What is the Miller's Knot used for?

Closing sacks of grain, flour, feed, and cereals; Tying bags of coffee, sugar, and bulk goods; Securing burlap or canvas sacks in storage; Closing trash bags and sacking of any kind with a secure cinch; Tying up bundles and parcels wrapped in cloth.

How do you tie the Miller's Knot?

The Miller's Knot (ABOK #1241) is a binding knot that closes and cinches the neck of sacks and bags. It holds firm under tension and, when tied properly, still comes apart easily to reopen the sack. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Miller's Knot hard to tie?

The Miller's Knot is rated easy, in the Lashings category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Miller's Knot?

Not a load-bearing or safety knot for hoisting people; On very slick or synthetic rope it can slip; add an extra turn if needed.

Miller's Knot

Q: What other names does the Miller's Knot have?

It is also known as Miller's Knot, Sack Knot, Bag Knot, Nudo del molinero, Nudo de saco, Nudo de costal, Nó de saco, Nó de fechar saco. (ABOK #1241)

Closes the neck of sacks and bags by cinching it tight

Also called: Miller's Knot, Sack Knot, Bag Knot, Nudo del molinero, Nudo de saco, Nudo de costal, Nó de saco, Nó de fechar saco · ABOK #1241

What it is for

Closing sacks of grain, flour, feed, and cereals
Tying bags of coffee, sugar, and bulk goods
Securing burlap or canvas sacks in storage
Closing trash bags and sacking of any kind with a secure cinch
Tying up bundles and parcels wrapped in cloth