The Marlin Spike Hitch (See The Description Box)

The Marlin Spike Hitch can also be used to make several knots such as a Left Handed Bowline or a Classic Bowline, A Slip Knot, Jam Knot, A Stopper Knot and a whole lot more. The bowline featured in the video is a left handed bowline sometimes referred to as a cowboy bowline (the tail is on the outside)

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[andrewplaysoutside]

I always come back to these ones for reminders on the basics. Thx as always, Cpl. Kelly.

[mozobrain]

After 58 years of tying a bowline, i find it is a jam knot with a loop. You have a unique and outstanding style. Keep posting, keep learning.

[runner]

I never would've thought to do that with wooden pallets. Great video as always. Final thoughts on decisions, magnificent.

[nathanclark]

genius!!! these of the marline spike hitch to create a ladder off a lark's head blew my mind.

[johnstewart]

You do a great job! People may ask why so many knots to learn? Well, there are three main types
of useful knots: 1. A hitch, which secures a line to an object such as a post. Example, a double half
hitch. 2. A bend, which joins two lines. Example, a sheet bend. 3. A loop, which forms a loop in the
end of a line. Example, a bowline. There may be another type, such as the great Prussic knot which
joins two lines and allows one of the lines to slip to a controllable point on the other line.

Finally, there are three qualities for the best knot for a given situation : 1. Is it easy to tie?
2. Does it serve the purpose? 3. Is it EASY TO UNTIE?

[Charlielizard]

Always great to see knots put into use with real life situations. Am new subscriber and appreciate your dedication to ensuring the education of others in real time. 👍

[tasror]

Without doubt, one of the most comprehensive support channels on yt. Bushcraft, camping, hunting, the list goes on. Great method of instruction, no nonsense or condescension. I can describe what you do in 1 word.

Outstanding!

[brandencook]

Best way to tie a bowline knot. Great discrimination 👏👏👏

[texashillbilly]

One of the best knot videos that I have ever watched.  The way you present it makes it simple to understand and remember.  Thank you!

[artawhirler]

I have watched several videos on the marlinspike hitch but this is the first one where I actually understood how to do it myself! Thanks!

[gilbertorobles]

I keep watching these videos over and over like muscle memory practicing to perfection. Thanks!

[tstadelmayer]

Great hitch Corporal!!!! So versatile... really helped me with the bowline.

[bigmac]

You make excellent, excellent instructive videos my friend.

[Waveyak]

Awesome video. Very clear instructions. Great camera angles. Thank you

[celticphox]

Wanted to say, sir, that I had a chance to use your improvised Marlin Spike Hitch at work. I'm in trucking, and the strap that I was using didn't have the other clip end. So I created the hitch and a broken piece of pallet and it was nice and tight and the freight wasn't heading anywhere! Many thanks!

[luisvera]

I love the way you explain all step by step it is easy to understand. I'an a survival instructor an in my opinion you are good in what you teach.

[holepunched]

your channel has more useful and informational videos than any other channels on YouTube. keep up the good work.

[juancarloszamora]

"Just like that..." I love this guy .. I learn how to use a compass with his straight forward instructions... Just like that ...

[ScorpionRegent]

Good Video. The Marlin Spike Hitch is a real Swiss army knot. It can do even more. With one move the Marlin Spike Hitch can be manipulated to form the Artillery loop, a fixed loop that can be tied in bight, (the middle of the rope). Be aware that it's a directional loop that should be pulled one way, unlike the alpine butterfly which can go any direction. It's very handy for the Truckers Hitch.
On the jam knot and the stopper knot it's a good idea to tie it "slippery" with a bight not the end, so it's easy to undo later.