For many of us, untangling our earbuds is the extent of our survivalist knot knowledge. Tying knots is just for sailors and mountain climbers, right? Turns out, there are a few simple knots that you ...

Do you know what a sheepshank is? How about a sheet bend, a carrick bend, a clove hitch or an Eskimo bowline? Not familiar with Western culture? Then perhaps you know the Pan Chang, Chinese button or ...

It's surprising how many boat owners struggle when it's time to tie boat ropes to docks, fasten loose items or secure an anchor to a drop line. I can't tell you how many times I've watched someone ...