The Siberian hitch (or Evenk knot) is a

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used to attach a

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to an object. It is a type of slipped figure-eight

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. The hitch is known for having a tying method suitable even while wearing heavy gloves or mittens in cold climates. As a slipped knot it can be released simply by pulling the working end of the rope.

History

The hitch and its associated tying method were recorded in use among the

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of northern

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in the early 1990s. The knot's ease of tying and releasing while wearing cold weather gear was cited as a primary advantage. It was also used by

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during his

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television series.

Tying

While it can be tied by other methods, it is associated with the one demonstrated in the following video.

References

External links

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