Detailed Tutorial On How To Tie A Monkey's Fist Knot

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  • Learn How to tie the Monkeys fist or monkey paw knot in this step by step tutorial. Can be a useful knot for making dog/cat toys. Can be use as a heaving line knot, for self defense or as giant stopper knot.
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  • @derp4coffee
    @derp4coffee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    I somehow managed to mess everything up and now my monkey fist actually looks like it was made by a monkey

    • @DHGWHISKEY117
      @DHGWHISKEY117 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How hilariously ironic

    • @jasonzheng1493
      @jasonzheng1493 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thats crazy

    • @hatefunwrx
      @hatefunwrx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mine too

    • @SnotRocket6515
      @SnotRocket6515 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Im cackling lmfao

    • @Gravy_Master
      @Gravy_Master 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jasonzheng1493Is it really, Jason?

  • @kelleyhawk6595
    @kelleyhawk6595 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    BEST tutorial ever!!! The tightening part has always been where I met my downfall and u show the absolute best instruction for success!!! Thank u!!! ☺️🇺🇸

    • @unicacorreia9416
      @unicacorreia9416 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What length of rope did u use

  • @harry6812
    @harry6812 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I finally, FINALLY managed to make my first successful monkey fist note thanks to this tutorial!

  • @dresdyn100
    @dresdyn100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice, I'm an ex Aussie navy Sig, we used to make these for our flag signals halyards but we'd weigh them down with some old nuts in the middle. Your demonstration is much simpler than I remember the buffer on a ship I was on doing for us. In the intervening years I'd forgotten how to do it, so thanks, my dogs will love you 😀

  • @codycampbell3562
    @codycampbell3562 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best Monkey Fist tutorial out there.

  • @BushCampingTools
    @BushCampingTools 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Great tutorial! Just made one with a spare bit of climbing cord.

  • @lmac36
    @lmac36 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for such a great detailed video. The fact that you didn’t go at break neck speed gives me hope that it will work when I try it!

  • @MegaCocoa23
    @MegaCocoa23 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    One of the clearest, most detailed explanations I've seen for making a monkey's fist knot. Most of the others lose me when their hands get in the way of what I'm supposed to be seeing or they assume I should know something I don't know. This one has none of that. I make small versions of these for Christmas tree ornaments.

  • @frankroberts9515
    @frankroberts9515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The best Monkey’s fist I’ve ever seen. I really enjoy you’re tutorials .... more than any others actually. Thank you for your instruction.

  • @sina8441
    @sina8441 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent tutorial!
    Never tried complicated knots, and I succeeded first time 'round.
    My puppy and I say thank you ^^

  • @richardwelkiv8325
    @richardwelkiv8325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You have some TREMENDOUS PATIENCE my friend !!!

  • @delrvrpilot4299
    @delrvrpilot4299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I made these while I was at a maritime academy. Wife asked if I could make one to use a door stopper and I said, "not a problem". Just as soon as I check out a refresher video. LOL. Well done on the vid! And, thank you!

    • @LanceNYC
      @LanceNYC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Delrvpilot! How would you use this to make a door stopper? Is it something you'd just drop on the floor? Or hang it from the doorknob? Something else??

  • @trinityriver2008
    @trinityriver2008 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Fabulous! I tied many of these back in my tugboating days because ship's crews often didn't return them when we were doing assists, or crewmembers left them on barges. I used my Ashley's for guidance but never felt that book, comprehensive as it is, was the best tutorial. Video helps a lot, but this fellow's low-key simplicity and hints are just perfect.

  • @WhyKnot
    @WhyKnot  9 ปีที่แล้ว

    For more decorative knots click here: th-cam.com/play/PLc7bqVSkVAp5l6g7RP72HQzaGVb507kWM.html

  • @Cheskaz
    @Cheskaz ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is such a clear and easy to follow tutorial! Genuinely phenomenal!
    I now have a monkey's paw and you have a new follower! Cheers!

  • @TheFritz423
    @TheFritz423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @SF-fb6lv
    @SF-fb6lv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    TIP: The tightening may take several iterations; especially if you want to keep everything nicely organized. Super good explanation, thanks, worked on first try.

