The Pipa Knot is a unique Chinese Macrame knot that is based on the Figure 8 shape. This historical knot has been around for a long time. It's been seen frequently on ancient Oriental clothing as a ...

There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber, explains the ...