Bend (Joining) Knots

How to tie a bend.

Bend (Joining) Knots

Bend (Joining) Knots

Connect fishing line of different diameters.

Albright Special

Albright Special

Join fishing line of different materials or diameters.

Alpine Butterfly Bend

Alpine Butterfly Bend

Securely join two ropes of similar size.

Join two lines of stiff, slippery material.

Join fishing lines of similar size.

Securely join large, stiff rope or cable.

Decorative knot used as a stopper or in lanyards.

Double Dragon Bend

Double Dragon Bend

Strong joining knot for ropes of equal size.

Double Fisherman's Knot

Double Fisherman's Knot

Securely join two ropes of similar size, often used in climbing.

Double Harness Bend

Double Harness Bend

Securely join two ropes with ends exiting in parallel.

Double Sheet Bend

Double Sheet Bend

Securely join two ropes of different diameters or materials.

Slim, strong knot for connecting braided line to a mono or fluoro leader.

Figure Eight Bend

Figure Eight Bend

Securely joins two ropes, often used in climbing and rescue operations.

Fisherman's Knot

Fisherman's Knot

Join two ropes or fishing lines.

Flat Overhand Bend

Flat Overhand Bend

Simple joining knot, often used in rappelling.

Securely join two ropes of similar size, especially effective with synthetic rope.

Simple bend to join two ropes.

Join fishing line of different diameters.

Offset Figure Eight Bend

Offset Figure Eight Bend

Unsafe and inferior joining knot.

join two ropes of different diameter.

Secure knot for joining two ropes or bungee cord.

Securely join ropes of different or similar size.

Surgeon's Knot (Fishing)

Surgeon's Knot (Fishing)

Used in fly fishing to join two lines.

True Lover's Knot

True Lover's Knot

Decorative knot symbolizing love between two people.

Uni-to-Uni Knot

Uni-to-Uni Knot

Join fishing line of similar or different diameters.

Join two ends of webbing.

Strong fishing knot for joining light line to heavier shock leader.

Excellent, jam-resistant way to connect two ropes.