How to tie a Monkey Fist knot.

Monkey Fist? Isnt that a popular local band? No? Well it should be!

Bonus points for knowing what the MF was originally used for.

Now tie a turk's head.[Viking]

Throwing ropes longer distances. Tie a Turk's head in the middle for added weight.

Aren't we fast on the keyboard. :D

Technically, the MF was used on the end of a heaving line. Contrary to the second link, it could be weighted.

The turk's head is for a completely different use.

I read it about it in a third link that I didn't bother to post.

I got put in charge of the knot tying station at a cub scout event once. I had 30 minutes to learn how to tie a monkey fist so I could then teach the kids. I got really good at it after about 4 hours.

I just roll my rope in a ball. Would that be a monkey ball?