It works best when it's holding a load, which helps to keep the knot tight and secure. And it has many uses, for example, you can use these rope knots to fasten a mooring line to a ring or a post.

it’s the most efficient use of rope if you have a limited amount. Best for attaching ridgelines to trees: Siberian Hitch Historically used by the Evenk people of Siberia who needed to tie knots ...