Using Knothead Nylon
Every material has it's own advantages and disadvantages. Nylon is more slippery than jute or hemp, so diagonals and "frictions" don't work well and shouldn't be trusted structurally. However, nylon is many times stronger than natural fiber rope. Doesn't lose its strength as quickly through normal use, and therefore has a greatly increased value through extended service life. Nylon is also unaffected by water, and is a wonderful choice for wet and messy play that could be dangerous with natural fiber rope.
Care and Maintenance
Nylon doesn't rely on any of the voodoo "conditioning" required by jute. If your KnotheadNylon get dirty, simple put it in a mesh bag, machine wash and lay it out or hang it to dry....and then get back to enjoying your rope from KnotheadNylon.com!
Knots to try
Larks Head
Larks Head - a simple slip knot (aka trailing hitch, cow hitch, girth hitch, or running eye) that allows a reverse tension start to a tie. It WILL tighten up unless you combine it with a half hitch.
Half Hitch
Half Hitch - a simple way to stop a lark's head reverse tension from tightening up. Great way to "stop" the rope before continuing on with another part of the tie.
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Munter Hitch
Crossover/Munter Hitch - A locking tie also known as the Italian hitch, mezzo barcaiolo is a simple adjustable knot.
Hair Tie
Hair Tie - Combining a lark's head with a half hitch makes a secure, and functional hair tie.
Collapsed Lark's Head / Square Knot
Collapsed Lark's Head / Square knot. A great way to extend a rope when needed.
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Granny & Square Knots
Granny & Square knots. I use these with a "split and tie" when security is not essential, and the rope won't be under direct tension.
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Overhand Knot
Overhand Knot - Super simple. One of the few knots I trust to tighten when I need secure knots under tension.
Sommerville Bowline
Sommerville Bowline - I've been using this as my primary single limb (one column) / rope cuff for about three years now with very satisfying results. It's quick to tie, secure, zero pull throughs, and easy to untie in a hurry. Not every bowline is stable with nylon. Use what you like, but be sure to test it before you depend on it.
Farrimond Friction Hitch
Farrimond Friction Hitch - this little mouthful changed my game. It's an exploding, adjustable knot that's stable with nylon. (#MindBlown!!) For tough ties and predicaments, I'd rather have this knot than a safety cutter.....but still, always have a safety cutter. Just sayin'.
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