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Know your knots

Most of us know how to tie our shoelaces, but beyond the basic structure of a reef knot, many might not be able to hitch something to a tree or secure heavy loads.

We got a few experts who make use of more knots than most of us on a daily basis to share their knot know-how.

“…anytime you need a loop on the end of a rope, this is your go-to knot”

QUICK-RELEASE TRUCKER’S HITCH

This popular trucker’s hitch knot has its origins in the long-haul drivers, while other names for it, such as harvester’s hitch – points in the direction of agriculture. Whether you want to call the lorry knot, it provides somewhat of a mechanical advantage when you tighten it – which comes

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