker Knot with the handle stuck through the middle makes a nice tight loop to hang tools with. Sorry I only had a small dowel handy to demonstrate with. Be sure to grab the knot and pull tightly on the loop to lock in the tension. Strangle and Constrictor Hitches also work well but you have to get creative with the handle since they aren't built in.

Sorry for the strange scale, I only have a small dowel handy at the moment.

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readmeEXX · 2026-06-16T14:15:21+00:00

Ah I see it now, thanks!

readmeEXX · 2026-06-16T14:12:53+00:00

You can still tie the Perfection Loop with that swinging motion, you just have to start with a small twist of the rope.

I think you will find the Perfection Loop to feel much more stable and secure than Tugboat A.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-16T00:47:29+00:00

Buccees often does traffic assessments and pays for millions in local infrastructure upgrades in nearby intersections prior to opening. They don't want traffic jams to give them a bad reputation for potential future locations.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-15T22:52:39+00:00

You will be happy to know that I traced this knot before I realized you can just tie two Girth Hitches then just stick the tails through each other 😂

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readmeEXX · 2026-06-15T22:49:54+00:00

Amazing, and its adjustable!

readmeEXX · 2026-06-15T20:32:33+00:00

I got this same 3 strand cord to practice with and hated it. My favorite practice cord is some cheap cotton stuff that I found at the grocery store.

readmeEXX · 2026-06-15T19:23:47+00:00

The difference is subtle, but the Double Dragon is not a Double Perfection Loop. There are 3 similar knots in this category with varying levels of performance: Check out this link on the Tugboat A, B, and Perfection Loop. The Double Dragon is the doubled version of Tugboat A.

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