Satellite knot
In the mathematical theory of knots , a satellite knot is a knot that contains an incompressible, non boundary-parallel torus in its complement .
Butterfly loop
The butterfly loop , also known as lineman’s loop , butterfly knot , alpine butterfly knot and lineman’s rider , is a knot used to form a fixed loop in…
San Diego Jam knot
The San Diego jam knot is a common fishing knot used to tie a line to the hook, swivel, clip, or artificial fly.
Sailor’s hitch
The sailor’s hitch is a secure, jam-proof hitch knot . [ 1 ] A hitch knot is a type of knot that has the ability to fit to the size and shape of an object…
Butterfly bend
The butterfly bend is a knot used to join the ends of two ropes together. It is the analogous bend form of the butterfly loop , [ 1 ] in that it is the…
Sailmaker’s whipping
The sailmaker’s whipping is one of the most durable and stable of rope whippings known.
Burau representation
In mathematics the Burau representation is a representation of the braid groups , named after and originally studied by the German mathematician Werner…
Russian braid
The Russian braid (Russian: Русская коса, Russkaya kosa) is a national traditional hairstyle in Russia.
Buntline hitch
The buntline hitch is a knot used for attaching a rope to an object. It is formed by passing the working end around an object, then making a clove hitch…
Running bowline
The running bowline is a knot consisting of a bowline looped around its own standing end to create a noose .