Named in honor of the English queen (though most assuredly not because she wore one herself), the Victoria is a slightly bulkier extension of the four-in-hand knot. It is primarily useful for men who know and prefer the four-in-hand, but find themselves with a tie that is slightly too long. The Victoria adds an extra pass across the front of the knot before tying it off, and is otherwise identical to its smaller cousin. This adds a bit of bulk to the knot, but not so much that it requires a wide collar spread or becomes overly bulky in thicker ties. The Victoria can be a useful knot for skinny ties, where a bit of extra thickness helps the knot from pulling so tight it becomes absurdly small. Use the Victoria when you want a relaxed-looking knot and the four-in-hand isn’t quite cutting it. Like the four-in-hand, the knot is self-releasing, meaning you can untie it by simply pulling the narrow end up and out of the necktie.