Which knot is used to tie rope to block and tackle?

Which knot is used to tie rope to block and tackle?

• A. Becket Hitch
• B. Bowline
• C. Clove Hitch
• D. Sheet Bend

Answer: (A)

When tying a rope to a block and tackle, you want a knot that grips the attachment point on the block—the becket—securely under load and still release when the load is removed. The Becket hitch is specifically designed for this purpose: it wraps around the becket and interlocks with the standing part so the tension tightens the grip and prevents slipping. It’s quick to tie and easy to undo after the load is off, which is ideal for rigging with blocks. A bowline creates a fixed loop at the rope end, which isn’t about attaching to the block’s becket. A clove hitch can slip on a round becket under heavy load, making it less reliable for this use. A sheet bend joins two ropes, not for attaching a rope to a block’s becket.

When tying a rope to a block and tackle, you want a knot that grips the attachment point on the block—the becket—securely under load and still release when the load is removed. The Becket hitch is specifically designed for this purpose: it wraps around the becket and interlocks with the standing part so the tension tightens the grip and prevents slipping. It’s quick to tie and easy to undo after the load is off, which is ideal for rigging with blocks.

A bowline creates a fixed loop at the rope end, which isn’t about attaching to the block’s becket. A clove hitch can slip on a round becket under heavy load, making it less reliable for this use. A sheet bend joins two ropes, not for attaching a rope to a block’s becket.