Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Dive into the world of essential ropework with this week’s featured knot: the Figure 8 Bend—also known as the Flemish Bend or Figure of Eight Follow-Through. This video, a snippet from the Knotskool curriculum, breaks down the structure, purpose, and tying method of this reliable bend. Whether you're joining ropes of the same or different diameters, the Figure 8 Bend offers a strong and secure connection that's favoured in high-stakes environments like climbing, mountaineering, and rescue operations.
You'll learn step-by-step how to tie the Figure 8 Bend by forming a standard figure 8 knot in one rope and retracing the path with the second. The tutorial also highlights the knot’s advantages, such as its strength across various rope materials, as well as its potential drawbacks—like difficulty untying under heavy load.
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Dive into the world of essential ropework with this week’s featured knot: the Figure 8 Bend—also known as the Flemish Bend or Figure of Eight Follow-Through. This video, a snippet from the Knotskool curriculum, breaks down the structure, purpose, and tying method of this reliable bend. Whether you're joining ropes of the same or different diameters, the Figure 8 Bend offers a strong and secure connection that's favoured in high-stakes environments like climbing, mountaineering, and rescue operations.
You'll learn step-by-step how to tie the Figure 8 Bend by forming a standard figure 8 knot in one rope and retracing the path with the second. The tutorial also highlights the knot’s advantages, such as its strength across various rope materials, as well as its potential drawbacks—like difficulty untying under heavy load.
Welcome to “Jason’s Knot Channel"! Dive into the world of knots and more!
Thanks for watching and learning the knots with me! 🪢 If you're passionate about knot tying, subscribe for tutorials that offer clear, practical applications, and real-world knot wisdom, empowering you with the skills you need.
🎓 Ready to take your skills to the next level?
Join Knot School – the only online community dedicated to mastering knot-tying through step-by-step courses, group challenges, and hands-on learning: ▶ knotskool.com
📘 Want to go even deeper into outdoor skills and mindset?
Check out my book, Design Your Life for Peak Outdoor Experiences – a guide to building a meaningful adventure-based lifestyle: ▶ amazon.com/dp/B0DHV37836
Explore Further is my Outdoor Lifestyle newsletter, and the best part? It's absolutely FREE! ▶ substack.com/@explorefurther
And if you're looking for a gift for the person who loves to learn about and tie knots, check out the 50 Knot Journal ▶ amzn.to/468zKJI a small book I created to help fund these videos.
Thanks for being here — whether you're tying your first bowline or refining your splicing, you're part of a community that values skill, self-reliance, and lifelong learning!
==========================
Check out these following popular and useful knot videos!🔥 Perfect for enhancing your skills and making your projects a success. Don't miss out!
1. Eight Knots EVERYONE should know! | The BEST KNOTS
youtu.be/Q9ruvjEDvTg
2. The Most Important Knot Video You Will Watch This Year!
youtu.be/3YYhkQ999vw
3. How to tie a ROPE ZIP TIE? | A Woodland Zip Tie Knot
youtu.be/JaLyC-h09k0
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The 50 Knot Journal ▶ amzn.to/3rQ4QXJ [Affiliate]
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Get FREE SHIPPING! Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial (Fast, FREE shipping and more!) ▶ amazon.com/tryprimefree?tag=trailguidepic-20
Buy Great Quality Paracord Here ▶ amzn.to/3LPkSYu [Affiliate]
Paracord Bracelet Buckles: amzn.to/3m0CiC5
Knotter's Tool ▶ amzn.to/46mqnX4 [Affiliate]
Paracord Lacing Needles ▶ amzn.to/3tmpmzu [Affiliate]
Paracord Jig ▶ amzn.to/3RIPyyt [Affiliate]
Paracord/Rope Lighter ▶ amzn.to/2GV664q
Ashley Book of Knots ▶ amzn.to/34Q8oK6
Little Book of Incredibly Useful Knots ▶ amzn.to/3Q7icrZ
The 50 Knot Journal ▶ amzn.to/3rQ4QXJ [Affiliate]
