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Arborist Knots

Here is a selection of knots for arborists, animated and illustrated. Hitches, such as the Blake's Hitch are useful for aerial work in trees. Mouse over the name of the knot below to see a description of that knot.

Alpine Butterfly Bend
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Alpine Butterfly Bend
Join two ropes with Alpine Butterfly

Alpine Butterfly Knot
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Alpine Butterfly Knot
The Alpine Butterfly Knot forms a secure loop in the middle of a rope.

Alpine Coil
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Alpine Coil
To carry a coil of rope over your shoulder.

Autoblock Knot
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Autoblock Knot
Friction knot for descending/rappelling

Backup Knot
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Backup Knot
Add security to a primary knot.

Blake’s Hitch
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Blake’s Hitch
Arborist ascending/descending friction knot.

Bowline
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Bowline
Forms a secure loop.

Bowline On A Bight
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Bowline On A Bight
Forms a loop in the middle of a line.

Buntline Hitch
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Buntline Hitch
Tie items to the end of a rope.

Cow Hitch
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Cow Hitch
Tie a rope to a post or object.

Distel Hitch
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Distel Hitch
Arborist friction hitch.

Double Fisherman's Knot
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Double Fisherman's Knot
Join two ropes.

Figure Eight
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Figure Eight
The strongest knot for a loop at the end of a rope.

Girth Hitch
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Girth Hitch
Attach a strap loop to an object.

Half Hitch
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Half Hitch
Basic overhand knot.

Klemheist Knot
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Klemheist Knot
Climber

Marl
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Marl
Secure long rolls such as carpet..

Munter Hitch
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Munter Hitch
Climbing belay knot.

Prusik Hitch
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Prusik Hitch
Secures a movable loop to another line.

Running Bowline
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Running Bowline
A slip knot.

Slippery Eight Loop
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Slippery Eight Loop
An adjustable loop knot.

Stopper Knot
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Stopper Knot
Ashley's Stopper knot for the end of a rope.

Timber Hitch
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Timber Hitch
Secure a rope around a post.

Trucker’s Hitch
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Trucker’s Hitch
Load securing knot.

Valdotain Tresse
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Valdotain Tresse
Arborist ascending/descending knot.

Water Knot
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Water Knot
Best knot for webbing.

Zeppelin Bend
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Zeppelin Bend
Easy to untie knot for joining two ropes.

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