For example, the reef knot is the strongest knot in existence ... the researchers suggest that objects that aren't rigid - such as rope or string - may be harder for people to reason about.

strong enough to hold the forces generated by a fall, and is relatively easy to untie after it has been loaded by a fall. To tie into a harness with a Figure 8 Follow-through, tie a Figure 8 knot in ...

And that was turning an age-old romantic promise to literally tie the knot in a thin but very sturdy rope binding their wrists at the Mahakumbh Mela. "The rope is thin, but our bond is strong ...

Additionally, the ropes hold up to water and dirt quite well. If your dog is a hiker, this is a massive bonus. However, if simplicity is your style, you can simply tie a figure 8 knot into one end ...

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...