Heaving line knot

"Heaving knot" redirects here. Not to be confused with Heaving line bend.
Heaving line knot
CategoryStopper
ReleasingNon-jamming
Typical useTo serve as a weight, making a rope easier to throw
ABoK#538[1]
Stopper knot[2]
NamesStopper knot[2], Franciscan knot,[3] monk's knot,[3] Heaving line knot[3]
CategoryStopper
RelatedStevedore knot, Double overhand knot
ReleasingNon-jamming
Typical useTo serve as a weight, making a rope easier to throw
ABoK#2004

A heaving line knot[1] is a family of knots which are used for adding weight to the end of a rope, to make the rope easier to throw. In nautical use, a heaving line knot is often tied to the end of a messenger line, which is then used for pulling a larger rope, such as a hawser. There are several distinct knots which all share the common name, heaving line knot.[1] The monkey fist is a well-known heaving line knot.

  1. ^ a b c Budsworth, Clifford W. Ashley, with amendments by Geoffrey (1993). The Ashley book of knots. New York: Doubleday. p. 88. ISBN 9780385425544.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Des Pawson. Handbook of Knots, 2004 — ISBN 1-4053-0467-7
  3. ^ a b c Owen Peter (1993) knots. p14. ISBN 9781561382255"