Of all the friction hitch configurations formed from the Double Round Turn Base for positve grab; i think the least friendly to use are the 2 that break the turns up the most (Tau(gh)t line, or 2 coils reversed converting taut line to 4 coil prusik open); also have more than 1 base ring under the operative top turns of the gripping cap.
A Blake's sits on it's own end so firmly with an anchor hitch, that it is actually a double round turn/ french coil pulled from both ends like the hitches further on down the line. Of the batch; TL/TH is most sure to walk mechanically. Cow/Prusik formations tend to set themselves tighter while clove/TL are programmed to loosen/walk. The rest secure both ends, and in not disturbing the Double round turn (much), and having only one preceding choke (VT strategy doesn't use preceding choke rings, but bends host line like rapelling rack does); seem all to be superior by not having more than 1 preceding choke,and leaving the frenchy coil undisturbed,and pull from both ends (which Blake's fits!).
To 'tie' any of them 1 handed-tie on ground with tending action, raise to where you would tie in, go up and open and close carabiner around D('s) and close. Or tie on ground and have someone lightly belay you by only leaving 2"slack abouve hitch, but never impeding movement.