Prusik Hitch
This is the original friction hitch that was designed for arborists and other rope climbers. It can hold strain in either direction, unlike the Schwäbisch Hitch or Icicle Hitch. However, in the Electrical field it has limited uses as our pulling forces are primarily in a single direction.
How to Tie:
Make a bight in a section or loop of rope. Pass the tails or the rest of the loop around the object inside of the bight three or more time.
The best use I have found for this knot is supporting temporary power cables overhead. Tie off each end in a different direction and it can give you strain relief either way the cable gets pulled.
A prusik knot set up for climbing ropes
Safety Disclaimer: ⚠️ Material Handling Only
The knots and techniques demonstrated on this site are intended strictly for material handling, wire pulling, and equipment securement. > Never use these hitches and knots for life safety, fall protection, or overhead lifting of loads where a failure could result in injury or death. Always use OSHA-compliant, load-rated hardware (harnesses, shackles, and slings) for critical lifts. Your safety team is there for a reason—consult them for high-risk tasks. Master the craft, stay out of pinch points, respect the load, and live to tie knots another day.
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