I used to tie the Carrick Bend, but I have not used it after learning the Zeppelin Bend. The Zeppelin Bend is much easier to remember, easier to inspect for accuracy, rock solid secure, and super easy to untie.
I would agree with this however the Carrick bend has the advantage of the tag ends being on the same side when it's been tightened and rolled over. Fisherman like this feature when the knot goes through the block so it does not get hung up.
@@CampfireKodiak Fishing line? You would need 100% confidence in your Carrick because it would be difficult to inspect. Plus, since we want a jam, a Double Fisherman knot would be appropriate. By the way, I have not tied the Carrick in a while, and there is a 0% chance I remember it. Unlike all my other knots, the Carrick needs to be practiced daily.
A carrick bend is used by king crab fishermen to string together crab pot lines to reach the right depth. There's another way of finishing the knot where the bitter ends cinch up beside each other, and that's considered more secure. The tails would get a cou[ple wraps of electrical tape as well for extra security..
This knot was always intended to be tied on a surface. Specifically a dock or boat deck as large, heavy hawsers would not have been workable in the air.
I never considered that this was a good decorative knot, but it really is. My understanding is this knot originated for the very large ropes on ships, since those ropes are not very flexible and difficult to tie tight knots with. Could be wrong there. Good video, thanks!
The only bad thing about this knot is that it is easy to set improperly if one of the ropes snags or the pretzel isn't loose enough when you start tightening. But in its correct form I think the Carrick is the most jam-resistant bend of all.
Thanks, I do know that knot, I also like carrack loop for same reason, Please Tell me to will this work with two different diameters of rope, l know that as a heaving bend for large mooring rope
I used to tie the Carrick Bend, but I have not used it after learning the Zeppelin Bend. The Zeppelin Bend is much easier to remember, easier to inspect for accuracy, rock solid secure, and super easy to untie.
I would agree with this however the Carrick bend has the advantage of the tag ends being on the same side when it's been tightened and rolled over. Fisherman like this feature when the knot goes through the block so it does not get hung up.
@@CampfireKodiak Fishing line? You would need 100% confidence in your Carrick because it would be difficult to inspect. Plus, since we want a jam, a Double Fisherman knot would be appropriate. By the way, I have not tied the Carrick in a while, and there is a 0% chance I remember it. Unlike all my other knots, the Carrick needs to be practiced daily.
@@jakemccoy I'm referring to commercial fishing with crab pots. The block is the pulley that pulls it up.
@@CampfireKodiak OK
This is a good knot for different thicknesses of rope. It is also used on tugboats.
.. where it's also easy to tie on a deck with your feet and very big line.
A carrick bend is used by king crab fishermen to string together crab pot lines to reach the right depth. There's another way of finishing the knot where the bitter ends cinch up beside each other, and that's considered more secure. The tails would get a cou[ple wraps of electrical tape as well for extra security..
Well, I'd like to see it tied "in the air" as you would when using it irl. I usually don't have a nice table with me everywhere. 😊
This knot was always intended to be tied on a surface. Specifically a dock or boat deck as large, heavy hawsers would not have been workable in the air.
The Carrick bend is also the basis for the diamond or lanyard knot.
I never considered that this was a good decorative knot, but it really is. My understanding is this knot originated for the very large ropes on ships, since those ropes are not very flexible and difficult to tie tight knots with. Could be wrong there. Good video, thanks!
That makes perfect sense.
The only bad thing about this knot is that it is easy to set improperly if one of the ropes snags or the pretzel isn't loose enough when you start tightening. But in its correct form I think the Carrick is the most jam-resistant bend of all.
Try out the Zeppelin Bend.
Thanks, I do know that knot, I also like carrack loop for same reason, Please Tell me to will this work with two different diameters of rope, l know that as a heaving bend for large mooring rope
Thanks Tex, this is the Knot that is used on the old MK5 USN Diving Helmet a Symbolic Historical used Knot in USN Diving Salvage Lore
Now that is something I didn’t know.
The working ends should be on top not underneath.
Flip it over
Tried it, liked it! (The knot not the video🙃)
Wow, you've got tiny hands. Just kidding, I know it's not 550 paracord🤣
Why do you say "bend" like that