  • @brianmontgomery5560
    @brianmontgomery5560 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videography and very detailed explanation on this knot. In the past when someone was trying to teach me this knot I’d get frustrated and just give up. I’m a lot older now and being in the scouts is all but a distant memory. I found your video and hoped for the best. Glad I did! That was definitely the best example of how to get this knot accomplished and added to the knot tying inventory. Thank you sir!

  • @jjjvclub
    @jjjvclub 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love all your videos. Like the knots shown and the instructions are awesome! Thanks!

  • @brunoterlingen2203
    @brunoterlingen2203 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, the first clear demo I have seen in making this knot.

  • @John_The_Eeveechu
    @John_The_Eeveechu ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Now do THE MONKEY

  • @kateiacy
    @kateiacy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you for the clear tutorial! I am making dog toys for our new dog, and she will love one with a monkey's fist on the end!

  • @meg4891
    @meg4891 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    THAT was absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much! You have taken what I have considered to be an intimidating process and made it easy enough for me to follow. Also, you pointed out areas where one might go wrong so we will avoid that. I am so impressed and thankful for this video!!

    • @anna___anna
      @anna___anna 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Meg Oceannaㅇㅇ

  • @KillbotDan
    @KillbotDan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learning to tie amonkey fist has been something I’ve been putting off for a while. This video help me tie my first one

  • @davidbubar9107
    @davidbubar9107 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for a well detailed and a pace that was perfect and in laymen's terms of you are just starting out and learning . I have been through at least 20 + videos nothing compares to the way you prepared ,demonstrated and paced every move while explaining in detail why. In my opinion the best tutorial video on the monkey fist knot anywhere with dozens of tries and alot of hours i kept getting lost ,thanks again God bless and looking forward to another spectacular tutorial down the road.

  • @jomaragosita6518
    @jomaragosita6518 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent demonstration god bless u more and thank u for sharing.

  • @AgentAllen2
    @AgentAllen2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial. Very easy to follow. Thanks.

  • @ersinmisto81
    @ersinmisto81 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg I made it thanks to this video! Now my dog is happy af

  • @updownstate
    @updownstate 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. This is the only instruction I've seen I know I can follow.

  • @darth342
    @darth342 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best guide I have ever seen

  • @alishalimbrick190
    @alishalimbrick190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic tutorial thanks. A friend made one for our new puppy but it’s huge!
    So I just used you vid to teach myself how to make a smaller one.

  • @krycha_bieniu3322
    @krycha_bieniu3322 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow the best tutorial on youtube thank you very much!!

  • @danielimpett1277
    @danielimpett1277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    6 years later and you're still helping people! I got it the second time trying but I suffered the frustration the first time of the loops getting mixed up and you're right when you say it's hard to get them back to normal again 😅😅 I just kept making it worse

  • @davidr7236
    @davidr7236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial, easy for the kids to follow, thanks 🙂 probably about the only thing that particular Bunnings rope is useful for too 🤣

  • @robinmoody8697
    @robinmoody8697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine being the sort of person who would "dislike" this video.

  • @flat5sharp11
    @flat5sharp11 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good, clear instructions!

  • @stefanhoffman7052
    @stefanhoffman7052 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My tip: Mark the start point in case you want to tighten it more later.

  • @shalom2954
    @shalom2954 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great tutorial i finally made this awesome knot

  • @brutalplanet1708
    @brutalplanet1708 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do they make a velcro version for beginners?

  • @tomato010010
    @tomato010010 ปีที่แล้ว

    I messed up. I didn't know what strand to tighten next, because i tugged it from the center and the next strand didn't move (so I wasn't able to locate it). I kept going forward and back, forward and back. So I had to file my nails later.
    Great tutorial BTW. Very detailed

  • @upanchor
    @upanchor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What is the ideal rope length to begin with so there isn't too much to effectively work with ?

    • @TheUndergroundRave
      @TheUndergroundRave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i would also like to know. trying to make a dog toy

    • @kevinbertschi5395
      @kevinbertschi5395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Width of a palm is roughly 3.5 inches. A full wrap around roughly 7. Times 3 wraps is 21. Times 3 sets of that is 63. Tack on a little for the first overhand and the tail, id say ~75-80 inches

  • @annettepayne822
    @annettepayne822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve been watching the wrong channel! Your way is heaps better and with a better accent. From Brisbane! 😄😄😄

  • @rp101aquatics6
    @rp101aquatics6 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These make brilliant zipper pulls if made using thin rope

  • @urbanwhitey
    @urbanwhitey 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    wish you included the loop at the other end! oh well, guess im due for another video search

    • @Wolf-lx9xo
      @Wolf-lx9xo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ever find that? Looking for it myself

    • @odastock3738
      @odastock3738 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Wolf-lx9xosame, I really wanna know what knot it is

  • @Fish-ub3wn
    @Fish-ub3wn ปีที่แล้ว

    i made keychains for graduates of my sailor's camp. they were delighted.

