What is the Figure 8 Knot used for?

Stopping the working end of a rope so it can't run back through a block or eyelet; Starting point for the figure 8 follow-through, widely used in climbing to tie in to the rope; Marking the end of a line on sails and nautical rigging; Joining two lines with a figure 8 bend (tied version); Keeping the end of a rappel rope from escaping the brake device.

How do you tie the Figure 8 Knot?

The Figure 8 Knot is the stopper knot par excellence: tied in the working end of a rope, it keeps the end from slipping through an eyelet, block, or ring. Its unmistakable shape makes it easy to check and easy to untie, even after taking a load. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Figure 8 Knot hard to tie?

The Figure 8 Knot is rated easy, in the Basic Knots category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Figure 8 Knot?

As a simple stopper it can slip through very large eyelets; check the diameter; For climbing always use the follow-through (double) version, never the single figure 8.

Figure 8 Knot

Q: What other names does the Figure 8 Knot have?

It is also known as Figure 8 Knot, Figure-Eight Knot, Figure of Eight Knot, Savoy Knot, Flemish Knot, Nudo en Ocho, Nudo ocho, Ocho. (ABOK #520)

A stopper knot on the working end that keeps the rope from running back through eyelets, blocks, or rings

Also called: Figure 8 Knot, Figure-Eight Knot, Figure of Eight Knot, Savoy Knot, Flemish Knot, Nudo en Ocho, Nudo ocho, Ocho · ABOK #520

What it is for

Stopping the working end of a rope so it can't run back through a block or eyelet
Starting point for the figure 8 follow-through, widely used in climbing to tie in to the rope
Marking the end of a line on sails and nautical rigging
Joining two lines with a figure 8 bend (tied version)
Keeping the end of a rappel rope from escaping the brake device