Binding Knots

Binding knots are used to secure, wrap or grip objects and usually are made with both ends of the same line. The most common knot that binds is probably the knot used to tie your shoes with shoelaces. We have the Better Bow Knot version in this section. When you need to secure the top of an open bag the Constrictor Knot or Miller's Knot is a good choice. Binding Knots are an important class of knots and it is good to know a few.

Better Bow Knot

Better Bow Knot

A more secure shoelace knot.

Butcher's Knot

Butcher's Knot

Tie up roasts and other meat

Constrictor Knot

Constrictor Knot

Tie up bundles of items.

Japanese Square Knot

Japanese Square Knot

A decorative square shaped knot

Marl

Marl

Secure long rolls such as carpet..

Shear Lashing

Shear Lashing

Secure two poles together

Sledge Knot

Sledge Knot

Bind things together very firmly

Slipped Constrictor Knot

Slipped Constrictor Knot

Quick release version of the Constrictor

Square Knot

Square Knot

Secure non critical items.

Square Lashing

Square Lashing

Secure two poles together

Strangle Knot

Strangle Knot

Tie up the ends of sacks or bundles.

Transom Knot

Transom Knot

A lashing knot that ties two poles together.