Knots

The use of knots varies widely with the style of bondage. Knots are one half of the bondage equation; the other half is how the rope is wrapped around the body. Japanese style bondage traditionally uses a few simple knots combined together. The Overhand knot, Square knot, Half Hitch, and the "Square Knot on a Coil" are the main stay of Japanese bondage; perhaps a Crossing knot and the Larks Head to round out the list.

Ornamental and intricate styles of bondage can include the use of knots like the Crown knot or the Carrick knot to add variations in beauty and strength. If you look through a good knot book you will find many variations on these knots that can be put to good use.

I find knowing the “Figure Eight” knot and the Lineman knot very practical. Because they are strong knots and don't bind they are always easy to untie. Other knots not illustrated here that are useful the Bowline, French Bowline, Sheet Bend, and the Prussic Knot