How To Tie A 3L 4B Turk's Head Knot With Paracord - WhyKnot

Knot tying video tutorial. Learn how to make a three led four bight Turk's head knot. Easy step by step instructions for tying a three lead four bight Turk's head knot in this simple guide. The Turk's head was originally given its name for its resemblance to a Turk's turban. It is actually the name for a group of knots rather than just a single knot. They are normally defined by the number of leads and bights. The lead is the number of unique circuits made around the cylinder while the bights are the arcs formed at the side of the knot as the cord changes direction. This one is knot number 1305 in The Ashley Book of Knots (ABoK). It is tied as a cylinder but they can also be tied flat to make decorative mats or coasters. Finishing the knot is as simple as making sure the knot is tight, cutting the ends flush and heat sealing them. If using as a bracelet or neckerchief slide a small dab of glue can be added to the ends. Uses: Often used by scouts as a woggle or neckerchief slide. Used as an ornamental knot around anything cylindrical from knife handles to fishing rods to oars to whips. Can be tied at the end of tool handles as a grip wrap to prevent it sliding out of your hand. Tied in thicker cordage it can be used at the axe head side of a splitting maul or axe to protect the handle. It is often tied over seizings or as a seizing itself. On sail boats it is used on rails and spars to guard against chafe. It can make a decorative way to stow survival cordage. Used in macrame to gather cords. Related Knots: Picket line hitch:    • Easy Fast Secure Picket Line Hitch Knot - ...   Turk's head stopper knot:    • How To Tie A Paracord Turk's Head Stopper ...   If you like this sort of thing I would love to have you aboard. Here we talk about functional knots, decorative knots and have fun with loops of string. Subscribe:    / @whyknot   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~ Splicing three strand rope is easier than you think. learn how in my most popular video.    • "Easy To Follow" - How To Tie An Eye Splic...   ~-~~-~~~-~~-~