Usage: The Anchor Hitch is a knot used for attaching a rope to a ring or similar termination. It is sometimes called an Anchor Bend originating from a time when “bend” was understood to mean “tie to”, and not restricted to knots that join rope ends. It is the accepted knot for attaching anchors (or more usually anchor chains). While the knot can become jammed in some modern materials, it is usually easily untied after moderate loads; it can be made more resistant to jamming by taking an extra turn around the object.

Also known as:

• Anchor Bend
• Fisherman’s Hitch
• Fisherman’s Bend

Related:

• Round Turn & Two Half Hitches

ABOK: 1723, 1841

Classification: Hitch

Structure: The knot is very similar to a Round Turn and Two Half Hitches except that the first half hitch is passed under the turn.

Strength/Reliability: In many everyday uses, the finishing half-hitch need not be made; alternatively, one might seek surer security by tying off the end with a Strangle Knot to the standing part.