Lobster buoy hitch
| Lobster buoy hitch | |
|---|---|
| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Cow hitch, Buntline hitch, Two half-hitches |
| Releasing | Jamming |
| Typical use | attaching lines to rings, eyes, posts, rods, and railings |
| ABoK | #58, #1714, #1839 |
The lobster buoy hitch is similar to the buntline hitch, but made with a cow hitch around the standing part rather than a clove hitch.
Like the buntline hitch, this knot is strong, secure and compact.