What is the Marlinspike Hitch used for?

Creating a temporary handle to tighten lashings and turns with force; Pulling thin ropes that would hurt your hands without a lever; Attaching a marlinspike to work on rope and splices; Improvising a foothold or support on a rope with a stick; Serving as a base to start other knots or tension lines.

How do you tie the Marlinspike Hitch?

The Marlinspike Hitch is a simple, temporary hitch that attaches a stick, spike, or piece of wood to a rope, creating a firm handle for pulling by hand. It's quick to tie and untie, and disappears on its own once the stick is removed. Ideal for when you need leverage to tighten or pull a thin rope. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Marlinspike Hitch hard to tie?

The Marlinspike Hitch is rated easy, in the Hitches category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Marlinspike Hitch?

It's temporary: it only holds while the stick is inserted and under load in the right direction; Don't use it as a permanent lashing or to reliably hold weight on its own; Make sure the stick is strong enough for the force being applied.

Marlinspike Hitch

Q: What other names does the Marlinspike Hitch have?

It is also known as Marlinspike Hitch, Marlingspike Hitch, Marlinespike Hitch, Vuelta de pasador, Nudo de pasador, Volta de alavanca, Nó do passador. (ABOK #2030)

Attaches a stick or spike to a rope, creating a temporary handle for pulling with force

Also called: Marlinspike Hitch, Marlingspike Hitch, Marlinespike Hitch, Vuelta de pasador, Nudo de pasador, Volta de alavanca, Nó do passador · ABOK #2030

What it is for

Creating a temporary handle to tighten lashings and turns with force
Pulling thin ropes that would hurt your hands without a lever
Attaching a marlinspike to work on rope and splices
Improvising a foothold or support on a rope with a stick
Serving as a base to start other knots or tension lines