5 Strand Ring Bolt Hitching Tutorial

The logging hook handle I did a little which back has been popular according to the blogger stats, and I have had a couple inquiries about the 5 strand ring bolt hitching that was used for the project.  I made the video slide show below to show the technique.  I learned to do this hitching directly from the Ashley Book of Knots, although Ashley did not give much direction as to how to start the hitching.  If you attempt it, make sure you take your time, keep the knot snug at all times and fair it constantly.

Logging Hook 5 Strand Ring Bolt Hitching

This is a logging hook I received as a gift a few years ago.  We have a wood stove and burn wood in the winter for heat.  These hooks can be very useful for handling wood that is either split or un-split.  I covered the handle with 5 strand ring bolt hitching.  This hitch is woven creating the effect of a tight braid on the handle.    It must be kept fairly tight during the weaving process and takes some working to keep going relatively straight.  It might be easier to do out of a larger diameter cord.  The ends of the ring bolt hitch are covered with 6 lead by 5 bight turks heads. UPDATE: I did a tutorial on 5 strand ring bolt hitching.  It can be found by .