Heaving Line Bend
The Heaving Line Bend is not to be confused with the Heaving Line Knot. The bend is used for joining two lines, usually of dissimilar sizes and weight together. This is done either via a loop or eye in the heavier of the two.
It is a very close relation to the Sheet Bend, however, the standing end protrudes from beneath its line crossing the eye of the heavier rope. This makes it considerably more secure.
Clifford Ashley (ABOK #1463) actually shows it as passing under both lines that cross the bight of the heavier rope. This version is not as safe on the modern slippery ropes, and I suspect the version illustrated above is the correct method of tying the bend.
The Heaving Knot family is is probably the least standardized in tying and naming. Extra wraps, line from top or bottom, they all change the name.
About Rope Knots
Regardless of your situation at some point in your life you’ll encounter a thread, cord or rope knot. Research records of archaeologist J Wymer shows records of knots as far back as 380,000 years ago! Some of these knots are as described, as used then, on this site.
Your life will be made easier and safer with some knowledge of how to tie a knot.
This site holds over 250 different animated knots. That is more than most could be expected to reasonably use. However, the question still remains; for the situation you currently find yourself, which knot should you use?
It is my hope that the animated illustrations provided on this site will assist and encourage you to extend your knot tying skills.
Rope knots can basically be divided into the following groups:
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Bends - Joining two lines by intertwining them, without splicing, or sewing.
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Hitches - A knot that secures a rope or line to another object.
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Stopper – Used to bind strands at the end of a rope to stop fraying or unraveling.
Also formed to stop a rope slipping through a hole or to provide a weight or handhold.
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Bindings – Much like hitches. They are used to bind either lines or objects together. Their aim is
to keep objects in place.
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Splices – Describes the act of joining the ends, or the end and a standing part, of rope by
interweaving strands. They are not knots in themselves.
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Loops – Loops create structures used to tie, or secure, another object or line to another line.
They can be formed at the end or midway a length of rope.
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Plaits - Weaving several lines together to form a pattern and a cohesive structure.
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Miscellaneous & Decorative – Knots that have decorative, dress or multiple category
characteristics.
The rope knot section of this site is set out with these groups firmly in mind.
Good luck
Andy
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