Knute hitch
| Knute hitch | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Marlinespike hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | Attaching a lanyard to a tool |
The Knute hitch is used to attach a lanyard of small stuff to a marlingspike or other tool. Rigger Brion Toss named the hitch after his favourite marlingspike of the same name,[1] although the hitch is likely much older.[2]
Tying
The lanyard line should be just small enough to fit doubled through the lanyard hole in the tool. The end, with a figure-eight knot stopper, is placed into the protruding bight and then the bight is withdrawn, jamming in the hole. To release, pull on the end and remove it from the bight.
