Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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How to Tie the Hanson Knot or the Hanson Loop Knot.
In this video on the Hanson Knot Tutorial, you will learn how to tie the knot, just the knot and no extra chat.


The Hanson Knot also known as the Hanson Loop Knot, is a really good loop knot to learn. The Hanson Loop Knot may also be a good alternative to the the Bowline.
The Hanson Knot or the Hanson Loop Knot was a very common knot that the Boy Scouts used to learn. It would seem the the Hanson Knot became unpopular, only because the Bowline was mentioned more in knotting books etc.


Some people who still use the Hanson Knot, say it is preferable to the Bowline.


To tie the Hanson Loop Knot is very simple, it starts off as an overhand knot, then the working end is passed back through to create a slip knot. The working end is then passed over the standing part and then up through the centre of the knot, finally it is woven over then under to end up running parallel to the standing part. The Hanson Knot is relatively easy to learn, and easy to untie.


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