Turks Head Flashlight

by nitz97 in Outside > Knots

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Turks Head Flashlight

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This is a great knot to cover any sort of handle.

Videos Make Easy Learnings

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I learned how to tie this knot with a great video on YouTube. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=23QHRwe6Lxs Sry fellas. To lazy for the play by play

Tools

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Hollow/Swedish fid Knife Marlinespike

Lanyard

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I added a simple Chinese button knot for a lanyard which can be found in the ABOK as #787 and just attached it with a key ring for this one. Using the line from the Turks head works fairly well also.

Finishing Touch

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I like finishing up the knot with a little imperfection. Tells you where the knot starts and ends at the same time. I just gave the last bight four plies then tucked each of the working ends under the next TWO bights