How to Tie a Killick Hitch Knot

The Killick Hitch Knot is used when you need to pull something, such as a log. The Killick Hitch Knot is the Timber Hitch Knot with an added half hitch. Use it to pull long or odd-shaped objects. Also use it to tie an object to a rope for use as a boat anchor. Follow these steps to tie a Killick Hitch Knot.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Pass the end of a rope underneath a cylindrical object. Pull it until you have four to five feet to tie the knot with.

2. Bring the end of the rope over the object, under the left side of the lying rope and back over the object. Pull it loosely taut.

3. Guide the rope to the left and loop it under the rope around the object several times. Pull hard on both ends of the rope to tighten.

4. Move the end of the rope down the length of the cylindrical object. Pass the rope under the object and then tuck the rope back around it self.

5. Pull the object from the long end of the rope. The Timber Hitch Knot with the added half hitch keeps the object from swinging around when pulled.

Tips & Warnings

• This knot is good for towing long and heavy loads over water. If you try to pull something that's smooth, the knot might slip.
• The name "Killick" means an anchor for a small boat. It is constructed from L shaped tree limbs, a large rock, and rope or twine. The rope or twine is used to bind the tree limbs around the large rock.

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