Taut-Line vs Midshipman's Hitch - Which is BEST? Hitches Knots

Is there a difference between the taut line hitch and the midshipman's hitch? Yes, there is and it's much more subtle than you might think. I show you real examples of how strong each is, how easy they are to tie, and which one I choose for real-life use.

Thank you to subscriber Dave N. for the question from my video:
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