Ways to get a stubborn knot untied.

[Hoowasat]

I haven't seen it mentioned, and it might not be applicable if you can't grab a bite of rope, but I was taught to twist the rope while trying to push or pull it through a stubborn knot. Twisting it tightens the core and jacket, and reduces the ropes diameter temporarily.

 

[TreeLogic]

I haven't seen it mentioned, and it might not be applicable if you can't grab a bite of rope, but I was taught to twist the rope while trying to push or pull it through a stubborn knot. Twisting it tightens the core and jacket, and reduces the ropes diameter temporarily.

That's one that has worked for me before. Usually a clockwise twist. Some knots are too tight though...especially when they start to melt into themselves.

 

[RajElectric]

Was it mentioned what kind of knot? I'm assuming it was a "tie-enough-knots-to-hold" knot.

 

[SRTsteve860]

dont know a knot, tie a-lot

 

[oldoakman]

dont know a knot, tie a-lot

Kinda like mixing pesticides or herbicides. If an ounce per gallon is what the rate is, a pint per gallon MUST be better.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

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dont know a knot, tie a-lot

Those are the directions for tying a Home Depot Knot!

 

[keithk]

I soak in water and then use the marlin spike. Seems to work most of the time.

 

[knudeNoggin]

Rather than water, try some vegetable oil --you want *slippery* !

I was once able to get the point of a hook into I guess what
Tom would call a "Houdini spot" and use a 5:1 block & tackle
to *convince* the material to move, after which everything
became cooperative. You might need to employ pliers (with
some rubberbands for frictive protection?) to help work the
knot loose, initially, bit by bit.

*kN*

 

[jba]

dont know a knot, tie a-lot

Not a full time arborist. I work in the carpenters union. Pulling scaffolding parts up on a rope the other day. Should have seen some of the creative knots that showed up. And then one carpenter actually said what you posted.