Knots

There is probably not another skill that defines a Boy Scout as much as his ability to tie knots. Every Scout should know the knots required for First Class, as well as a few others that often prove useful. It is important to know both how to tie the knots and when it it appropriate to use each knot.

Scout knots:

1. Bowline
2. Clove hitch
3. Half hitch
4. Overhand knot
5. Sheet bend
6. Square knot
7. Tautline hitch
8. Timberhitch

A few others:

1. Double fisherman's knot
2. Figure 8
3. Figure 8 follow through
4. Tumble hitch
5. Prusik knot
6. Trucker's hitch
7. Water knot