Scout Knots
This knot is called the Sheetbend. It is a joining knot and is used to tie two ropes together, which can be of different sizes.
The Clove Hitch is a knot used to tie a rope to to a pipe or post. It is a simple knot, but it is not a particularly "strong" knot.
A Figure-8 Knot is used as an end knot. This is used at the end of a rope for holding position or to prevent a rope form falling thru a hole or pulley.
The Square Knot is an important Joining Knot used in Scouting to join two ropes if similar sizes together. It has a limited strength.
This is the Bowline Knot, sometimes known as a Rescue Knot.
Originally used as a mariners' knot to tie the bow line of a boat to to a mooring post. It is the primary knot used in river and vertical-air rescues when specialized harneses are not available. The loop is passedover the individual's head and shoulders with the lift above the chest. It is not slip knot. Very dependable.
A Timber Hitch is used to pull a heavy log/post/pipe with a rope.
It generally has 3 turns around the first turn (different from picture) before leading towards the towing connection. It often has a half-hitch around the log before heading toward the towing connection.
The Sheepshank is used to shorten a rope. It is an important knot used by truckers.
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