  • @lobstercatcher69
    @lobstercatcher69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great for adding weight or momentum to the end of a rope that has to be thrown a distance e.g boat docking

  • @lachlan.sumnerrr
    @lachlan.sumnerrr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so easy to follow thanks

  • @Fridaynightmixtape
    @Fridaynightmixtape 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @edtieho
    @edtieho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was AMAZING! Finally a monkey fist tutorial that has left me feeling confident and not confused. Thank you very much.

  • @jackrogersjr.4014
    @jackrogersjr.4014 ปีที่แล้ว

    That monkey fist noose is what I always have in my backpack as a weapon lol. But I made one as a rope toy for my dog too. And just made a pocket sized one for keys and stuff. I’m memorizing it now 😂 but I messed up on my last one so I’m still off by some. That’s why I came here.

  • @fouz99yay35
    @fouz99yay35 ปีที่แล้ว

    صلى الله عليه وسلم 🌴💚.

  • @updownstate
    @updownstate 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plus I like that the knot's filling is the same material, attached.

  • @winstonjones7519
    @winstonjones7519 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing! Thank you!

  • @Summerfairy81
    @Summerfairy81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tyvm

  • @justincassieneill3909
    @justincassieneill3909 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @HowtoKnot
    @HowtoKnot 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to get some more rope for this, would love to make a keychain with this. Thanks for posting!

  • @TinyCreatureHub
    @TinyCreatureHub 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank will try it

  • @LanceNYC
    @LanceNYC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bravo! It worked!

  • @mypantherispro968
    @mypantherispro968 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thx this really helped

  • @Pipsinstitches
    @Pipsinstitches 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I get lost on the tightening part, I just keep going round and round with the same piece and never get to the end bit. So frustrating! So then I have to try and undo the whole thing! About a hundred times 😝 Fellow Aussie here :)

    • @realpoopoo
      @realpoopoo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t recommend overworking yourself all at once so just take breaks

    • @egoo1
      @egoo1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel your pain. but I keep pulling the send knot back out.

  • @piotrkorta4812
    @piotrkorta4812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Narazie najlepszy przykład zrobienia bosmanki👍

  • @reklawxero6946
    @reklawxero6946 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, Thanks so much for this ! :)

  • @20thcenturydenzel_alt
    @20thcenturydenzel_alt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's next, the Monkey knot? The poop loop? The double diamond knot?

  • @jarredallen2016
    @jarredallen2016 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HOW DO YOU TIE THE HANDLE????? I can’t find it anywhere!😩

  • @2sambell
    @2sambell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your knot tying videos are GREAT!!!! They show in detail the flow of the cord. Thank you so much for your tutorials!!!

  • @timvandenbrink4461
    @timvandenbrink4461 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made one of these years ago when I was a deep sea diver. I had a chunk of lead the size of a golf ball in the center.

  • @angelus3532
    @angelus3532 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you make the knotted loop on this?

  • @d3faultkilljy309
    @d3faultkilljy309 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will this work for four wraps

  • @jimmiow
    @jimmiow 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve got heaps of heavy lifting loop slings if you can figure out how to tie a ball with one of those you are a god amongst men. Cheers

    • @AFFI909
      @AFFI909 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You could make one using steel bolts, duck tape them together in a ball form, keep ductaping around it verry tightly until you have a smooth ball, its important to ductape tightly. Use youre brains, and household items to make a nice solid ball with old bolts/screws inside

  • @AbsoluteMiniacGena
    @AbsoluteMiniacGena 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one with a golf ball in and my sons has a large marble sized ball bearing

  • @rcajun8902
    @rcajun8902 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome ! whats the size and length of line to start with for a rookie?

  • @christinasmith3427
    @christinasmith3427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would be nice to know how long it needs to be

  • @glennpinkerton9478
    @glennpinkerton9478 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @ WhyKnot is it possible to other types of rope instead of paracord?

