The Kalmyk Loop is a fixed loop knot named after the Kalmyks, a Russian nomad ethnicity. It forms a very secure fixed loop, is quick to tie, and is quick to untie.
This is by far the best video on this knot. It took me a while to memorize the process, as presented here, but now it is my preferred fixed loop knot for the reasons stated in the video. It’s very stable, it’s a quick release, and now I can tie it very quickly, even with low or no light conditions.
Thanks for this! I’ve been looking for a knot like this to add to my knowledge! I’m a stagehand and usually tie a trucker’s hitch, but I really like the quick release here
Great to see this knot demonstrated. I was shown it many years ago, tied in a different manner (a little faster method) but the same knot, for securing a tender to a post. Thanks
Very true. Easy to tie, hard to tighten up - must be tightened on one side of the loop, then tested from the other side of the loop. There are multiple better fixed-loop quick-release knots that are slightly harder to tie, but much more reliable.
@@Roonza I do like the imitation slippery bowline. But 99% of the time, I don't really need a fixed loop, a slipknot will do. So I'm a big fan of the halter hitch.
One of the very best knots. Right up there with the bowline as far as I’m concerned. However the biggest weakness of it is also it’s biggest advantage, it can be undone very quickly with that tag end.
@@fluffylittlebear never have I had a slipped hitch or a quick release snag on anything, because simply put....it you use the correct knot for any job taking surroundings into consideration that will never happen. And unless you are abseiling I fail to see why or how you could pull on the release end.
Ok I figured out why it wasn’t coming out right for me. At minute 1:06 the wider you make the part that is wrapped around your hand ,the more likely it will come out wrong. Keep that loop tight and you will have more success idk if that makes sense. I kept having to dress it up because of it. Now when I pull the standing end it always comes out perfect
I like this knot and invented my own way of tying. After messing with knots for the past few days, I think sheet bend is a very very underutilized knot. Sure it's not as sexy sounding or exotic, but sheet bend with a slipped knot is simple without the risk of mistake when dressing the knot. Basically, I won't be teaching my daughters this knot because they're not a fanatic like me
We called that the 3 to 1 knot.....3 strands on top of left hand and 1 below and byte goes through hole(under 3 and over 1) ...... we start out by making overhand loop with running side, stick tag end through loop(now there is 2 laying on top of left hand), now pick up bottom of loop with right hand to place it on top of left hand(now there is 3 strands on top of left hand and 1 hanging down underneath) , now take tag end byte under and through hole between 3 and 1 and pull tight......yup..... that's how we tied this around posts without handling the running end which might be a 50-75 pound spool of line or rope
What's your opinion on this knot? I feel it doesn't get the spotlight it deserves. While out camping I always use this for the ridgeline for my tarp and so on... on the sailboat I also use this alot. But why doesn't people recommend this knot more? It's always the bowline. So people like the bowline more. Why is that?
People tend to tie it incorrectly. For that reason I believe people tend to stay away from this knot. I think this is a great knot, I use it quite often.
I swear I could not understand how to tie this, maybe because I'm not too familiar with the terminology (working vs standing end??), or maybe because I could not see the rope's end.
@@txtoolcrib The original ones feature quite an assortment of multipurpose tools built around extraction…it makes me wonder how they could reinvent it. 01 420HC Stainless Steel Folding Shears 02 Strap Cutter 03 Ring Cutter 04 Ruler (5 cm) 05 Oxygen Tank Wrench 06 Carbide Glass Breaker Where could they go from there? The name Response leads me think a more “tactical” approach, rather than emergency service. Maybe an onboard designated serrated blade, slightly modified shears, different size? Would be very interesting to see how they try and reinvent the wheel…been a bit underwhelmed with lm recently…
You are doing this back to front, it's faster and easier to check if it's done the otherway round. I use it all the time dragging loads off a lorry.ruclips.net/video/fRo1dcz3gBU/видео.html
I realize that your method is the way most people were taught this knot, but it is unnatural to me to raise up and then have to feed the bight through with my other hand. My way, once you complete the wrap, can be finished with one hand. Either way is fine, as they produce the same knot, albeit mirrored from one another.
I watched your video, David, and that looks very similar to the Siberian HItch (aka Evenk Hitch) that I've seen in other videos. Are they basically the same? (I don't have any rope with me at the moment to try either one, but I'll take a stab at them this weekend.)
Калмыцкий узел под этим наименованием во всём Мире известен благодаря так называемой Библии узловязов Ashley book of knots (более 3000 узлов и переплетений!). Он является "родным" для многих коренных народов Средней Азии занимающихся коневодством. Не помню точно у какого народа, но ещё распостранено его название "курмэк".
