Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
The Capstan Knot is similar to the Crabber's Knot: youtu.be/OuNtCKZ3uYQ The Capstan Knot when first tied is a noose knot, but a sharp jerk on two parts of the rope, as shown in the video, turns a noose knot into a fixed loop knot.
What is the Capstan Knot Used For? There are times where you want to tie a noose knot, then just prior to using this knot, you want to have a fixed size loop knot.
In this Capstan Knot Video Tutorial you will learn step by step on how to tie the Capstan Knot.
Capstan Knot Advantages and Disadvantages - If you have used the Capstan Knot in real life situations, then please do let me know in the comments how you got on with using the Capstan Knot, also if you prefer it over the Crabber's Knot?
How to Tie the Capstan Knot a Noose Knot or Fixed Loop Knot
Part of Just the Knot No Chat series.
Tying the Capstan Knot 00:00
Tying the Capstan Knot Slow Motion 02:27
#LetsGetKnotting
Johnny Debt
This knot came from; Art of Knotting and Splicing, by Day; United States Naval Institute is is also listed in Ashley's Book of Knots Number 1831 Channel Handle: @KnottingKnots
The Capstan Knot is similar to the Crabber's Knot: youtu.be/OuNtCKZ3uYQ The Capstan Knot when first tied is a noose knot, but a sharp jerk on two parts of the rope, as shown in the video, turns a noose knot into a fixed loop knot.
What is the Capstan Knot Used For? There are times where you want to tie a noose knot, then just prior to using this knot, you want to have a fixed size loop knot.
In this Capstan Knot Video Tutorial you will learn step by step on how to tie the Capstan Knot.
Capstan Knot Advantages and Disadvantages - If you have used the Capstan Knot in real life situations, then please do let me know in the comments how you got on with using the Capstan Knot, also if you prefer it over the Crabber's Knot?
How to Tie the Capstan Knot a Noose Knot or Fixed Loop Knot
Part of Just the Knot No Chat series.
Tying the Capstan Knot 00:00
Tying the Capstan Knot Slow Motion 02:27
#LetsGetKnotting
Johnny Debt
This knot came from; Art of Knotting and Splicing, by Day; United States Naval Institute is is also listed in Ashley's Book of Knots Number 1831 Channel Handle: @KnottingKnots
