How to Tie the Nicky Knot

Learn how to tie the Nicky knot in this step-by-step video tutorial by Sven Raphael Schneider. The Nicky is a great full and asymmetrical tie knot for wider collars. http://gentl.mn/mastering-the-nicky-knot Simply put, the Nicky knot is a Four in hand or a Victoria knot on steroids. It’s simply bigger but slightly asymmetrical unlike the Windsor or Half Windsor knot. The name is derived from Nicky, a middle eastern tie maker. Invented by their salesman Ernesto Curami who came up with this knot. This became particularly known in Italy but never really made its mark outside the country. The nicky knot's size will depend on the thickness or thinness of your tie. Here is how you tie it: 1. Start with the seam side up on both ends. The shorter end, the slimmer end should be on your right hand and the wider end on your left. 2. The Slim end should be about a hand and a half above the waistband. 3. The slimmer end goes on top of the wide end. Bring up the wide end, pull it up, pull down and then pull it to the other side. Then, bring the wide end back over and back up. 4. Pull it up tight and bring the front shell of the tie back through the knot and hold it in place then, pull through. Make sure it unfolds if it falls over. 5. Now, pull, pinch it a little if you wish to have a dimple. 6. Once you're satisfied, pull the slim end up and wiggle. 7. Adjust the knot until you are happy with the look. This knot also works with a thin tie, a medium thick tie and a thick tie