Klemheist knot
| Klemheist knot | |
|---|---|
| Names | Klemheist knot, French Machard knot |
| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Prusik knot, Bachmann knot, Blake's hitch |
| Typical use | Rock climbing |
| ABoK | #1762 |
| Instructions | |
The klemheist knot or French Machard knot is a type of friction hitch that grips the rope when weight is applied, and is free to move when the weight is released. It is used similarly to a Prusik knot or the Bachmann knot to ascend or descend a climbing rope. One advantage is that webbing can be used as an alternative to cord. The Klemheist is easier to slide up than a Prusik. The klemheist is also a way to attach a snubber to the anchor rope of small boats, with the advantage that it is easy to undo.
Sometimes the knot name is misspelled as "kleimheist", with an extra "i".