High-wire artist Philippe Petit’s rigging explained in Why Knot?, his new book on the art of knot tying. When Philippe Petit stepped out on a high-wire illegally strung between the twin towers of the ...

Animated Knots is a perfect site for learning everything about knots: how to tie them, what they’re for, and how to choose the best knot for a specific job. The site lists 196 knots for ropes, straps, ...

To understand the Alberto knot, one must first understand the Albright knot. Invented more than half a century ago by famed Florida Keys fly fishing guide Jimmy Albright, the knot’s purpose was to ...

The smart look is often thought to be named after the Duke of Windsor, who preferred the wider knot style IF YOU like large tie knots or need a tie for an interview or smart event, the Windsor knot ...

Step-by-step guide to tying the Two Half Hitch knot and tips on when and where to use it in camping, hiking, and other ...

Ties, in India, have mostly been restricted to school uniforms or boardroom dressing. But every once in a while you will be required to wear a tie - at a wedding or that really special date or indeed ...

Wearing a tie is a strong choice; it’s like wearing a kilt or mantilla. Ties separate the boys from the men, the leaders from the followers, and tying the perfect knot could put you ahead of the pack.

Months of planning, long to-do lists, backstepping over etiquette rules. The wedding preparations can seem a little frenzied at times, but it all boils down to one thing: you're getting married. We ...