How To Tie a Balthus Knot
The Balthus Knot is the largest tie knot in existence, even bigger than the Full Windsor. It achieves a grand, robust knot shape by manipulating the fabric more times than usual. Because of this, the final length of the tie is quite short, but it's a great option if you want to rock a statement tie. We recommended reserving the Balthus Knot for widespread collared shirts as to avoid overcrowding your neck. The Balthus Knot is best paired with longer ties that could use a bit of shortening. It's a great look for the boardroom because it's designed for men who don't lack any confidence!
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Balthus Knot tying steps
- Place the tie around your neck with the underside facing outwards. Place the wide end on the right and the skinny end should be on the left. Position the wide end lower than the skinny end.
- Cross the wide end underneath the skinny end towards the left.
- Fold the wide end up through neck loop.
- Pass it down through the loop and down to the right side.
- Fold it up through the neck loop.
- Pass it down through the loop to the left side.
- Fold it up through the neck loop.
- Pass it down through the loop to the left side.
- Cross it over the knot towards the left.
- Pull it up through the neck loop from underneath.
- Pass it down through the loop at the front of the knot.
- Pull down on the skinny end to tighten the knot and slide it up towards your neck.
