Half Hitch

Usage

The Half Hitch is a simple Overhand Knot, where the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part. Insecure on its own, it is a valuable component of a wide variety of useful and reliable hitches, bends, and knots.

Also known as

• Single Hitch

ABOK

• 50

Structure

A Half Hitch is structurally identical to the Overhand Knot.

Strength/Reliability

The Half Hitch is not secure on its own and should not be used for anything except as a component of other knots.