Knots - Stoppers

Stopper Knots are often used to bind the end of a rope so it does not fray. They can also be used to stop a rope from slipping through a hole or to provide a handhold. If you are throwing a rope tying a stopper knot to add weight to the end will make your job a lot easier.

   
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Figure of Eight

  Download Buntline Hitch
Download Overhand Knot   Download Clove Hitch
Download Stopper Knot   Download Cow Hitch
Download Sink Stopper   Download Constrictor Hitch
Download Stevedore Knot   Download Figure-of-8 Hitch
      Download Fisherman's Bend
Download Ashley's Bend   Download Pile Hitch
Download Carrick Bend   Download Rolling Hitch
Download Fisherman's Knot   Download Round Turn/2 Half Hitches
Download Hunter's Bend   Download Sheepshank
Download Sheet Bend   Download Timber Hitch
Download Water Knot      
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Figure of Eight - It is easy to untie and can be quickly tied   Crown Knot - Used to start more complex knots
Overhand Knot - The simplest of all knots   Wall Knot - Very similar to the Crown Knot
Sink Stopper - Useful for stopping a thin rope from slipping out of a hole   Diamond Knot - Strong and nice looking
Stevedore Knot - A bigger version of the Figure of Eight Knot  

Monkey's Fist - Very useful for weighting the end of a rope

Stopper Knot - This is a very decorative stopper knot   Matthew Walker Knot - One of the few knots named after a person
    Manrope Knot - Tradtionally used on ships
   
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