The bowline is an ancient knot. It dates so far back historians can’t even pinpoint who tied it first, but what makes it so impressive is that it’s as important and useful today as it was to mariners, ...

The slip knot is not only useful in a wide variety of outdoor scenarios, but also incredibly simple to tie. Especially if you already know how to tie a basic fishing knot. It allows you to create a ...

The alpine butterfly knot, also known as the "linesman’s loop," has been singled out by adventurers and MacGyvers of all stripes as the world's handiest, multipurpose loop-style knot ever. Easy, ...

A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...

The alpine butterfly knot is more than just a pretty name for an ingenious loop with multiple uses. Here's how to tie our favorite knot in five quick steps. The alpine butterfly knot, also known as ...

1) Wearing your shoe, crisscross the laces into an X on one, as is the case when start to tie. Before moving forward, switch ...

Learning how to tie a fishing knot that allows your lure or bait to work properly—and won’t fail under pressure—is a critical skill for any angler. In fact, it may be the single most important and ...

Tying a tie is practically a rite of passage. For many guys, it’s a skill linked to a specific memory or milestone — that first awkward attempt at prom, the nervous fumbling before a big job interview ...