Simple Overhand Noose

( Slipped Overhand Knot | Slip Knot | Running Knot | Simple Noose | ABOK #1114 )

Animation: Simple Overhand Noose

Usage

A Simple Overhand Noose is a loop at the end of a rope in which the knot tightens under load and can be loosened without untying the knot.

History

Historically this simple knot has been used to snare birds and other small animals.

Also known as

  • Slipped Overhand Knot
  • Slip Knot
  • Running Knot
  • Simple Noose

ABOK

  • 1114

Structure

The knot is tied by forming a loop in the end of a rope, and then passing a bight of the standing part through the loop. The knot is a slipped version of the overhand knot. It is also structurally identical to the Slipped Overhand Stopper Knot with the difference being which end is used as the working end.