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How to Tie a Buntline Hitch Knot

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by Bob Jackson

The Buntline Hitch is a knot is used in the Rope Tree Swing project to fasten the rope from the tree branch to the chain link. This is a very secure knot that is not easily undone.

The rope used in this example is 5/8 inch diameter braided polypropylene.

Buntline Hitch Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – Tuck the rope into the metal link. Take a moment and confirm the orientation is correct as shown – it’s easy to start off backwards here.

Buntline Hitch - Step 1
Buntline Hitch – Step 1

Step 2 – Wrap working end of the rope around the standing part as shown.

Buntline Hitch - Step 2
Buntline Hitch – Step 2

Step 3 – Form a Figure 8.

Buntline Hitch - Step 3
Buntline Hitch – Step 3

Step 4 – Tuck the working end of the rope through the bottom of the Figure 8 to make a Half-Hitch knot.

Buntline Hitch - Step 4
Buntline Hitch – Step 4

Step 5 – Bring the working end back and tuck it through as shown to tie a 2nd Half-Hitch.

Buntline Hitch - Step 5
Buntline Hitch – Step 5

Step 6 – Progress thus far: two Half-Hitches.

Buntline Hitch - Step 6
Buntline Hitch – Step 6

Step 7 – Pull the rope tight to cinch up the knot.

Buntline Hitch - Step 7
Buntline Hitch – Step 7

Step 8 – Lay the working end of the rope to the right.

Buntline Hitch - Step 8
Buntline Hitch – Step 8

Step 9 – For extra security, tie a third Half-Hitch Knot and pull tight.

Buntline Hitch - Step 9
Buntline Hitch – Step 9

Completed Buntline Hitch Knot with an Extra Half-Hitch

Buntline Hitch with Extra Half-Hitch Knot
Buntline Hitch with Extra Half-Hitch Knot

Take care,

Bob Jackson

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Bob Jackson
Bob Jackson
Technology product manager by day and a prolific handyman in the evenings and over the weekends. Bob was the founder of the original Handyman How To website and that tradition continues on this site with excellent new handyman content into the future.
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