Figure Eight Knot
BeginnerCamping & Utility
A simple stopper knot shaped like the number 8, tied to keep a rope's end from slipping back through a pulley, carabiner, or anchor point. Easy to tie, easy to check at a glance, and easy to untie again even after heavy loading — a foundation knot in climbing and rigging.
Profile
- Strength: 6/10
- Ease: 9/10
- Speed: 9/10
- Reliability: 6/10
- Versatility: 7/10
- Compactness: 7/10
How to Tie It
- Form a loop in the rope, then pass the tag end behind the standing line and back through the loop, tracing the shape of the number 8.
- Pull both ends to dress the knot down snug, leaving enough tail to check it stays secure under load.
Best For
- Rope
Tips
- Its distinctive figure-8 shape makes it easy to visually confirm the knot is tied correctly at a glance, even from a distance.
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