Learn how to tie the Square Knot step by step and understand where and when it should be used. Also known as the Reef Knot, ...

The researchers showed participants four knots that are physically similar but have a hierarchy of strength. People were asked to look at the knots, two at a time, and point to the strongest one. The ...

The bow often used for shoelaces is essentially a double knot, but using folded loops rather than straight ends for the second knot. Double knots come in two kinds: the reef knot and the granny. A ...

A square knot is easy to tie quickly. The square knot was historically known as the Hercules knot. While the name suggests strength, I think it’s fair to say associating it with Hercules is a bit ...