The Poacher’s Knot
The Poacher’s Knot makes a very secure adjustable loop.
The Poacher’s knot is a type of knot in the category of knots known as a Hitch Knots.
A hitch knot, like the Poacher’s Knot are knots used to attach a rope to a ring, rail, post or another rope. There are three types of hitch knots, which are friction hitches also known as slide and grip hitches, common hitches and quick-release hitches.
Many hitch knots are adjustable loops, meaning they form a loop knot which can be adjusted in size and will change shape when removed from an object.
The Poacher’s Knot can be found in Ashley’s Book of Knots as knot # 409, on page 65. The Poacher’s knot is also known as a Double Overhand Noose or a Strangle Snare.
Let’s look at the foundation and structure of the knot.
The foundation for the Poacher’s knot is a Double Overhand knot, which is a stopper knot. Stopper knots are used to prevent a rope from passing through a hole or a device and some can also be used as whipping to prevent a rope from fraying.
To tie the Poacher’s Knot, first create a bight at the end of your rope. From there, wrap the working end around the bight twice and then tuck the working end under your turns. Then cinch up the knot.
You can find the Poacher’s Knot in use in a lot of applications, including by arborists, in boating or sailing, camping, climbing, hunting and home and garden uses. Practically anywhere when you need a simple but secure hitch knot.
There are a couple of dangers of the Poacher’s Knot. The first is that it can be difficult to untie depending on the rope or cordage used or after it has been cinched up tight, shocked or heavily loaded. The other apparent danger is that it creates a noose knot, and so, like similar knots, it should never be placed around a body part.
The Poacher’s knot is a relatively strong hitch knot, but if you’re looking for a stronger alternative, the Scaffold Knot is a good option.
The Scaffold knot is tied in the same way but with an additional third wrap.
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