Axle Hitch Knot

The Axle Hitch Knot is used to secure a double wrap around an object or to attach to two separate pull points to a single line, as when used around an axle or tow hooks. The knot can be secured with a Bowline or comparable knot, in my case I will be using a Kalmyk Hitch Knot.

[@jcknives4162]

I’ve been a rock climber for several decades. Love knots.
One point to think about is the angle between your left and right vehicle anchor points.
The more obtuse (greater than 90 degrees) the angle is the greater the strain on your rope. In other words the rope becomes weaker (the load it will hold) because of the obtuse angle. We always worked hard to keep our angles acute thus we kept more of the strength in our rope.
Always great to see ideas like this. It’s a first for me.

[@txtoolcrib]

You make an excellent point.

[@neilwhite8131]

Love your vids @@txtoolcrib ,I am sure you know this already, but this a great video explaining the angles.

[@S1CKTR1CKY]

Absolutely love these knot videos! Thank you

[@txtoolcrib]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch them, hope they are helpful.

[@edgaraquino2324]

Hello, Ben - nice! You are right, when it's actually done on a vehicle, it's easier to see...thanks!

[@Peter_Schneider]

The angle between the two ropes should be around max. 60° in order to decrease (~halve) the forces drawing on the anchor points.

[@michaelmoser2200]

Well done video, for a Short duration Tow I think this one has the advantage over the Portagee Bowline Knot because of the slip knot, but for a longer duration Tow Portuguese Bowline is more safe and dependable imo .

[@cipher2]

1:43 , aye the infamous TX Tool Crib Leatherman Surge lower left, :) One of those needs to come out of their "garage" with a Tom Sachs approach.

[@raymondsanchez808]

what kind of rope is that? would that rope handle a minor tow for a truck like that? Thank you :)

[@txtoolcrib]

1/2” Double Braided Nylon, breaking strength of 9,500 lbs.

[@raymondsanchez808]

@@txtoolcrib thank you so much 👍

[@michaelmoser2200]

@@txtoolcrib what is the SWL? I believe about 4500

[@michaelmoser2200]

If ya want a good knife for working "Line" (Rope to Civilians) need one with a Marlin Spike consider the Myerchin Captain folder builtin Shackel wrench and Marlin Spike ,

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. I have been looking at several different models and couldn’t decide which one to purchase.

[@michaelmoser2200]

@@txtoolcrib The Titanium one is a frame Lock on both Blade and Marlin Spike not as stylish as the others but for Locking strength ...

[@glennreynolds962]

Need to extend the knot further from the truck. The angle between legs should not exceed 90 degrees