@@user-vq5si2ef9y, и почему Вы так думаете, что именно в 19 веке каждый народ (кроме самих калмыков) дал ему свое имя? Разве, в таком случае, не проще было вместе с узлом принять и его изначальное название? К примеру, поляки велосипед называют "ровер", хотя это всего-лишь название английской фирмы Rover, в те далёкие времена поставлявшей велосипеды в Польшу. А вот по-литовски он dviratis , что в переводе "двуколёсый".
Not a good knot dont like the fact you rap around your hand not a good idea hand could get caught plus you cant pull tight with that knot so what ever you securing stays loose
@@robertcalzadillas8224were you also "thought" to just never again learn anything, or ever use critical thinking skills and go out of your way to avoid understanding first principles?
there is no tension on the knot when you wrap around your hand.... the rule of not wrapping rope around you hand I would think would be in a lead rope type situation where a large animal is at the other end... would not be applicable in this situation
As a former square knot tying champion and Boy Scout, I appreciate these knot tying videos
Thank you sir.
This is by far the best video on this knot. It took me a while to memorize the process, as presented here, but now it is my preferred fixed loop knot for the reasons stated in the video. It’s very stable, it’s a quick release, and now I can tie it very quickly, even with low or no light conditions.
Thanks for this! I’ve been looking for a knot like this to add to my knowledge! I’m a stagehand and usually tie a trucker’s hitch, but I really like the quick release here
Absolutely! Hope you can use this one.
Great to see this knot demonstrated. I was shown it many years ago, tied in a different manner (a little faster method) but the same knot, for securing a tender to a post.
Thanks
Very nice! The best of both worlds - a sturdy knot and it's easy to undo...thanks!
I love the Kalmyk loop, use it all the time, very useful, strong, quick and easy to tie and release
Keep in mind that this knot is very easy to mess up, it will appear secure but it will actually be able to slip loose.
Very true. Easy to tie, hard to tighten up - must be tightened on one side of the loop, then tested from the other side of the loop. There are multiple better fixed-loop quick-release knots that are slightly harder to tie, but much more reliable.
@@stephanddd Agreed easy to mess up, what are your recommendations for fixed loop quick release knots?
@@Roonza I do like the imitation slippery bowline. But 99% of the time, I don't really need a fixed loop, a slipknot will do. So I'm a big fan of the halter hitch.
I really like this knot Ben it looks very useful 👌
Thank you so much Ben.
Great Video. Great Knot. Great method of tying it. Using it along with a trucker’s hitch to secure cargo for my shop move. Thanks and Happy New Year.
Great knot, hope to go out and try this on a tree!
One of the very best knots. Right up there with the bowline as far as I’m concerned. However the biggest weakness of it is also it’s biggest advantage, it can be undone very quickly with that tag end.
Curious....how is quick release a disadvantage...a slipped sheetbend is stronger than a single
@@zchuss1 Because the slip could easily get snagged on something and cause the knot to untie. Or you could accidentally pull on it.
@@fluffylittlebear never have I had a slipped hitch or a quick release snag on anything, because simply put....it you use the correct knot for any job taking surroundings into consideration that will never happen.
And unless you are abseiling I fail to see why or how you could pull on the release end.
@@zchuss1 Yeah I feel the same way, but the experts always make a big deal about that, so I figure they must know something I don't.
Tie release end through it's loop with one or more half hitches to secure and hide it .
Thanks Ben 👍
Very good job
Thanks for the helpful video, I'll go practice knitting knots. Welcome:)
Ok I figured out why it wasn’t coming out right for me. At minute 1:06 the wider you make the part that is wrapped around your hand ,the more likely it will come out wrong. Keep that loop tight and you will have more success idk if that makes sense. I kept having to dress it up because of it. Now when I pull the standing end it always comes out perfect
I like this knot and invented my own way of tying.
After messing with knots for the past few days, I think sheet bend is a very very underutilized knot. Sure it's not as sexy sounding or exotic, but sheet bend with a slipped knot is simple without the risk of mistake when dressing the knot.
Basically, I won't be teaching my daughters this knot because they're not a fanatic like me
We called that the 3 to 1 knot.....3 strands on top of left hand and 1 below and byte goes through hole(under 3 and over 1) ...... we start out by making overhand loop with running side, stick tag end through loop(now there is 2 laying on top of left hand), now pick up bottom of loop with right hand to place it on top of left hand(now there is 3 strands on top of left hand and 1 hanging down underneath) , now take tag end byte under and through hole between 3 and 1 and pull tight......yup..... that's how we tied this around posts without handling the running end which might be a 50-75 pound spool of line or rope
Thanks
Nice! Doesn't get much easier than that.....after some practice.😉
Would this knot be more secure than the bowline and or stronger?
wow thats way easier to tie then the current method I use
God. Bless
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What's your opinion on this knot? I feel it doesn't get the spotlight it deserves. While out camping I always use this for the ridgeline for my tarp and so on... on the sailboat I also use this alot. But why doesn't people recommend this knot more? It's always the bowline. So people like the bowline more. Why is that?
