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The '''Buntline hitch''' is a [[knot]] used for attaching a [[rope]] to an object.  A secure and easily tied knot, it will jam when subjected to extreme loads.  Given this propensity for jamming it is often made in a slipped form which is much easier to release by hand, albeit bulkier and less [[Shipshape and Bristol fashion|shipshape]].  The Buntline hitch is formed by making a [[clove hitch]] around the standing part such that the second [[half-hitch]] is made on the side towards the object.
The '''Buntline hitch''' is a [[knot]] used for attaching a [[rope]] to an object.  A secure and easily tied knot, it will jam when subjected to extreme loads.  Given this propensity for jamming it is often made in a slipped form which is much easier to release by hand, albeit bulkier and less shipshape.  The Buntline hitch is formed by making a [[clove hitch]] around the standing part such that the second [[half-hitch]] is made on the side towards the object.


== History ==
== History ==
[[Image:Buntline-hitch-ABOK-1711.jpg|thumb|Untightened Buntline hitch]]
[[Image:Buntline-hitch-ABOK-1711.jpg|thumb|Untightened Buntline hitch]]
Simple and effective, this hitch is likely very old.<ref name="histsci">J.C. Turner and P. van de Griend (ed.), ''The History and Science of Knots'' (Singapore: World Scientific, 1996), 28.</ref><ref name="tossguide">Brion Toss, ''Chapman's Nautical Guides: Knots'' (New York: Hearst Marine Books, 1990), 39.</ref>  It dates back at least to the [[age of sail]] when it was the knot used on [[Square rig|square-rigged]] ships to secure the [[Clewlines and buntlines|buntlines]] to the [[Parts_of_a_sail|foot]] of the [[sails]].<ref name="ashley225">Clifford W. Ashley, ''[[The Ashley Book of Knots]]'' (New York: Doubleday, 1944), 310.</ref>  That the Buntline hitch was the preferred knot speaks to its security and reliability.<ref name="tossguide"/><ref name="budcomp">Geoffrey Budworth, ''The Complete Book of Knots'' (London: Octopus, 1997), 51.</ref>  Once set, repeated jerking and slatting tend to tighten it further rather than loosening it.<ref name="pawpock">Des Pawson, ''Pocket Guide to Knots & Splices'' (Edison, NJ: Chartwell Books, Inc., 2002), 133.</ref>  Its compact size allowed the foot of the sail to be drawn up as closely as possible to the buntline [[Deadeye|deadeyes]] on top of the [[Yard (sailing)|yard]].
Simple and effective, this hitch is likely very old.<ref name="histsci">J.C. Turner and P. van de Griend (ed.), ''The History and Science of Knots'' (Singapore: World Scientific, 1996), 28.</ref><ref name="tossguide">Brion Toss, ''Chapman's Nautical Guides: Knots'' (New York: Hearst Marine Books, 1990), 39.</ref>  It dates back at least to the [[age of sail]] when it was the knot used on [[Square rig|square-rigged]] ships to secure the [[Clewlines and buntlines|buntlines]] to the [[Parts of a sail|foot]] of the [[sails]].<ref name="ashley225">Clifford W. Ashley, ''[[The Ashley Book of Knots]]'' (New York: Doubleday, 1944), 310.</ref>  That the Buntline hitch was the preferred knot speaks to its security and reliability.<ref name="tossguide"/><ref name="budcomp">Geoffrey Budworth, ''The Complete Book of Knots'' (London: Octopus, 1997), 51.</ref>  Once set, repeated jerking and slatting tend to tighten it further rather than loosening it.<ref name="pawpock">Des Pawson, ''Pocket Guide to Knots & Splices'' (Edison, NJ: Chartwell Books, Inc., 2002), 133.</ref>  Its compact size allowed the foot of the sail to be drawn up as closely as possible to the buntline [[Deadeye|deadeyes]] on top of the [[Yard (sailing)|yard]].


It has gained in popularity in recent years due to its performance in slippery modern synthetic lines.<ref name="tossguide"/><ref name="pawpock"/>
It has gained in popularity in recent years due to its performance in slippery modern synthetic lines.<ref name="tossguide"/><ref name="pawpock"/>
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The slipped form is more versatile and convenient when a secure temporary hitch is needed.  For example, the slipped Buntline hitch is an excellent choice to fasten a line to one side of a vehicle's luggage rack, with a [[trucker's hitch]] being used on the other side to tension the line over a load placed between them.
The slipped form is more versatile and convenient when a secure temporary hitch is needed.  For example, the slipped Buntline hitch is an excellent choice to fasten a line to one side of a vehicle's luggage rack, with a [[trucker's hitch]] being used on the other side to tension the line over a load placed between them.


The Buntline hitch is the same knot as the '''[[four-in-hand knot]]''' used for [[necktie|neckties]].<ref name="pawpock"/>  When it is made in flat material in the manner used to fasten a necktie, the working end is brought more parallel to the standing part during tightening than generally seen when made in cylindrical cordage for load-bearing purposes.
The Buntline hitch is the same knot as the '''[[four-in-hand knot]]''' used for [[necktie]]s.<ref name="pawpock"/>  When it is made in flat material in the manner used to fasten a necktie, the working end is brought more parallel to the standing part during tightening than generally seen when made in cylindrical cordage for load-bearing purposes.


== Tying ==
== Tying ==
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As noted in the sections above, the Buntline hitch is considered a very secure knot.  The turns of the clove hitch must progress ''towards'' the object, otherwise the much less secure [[two half-hitches]] will result.  Although not generally required, a [[round turn]] can first be made around the object causing the Buntline hitch to be even less prone to slipping.<ref name="ashley309">Ashley, 309.</ref>
As noted in the sections above, the Buntline hitch is considered a very secure knot.  The turns of the clove hitch must progress ''towards'' the object, otherwise the much less secure [[two half-hitches]] will result.  Although not generally required, a [[round turn]] can first be made around the object causing the Buntline hitch to be even less prone to slipping.<ref name="ashley309">Ashley, 309.</ref>


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