The simple and essential bowline. The bowline is an ancient knot. It dates so far back historians can’t even pinpoint who tied it first, but what makes it so impressive is that it’s as important and ...

You should already have caught up with our How to Tie a Tie video with the esteemed Alexander Olch. The next step? Knowing the difference between tie knots. We researched the most commonly used ...

The snell is a bit of an odd knot. Most anglers don’t know how to tie it, largely because while it has advantages in certain fishing styles, it’s not nearly as versatile as other common connections.

Tired of your boring old half-Windsor? It turns out there are enough necktie knot options to last more than a lifetime. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes to get you as enthralled ...