For those new to the world of knots, a monkey’s fist or paw is a specific type of knot.
Resembling the paw or fist of a monkey, this knot is often used as a weight at the end of a rope or heaving line. It is generally tied around a stone to use as a weight to aid in throwing the rope from one location to the next, but it can also be made without a separate weight simply by the method of tying the knot.
On a ship, it can be used to pull a cable to shore. It can also be utilized as an anchor while rock climbing, and even as a self-defense weapon!
You can make your own giant monkey fist – we will call it a gorilla – follow these simple steps! Check out the video on the next page!
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Alexander Humer
Tim Holt
TimandRenee Holt
Tyler Johnson Eric Carlisle
Tyler Johnson
Chris Keeling
I saw a girl in Thailand that liked to be monkey fisted.
Back in the day we just stuck a cue ball in a tube sock.
Lance Fischer
put a 1 1/2″ SS ball in it and hit a liberal up side the head with it..
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How many time you all going to post this???
Brian Brady
Andrew Miller
learned how to do it and tied it all by hand, no blocks or pencils
Great