The Blimp Knot is a very secure and large knot, so it makes a great hand hold and it also adds some weight to the end of your line if you need to throw it. The Blimp Knot will never seize.
To Tie a Blimp Knot:
Start with an Overhand Knot. | ![]() |
Take your working end and pass it back through the top loop of your Overhand Knot. | ![]() |
Pass the working end back through the loop you just created. | ![]() |
Dress the knot and tug it from the standing end and the working end to make the knot secure. | ![]() |