How to Tie a Overhand Knot

The the Over Hand Knot is one of if not the simples of knots to tie, chances are you already know how to tie it you just don't know what it is called. It is a stopper knot that can be used to stop sheet and halyards from running through cleats and pulleys. The Over Hand Knot creates a relatively small stopper and can become loose prior to load tightening the knot. If you are using small line you may need to upgrade to stopper knot which create a larger stopper. The Overhand Knot is also be called the Simple Knot or Half Knot. The Overhand Knot is one if not the first knots that everyone learns to tie, weather you know it or not. So leaning how to tie may not actually be required, this video may just be telling you something you already know.