Non-tightening bayonets: anchor knot

An anchor knot, also called a fishing bayonet, is classified as not stretching. He is one of the most reliable in his group.

Date of occurrence

Opinions on this score diverge. Some sources believe that the fishing bayonet was invented only in the last century, somewhere on European ships. However, there is also other information, according to which this node counts the fifth millennium. Based on this theory, it can be assumed that earlier the bayonet was used for other purposes. Probably, it was borrowed by someone from the owners of the courts, and then it got a lot of publicity.

Application area

As the name suggests, the anchorage is used in the shipping industry. It is believed that no more reliable bayonet was invented for cables that are subjected to increased tension. Before the advent of steamers and other modern vessels equipped with this knot, anchoring the anchor to the rope was carried out. Of course, now it does not enjoy such popularity because of the appearance of other technologies, but it can be useful in other household purposes.

Fisherman's bayonet is similar to another simple node used in maritime affairs. It is distinguished by the technique of knitting: when the desired object is renewed with a rope, the latter is passed under the first layer of the rope, i.e., by the slug. When used in navigation, the free end of the rope is fixed to the stationary one. So, the anchor knot is able to withstand any cravings. The main thing is to choose a cable. Because it can break, regardless of the technique of attaching it to the object. The bayonet is often used in other areas where ropes are used to pick up or hold a large object. For example, in private construction.

Anchor knot: how to knit?

In order to avoid misunderstanding among readers, a step-by-step instruction will be presented without the use of marine terminology:

1. Around the object, wrap the cable twice. The second one is to be done without delay, otherwise the rope will not pass under it.
2. The running end of the rope should be lowered over the fixed one, held under a freely lying loop, and slightly tightened.
3. Wrap the remaining piece around the main part of the cable. Push it into the resulting loop.
4. Secure the free end with a fixed one using a screed or wire for extra security.

As previously stated, the anchorage node is very similar to the other, whose name is a simple bayonet with a slug. People who are not connected with the shipping area are usually confused. And this is not surprising. However, it is worth remembering: when doing serious work this site is much better.

Additional half-bayonet (the actions described in points 2 and 3) make it safer. And if the knot with which the anchor was confused was in fact used to fasten any parts of the ship, he would quickly receive new modifications. Otherwise, he could not be trusted with strong traction cables.

Sea Sites

This category includes bayonets - tightening knots, which serve to fix the cable to the object. They provide convenience and reliability of use. Marine knots, in contrast to fishing, leave the possibility of repeated use of the rope without damaging it. They allow you to use a minimum of effort to release the load.

The anchor knot, the photo of which is presented above, refers to this category. Now it is used in mountaineering. He is popular among the owners of some yacht models. Initially, bayonets were used for mooring ships to berthing bulls, but over time they were adapted to other needs. However, it is worth mentioning that the nodes of this family require a fight. Otherwise, they will not be able to perform their functions because of the danger of spontaneous unraveling.