There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber, explains the ...

The windsor: Named after the Duke of Windsor, who famously abdicated the British throne, this wide knot is intended for cutaway and spread-collared shirts. The half-windsor: Use this knot when you’re ...

The bowline is an ancient knot. It dates so far back historians can’t even pinpoint who tied it first, but what makes it so impressive is that it’s as important and useful today as it was to mariners, ...

If the easy-to-tie Four-in-Hand knot isn't for you, give the Half-Windsor a shot. This basic tie knot isn't as involved as the full Windsor but still conveys the same look. Here's how to tie a basic ...

Every young man struggles with how to tie a tie at some point, but with a little practice, this skill becomes invaluable. It’s that small detail that takes you from “just dressed” to “sharply dressed, ...

Q I am new to wearing ties. I know there are different kinds of tie knots (I see knotting directions for three), but I don't know if any are more right with certain clothes than with others. A You are ...

Already getting a little eager for the return of spring and the joys of camping and outdoor recreation? While you wait, you might consider practicing the virtue of patience by learning or upgrading ...