How To Tie A Highwayman's Hitch Knot

Knot tying video tutorial. Learn how to make a highwaywmans hitch knot. Easy step by step instructions in this simple guide.

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This knot is also known as the bank robbers knot or the getaway knot or simply a quick release knot.

Uses: Amaze young kids with the knots ability to explode into nothing. It has limited use as a functional knot due to its tendency to capsize under load.

Advantages: Easy to tie.

Disadvantages: The knot can capsize making the quick release inoperable.

Related Knots: Mooring hitch, tumble hitch

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