People tend to tie it incorrectly. For that reason I believe people tend to stay away from this knot. I think this is a great knot, I use it quite often.
I'm about 100km of Kalmykia! :-)))
Appreciate the video but remember there is always a quicker way. This method is number 2 for ease.
Is it slip knot?
It’s a quick release, yes.
I swear I could not understand how to tie this, maybe because I'm not too familiar with the terminology (working vs standing end??), or maybe because I could not see the rope's end.
Check out my short on the Kalmyk Loop.
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I can’t even tie shoelaces...
Позор! Пора научится.
Hey mate unrelated to this vid-have you seen LM just released news on the new Raptor Rescue shears? Dunno if you’ve got any info not released yet :)
I’ve heard the name Raptor Response and Raptor Rescue. Honestly I don’t know what the difference is yet.
Hello Ben - the new release will be unveiled on Sept. 14...no indication yet of the new tool's name...
Do you know what the difference will be from the standard Raptor shears?
No particulars given, I just found out that it's called the Raptor Response...the Raptor Rescue is the one they are currently selling...
@@txtoolcrib The original ones feature quite an assortment of multipurpose tools built around extraction…it makes me wonder how they could reinvent it.
01
420HC Stainless Steel Folding Shears
02
Strap Cutter
03
Ring Cutter
04
Ruler (5 cm)
05
Oxygen Tank Wrench
06
Carbide Glass Breaker
Where could they go from there? The name Response leads me think a more “tactical” approach, rather than emergency service.
Maybe an onboard designated serrated blade, slightly modified shears, different size? Would be very interesting to see how they try and reinvent the wheel…been a bit underwhelmed with lm recently…
You are doing this back to front, it's faster and easier to check if it's done the otherway round.
I use it all the time dragging loads off a lorry.ruclips.net/video/fRo1dcz3gBU/видео.html
I realize that your method is the way most people were taught this knot, but it is unnatural to me to raise up and then have to feed the bight through with my other hand. My way, once you complete the wrap, can be finished with one hand. Either way is fine, as they produce the same knot, albeit mirrored from one another.
@@txtoolcrib well what works works.....no foul on that one lol
I watched your video, David, and that looks very similar to the Siberian HItch (aka Evenk Hitch) that I've seen in other videos. Are they basically the same? (I don't have any rope with me at the moment to try either one, but I'll take a stab at them this weekend.)
@@mydoggylives if you read the notes on the video you will see i said it was lol
Unclear. It is a hard knot to demonstrate, I have watched four times and cannot get it right
Try this: ruclips.net/video/UtM_Q5T6-5w/видео.html
Kinda looks like this knot used in very cold weather.
ruclips.net/video/Ug9-l8JW5J8/видео.html
Калмыки - это монгольский народ. Это древне-монгольский узел. У другого монгольского народа бурят-монголов он известен как _узел тонто._
Это очень интересно, я ценю, что вы поделились своим мнением.
Это не древне монгольский узел, это калмыкский узел, и его знают как калмыкский во всём мире.
Калмыцкий узел под этим наименованием во всём Мире известен благодаря так называемой Библии узловязов Ashley book of knots (более 3000 узлов и переплетений!). Он является "родным" для многих коренных народов Средней Азии занимающихся коневодством. Не помню точно у какого народа, но ещё распостранено его название "курмэк".
@@aivarassaulys5039 Этот узел попал в Библии узлов из Средней Азии, как калмыкский, а потом в 19 веке каждый народ дал ему своё имя.
@@user-vq5si2ef9y, и почему Вы так думаете, что именно в 19 веке каждый народ (кроме самих калмыков) дал ему свое имя? Разве, в таком случае, не проще было вместе с узлом принять и его изначальное название? К примеру, поляки велосипед называют "ровер", хотя это всего-лишь название английской фирмы Rover, в те далёкие времена поставлявшей велосипеды в Польшу. А вот по-литовски он dviratis , что в переводе "двуколёсый".
Possibly the worst knot of all time. Confusing. Nearly every video has a different method of tying...
Try this: ruclips.net/video/UtM_Q5T6-5w/видео.html
Skip all these quick-tying methods and just memorize how to tie it normally. That's what I do with every knot.
Not a good knot dont like the fact you rap around your hand not a good idea hand could get caught plus you cant pull tight with that knot so what ever you securing stays loose
Get caught on what exactly? And why wouldn’t you be able to pull the knot tight?
@@txtoolcrib I grew up on a ranch a d I was thought you never rap a rope around your hand arm or neck leg
@@robertcalzadillas8224were you also "thought" to just never again learn anything, or ever use critical thinking skills and go out of your way to avoid understanding first principles?
@@williamwimmer5473 I gues you either lol
there is no tension on the knot when you wrap around your hand.... the rule of not wrapping rope around you hand I would think would be in a lead rope type situation where a large animal is at the other end... would not be applicable in this situation