  • @BornofFire117
    @BornofFire117 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Instructions unclear, ended up with monkey testicles.

  • @rachelroush5285
    @rachelroush5285 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first money fist. I ended up with four strands on two sides and three on the rest. Considering I was using a 'pillow tube' instead of rope I think I did alright 😅.

  • @dkerris
    @dkerris 6 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I tied this knot once in the drawstring of some blinds, and discovered something I feel I need to pass on.
    DO NOT tie this knot in something unless you intend to leave it. As hard as it is to tie, it is even harder to untie.
    I really sweated it until I had the damn thing undone! My mother would have killed me!
    You've been warned. ;-)

  • @mr1ddub
    @mr1ddub 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What about the other end like in the thumb nail, which is why I watched.

  • @olgasol6177
    @olgasol6177 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I make the handle like on the preview picture? What is it called?

  • @jumbyrocks
    @jumbyrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How did you tie the handle in the cover photo?

  • @dinosaur7278
    @dinosaur7278 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    what kind of rope is that?

  • @brendanmoore8159
    @brendanmoore8159 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I am doing this with a thin paracord, just to learn this stuff. The issue I m consistently having with the cordage that I am using is that it keeps getting twisted up on itself and forming loops inside the knots. Do you have any suggestions or tricks that will help avoid this in wrapped core ropes?

    • @WhyKnot
      @WhyKnot  8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Instead of putting the end of the rope through the knot and pulling until it is tight, try folding the rope over then push the folded section through the knot and pull on the loop until the end slips through.

    • @brendanmoore8159
      @brendanmoore8159 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the reply. 

  • @CaitlinTheaBarclay
    @CaitlinTheaBarclay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    how did you finish the knot in the thumbnail?? the loop finish??

    • @marcon1259
      @marcon1259 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Looks like a noose.

  • @christianneocalma2045
    @christianneocalma2045 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    how many paracord does it takes

  • @derekkennon212
    @derekkennon212 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    how long does the rope need to be?

    • @Thefuryspeed100
      @Thefuryspeed100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Rope rule #1: If you think you have enough rope, you probably need more

    • @zachc3614
      @zachc3614 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Miguelino I just tried this with 15m of paracord, it was a tiny bit much

  • @tedruss3086
    @tedruss3086 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long should the rope be

  • @basheerakhan3652
    @basheerakhan3652 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good easy

  • @justinwlong7
    @justinwlong7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long should the rope be starting out?

  • @tanalee09
    @tanalee09 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love your hands even more than your tutorials. : )

  • @tjdurazo
    @tjdurazo ปีที่แล้ว

    How is that end loop knot made? I’m trying to make a dog toy

  • @tompiedimes
    @tompiedimes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    helped alot

  • @steffywijaya9703
    @steffywijaya9703 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what type of rope do you use? and what is the width of the rope?

  • @pracylopgonzer3176
    @pracylopgonzer3176 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this what the old time sailors used on dead eyes for standing rigging on old sail ships ?

  • @horsewatcher1
    @horsewatcher1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What kind of rope did you use in this video? Thank you in advance

    • @helivoo1846
      @helivoo1846 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's a Paracord

  • @TheUndergroundRave
    @TheUndergroundRave 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the part where you cross the rope over and the last set of wraps is whats messing me up. i cant tell if youre going over or under the "half wrap" thatson the inside and once i get to the end, the side withthe knot has 4 wraps and doesnt go into the middle without unraveling

  • @sebassaru2384
    @sebassaru2384 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I do this with paracord rope?

    • @HappyHippo-hz8zb
      @HappyHippo-hz8zb 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya i did it a while ago but idk how long the paracord needs to be

  • @AniobaBathelomew
    @AniobaBathelomew หลายเดือนก่อน

    So we can understand well

  • @Fridaynightmixtape
    @Fridaynightmixtape 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also like how calming your voice.

  • @erkl8823
    @erkl8823 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long is that length of rope to start with?

  • @theandersons7957
    @theandersons7957 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the finished knot called on the opposite end of the monkey fist knot (shown in yellow rope for the link to your instructions) ? I would love to learn how to make that.

    • @harrison6000
      @harrison6000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agreed. What is the other knot

  • @lizabattyanyi2399
    @lizabattyanyi2399 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WoW!