| Falconer's knot | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Halter hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | Falconry |
The falconer's knot is a knot used in falconry to tether a bird of prey to a perch. Some sources show this knot to be identical to the halter hitch,[1] but with a specific method of single-handed tying needed when the other hand is occupied holding the bird.
- ^ Parry-Jones, Jemima (1994). Training Birds of Prey. David & Charles. p. 73. ISBN 0-7153-1238-3.