The Plattsburgh knot was invented by Thomas Fink, one of the two co-authors of the mathematical study of neckties titled The 85 Ways to Tie a Tie. He named it after his hometown of Plattsburgh, NY.A properly tied Plattsburgh produces a symmetrical, somewhat elongated triangle shape with a small bottom opening. It is longer and less broad than most knots of comparable bulk, such as the St. Andrew or Cavendish, which makes it a natural pair for narrower point collars. Smooth-surfaced ties in simple patterns or solid colors do very well in Plattsburgh knots. It is also a useful knot for men with narrower faces in general. The tying method requires more passing over and under the loop around the wearer’s collar than most necktie knots. Care should be taken to keep these turns as even and symmetrical as possible, pulling all slack out of each one.