A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...

Knots: they attach us to ropes, connect slings to trees, substitute for dropped gear, secure tents, create belay anchors. Like the Force, knots surround us, protect us, and bind our galaxy together.

Learning how to tie your shoelaces all those years ago sure has come in handy, and there are even more knots that can make ...

There’s not much on the internet regarding the history of the Palomar knot beyond it being created by Chet Palomar, a Scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts of America. No matter the full story, every angler ...

Tired of your boring old half-Windsor? It turns out there are enough necktie knot options to last more than a lifetime. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes to get you as enthralled ...