The slip knot is not only useful in a wide variety of outdoor scenarios, but also incredibly simple to tie. Especially if you already know how to tie a basic fishing knot. It allows you to create a ...

The snell is a bit of an odd knot. Most anglers don’t know how to tie it, largely because while it has advantages in certain fishing styles, it’s not nearly as versatile as other common connections.

Tying a tie is practically a rite of passage. For many guys, it’s a skill linked to a specific memory or milestone — that first awkward attempt at prom, the nervous fumbling before a big job interview ...

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 ...

Every young man struggles with how to tie a tie at some point, but with a little practice, this skill becomes invaluable. It’s that small detail that takes you from “just dressed” to “sharply dressed, ...

This article was taken from the April 2012 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...

Tired of your boring old half-Windsor? It turns out there are enough necktie knot options to last more than a lifetime. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes to get you as enthralled ...

Commercial fishermen use lines, or ropes, for a variety of purposes. Boat anchors, nets and buoys all need to be secured and safely managed. A working knowledge of knots is a necessity. If you open a ...