knots
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Eleven Essential Knots Everyone Should Know How to Tie
When confronted with the need to tie something off, most people resort to simply tying as many half-assed knots as they can in the vague hope that the sheer frictional complexity will stymie the natural forces of entropy. This approach can work, as long as you’re ok with sacrificing your dignity and the effectiveness of…
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Teach Kids To Tie Their Shoes With The ‘Big Loops Trick’
On my list of Things to Teach My Five-Year-Old, I’ll admit that tying shoelaces is a pretty low priority. I mean, God created Velcro for a reason, right? But I suppose it’s an important life skill, one that will open up a whole new realm of footwear options. OK, OK, I’ll get on it.
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Perfectly Tie On A Fishing Hook With The Modified Clinch Knot
A good fishing knot will be extra strong and keep the hook from having unnecessary movement in the water. The modified clinch knot does just that, and you can learn how to tie one in less than two minutes.
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Learn How To Tie The Zip Tie-Like Constrictor Knot With This Video
Video: Knots may seem like an old-fashioned skill to learn, but they can actually be really helpful in a lot of situations. This video will teach you how to tie the constrictor knot, which is essentially the primitive version of the zip tie.