Monkey’s Fist

We often get requests for the Monkey’s Fist (or Paw) Knot so we have included it here. The key to tying this knot successfully is to have a small ball or core to insert into the knot before tightening it up. The core must match the size of the knot - which is dependent on the size of the rope being used - for the knot to finish right. Some trial and error is to be expected when first tying this knot!

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Pro-Knot Tying Kit

Don’t forget your knot cards!
Animations are the best way to learn to tie a knot but sooner or later you’ll need a printed reference. Why settle for knots printed on paper or bulky books - stash a set of Knot Cards where they’ll be handy when you need them!
Check out all of our Knot Cards in the “Knot Card” section.

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