How To: Tie the Hunter's Bend decorative knot

How to Tie the Hunter's Bend decorative knot

In this video you will learn how to tie a knot known as the "Hunter's Bend". A "bend" is a type of knot used to join two ends of a rope together. Generally, it should be possible to untie this type of knot, once it's usefulness has passed. This knot was originally created by a man named Phil D. Smith during WWII, at which time he dubbed it the "Rigger's Bend". An English physicist, by the name of Edward Hunter, rediscovered the knot in 1978, and popularized it's use, leading to it's current name. TyingItAllTogether demonstrates how to tie this easy to tie knot, in this easy to follow instructional video.