# [[Bowline]] _Created: 2025-07-24_ | #knots | [[Knots MOC|Knots]]  - [Animated Knots reference](https://www.animatedknots.com/bowline-knot) - [Knotspedia](https://knotspedia.com/bowline-knot/) Fixed knot. Pretty popular and considered to be fairly reliable. Actually considered to be the **King of Knots** I found this technique below to be the fastest.  Another easy technique that I have seen to be more popularly taught to beginners.  ## Double Bowline Supposed to be more secure but easier to untie than knots like figure 8. Here is an REI video which also suggests adding double overhand stopper knots for extra security while climbing.  There is also an interesting [Bowline on a bight](https://knotspedia.com/bowline-on-a-bight/)