Non-jamming knots

A Prusik ( ) is a friction hitch or knot used to attach a loop of cord around a rope, applied in climbing, canyoneering, mountaineering, caving, rope rescue, ziplining, and by arborists. The term Prusik is a name for both the loops of cord used to tie the hitch and the hitch itself, and the verb is "to prusik" or "prusiking" (i.e. using a Prusik to ascend). More casually, the term is used for any friction hitch or device that can grab a rope (see autoblock). Due to the pronunciation, the word is often misspelled Prussik, Prussick, or Prussic.

knot used to form a fixed loop in the middle of a rope

A noose is a loop at the end of a rope in which the knot tightens under load and can be loosened without untying the knot. The knot can be used to secure a rope to a post, pole, or animal but only where the end is in a position that the loop can be passed over.

type of knot

connective knot

a knot used to secure a line to a log or spar

A shank is a type of knot that is used to shorten a rope or take up slack, such as the sheepshank. The sheepshank knot is not stable. It will fall apart under too much load or too little load.

type of knot

adjustable knot used control friction in a belay system

bend knot

hitch knot

type of knot

type of knot

rope knot

Hitch knot

quick-release draw loop knot

hitch knot

type of knot

loop knot often perceived as having better security than a bowline

type of knot

type of temporary knot

obsolete climbing knot

type of knot designed for use in wet conditions

A knot which combines the features of a granny knot and a thief knot

series of knots for shortening a cable

loop knot