The half hitch is a simple overhand knot, where the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part. Insecure on its own, it is a valuable component of a wide variety of useful and reliable hitches, bends, and knots.
I should have known the deal was too good to be true. I found an older model B&W companion hitch on Amazon for less than $300! This is $500-$600 less than retail! But there it was, part number RVK3000. However, upon arrival we only received box 1 of 2….a half hitch.
I immediately logged on to my account to verify I had purchased an RVK3000 and not an RVB3500…part number checked out. So I thought maybe there would be tracking info for the 2nd box….nope, it showed a status of “delivered”. So I contacted the seller. They acknowledged there mistake and are arranging for return shipping on their dime. Super bummer but I guess I’m not surprised.