![Klemheist or French Machard knot, isolated on white background. Similar to a Prusik knot, this friction hitch grips the rope when weight is applied Stock Photo - Alamy Klemheist or French Machard knot, isolated on white background. Similar to a Prusik knot, this friction hitch grips the rope when weight is applied Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/6/2c61db171f73482396762d6262364f8e/rwk9yj.jpg)
Klemheist or French Machard knot, isolated on white background. Similar to a Prusik knot, this friction hitch grips the rope when weight is applied Stock Photo - Alamy
![Prusik Knot or Triple Sliding Hitch formed with a 5mm yellow Prusik loop around a 9.8mm red climbing rope. This friction hitch is used in climbing Stock Photo - Alamy Prusik Knot or Triple Sliding Hitch formed with a 5mm yellow Prusik loop around a 9.8mm red climbing rope. This friction hitch is used in climbing Stock Photo - Alamy](https://l450v.alamy.com/450v/rwk9y3/prusik-knot-or-triple-sliding-hitch-formed-with-a-5mm-yellow-prusik-loop-around-a-98mm-red-climbing-rope-this-friction-hitch-is-used-in-climbing-rwk9y3.jpg)
Prusik Knot or Triple Sliding Hitch formed with a 5mm yellow Prusik loop around a 9.8mm red climbing rope. This friction hitch is used in climbing Stock Photo - Alamy
![3 Friction Hitches Every Climber Should Know — How to Use and Tie an Auto-Block, Prusik, and Klemheist 3 Friction Hitches Every Climber Should Know — How to Use and Tie an Auto-Block, Prusik, and Klemheist](https://mojagear.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Friction-Hitches-Featured-Image-min.jpg)