Highwayman's hitch
The Highwayman’s hitch is a quick-release draw hitch used for temporarily securing a load that will need to be released easily and cleanly. The hitch can be untied with a tug of the working end, even when under tension. The highwayman's hitch can be tied in the middle of a rope, and so the working end does not need to be passed around the anchor when tying or releasing.
| Highwayman's hitch | |
|---|---|
A Highwayman's hitch tied around a wooden pole | |
| Names | Highwayman's hitch, Highwayman's hitch, draw hitch, Highwayman’s cutaway, Bank Robbers Knot, Getaway hitch or Quick-release knot |
| Category | Hitch |
| Related | Tumble hitch, Mooring Hitch |
| Releasing | Non-jamming |
| Typical use | Quick-release, draw loop hitch |
| Caveat | Potentially unstable, especially when tied around large objects |
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