"A guide to tying more than 70 of the most useful and dependable
knots. "
"The Knot Tying Bible" is a complete guide to selecting, tying
and using a wide array of knots, useful for everything from hauling
logs to securing the canoe to wrapping a present. Beginners can
master the basics before progressing to the more difficult knots.
Experienced rope users can enjoy new knot challenges and
discoveries.
Using a dual approach of photographs and written instructions
explaining step-by-step how to tie knots, the book includes:
A comprehensive introduction to rope Material properties of rope
types How to select, care for and store all types of rope
Ropeworking terms Descriptions of rope constructions and outlines
of breaking strains Information and ideas for using each knot
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A "hands-on" knot directory outlines the function and formation
of over 70 knots and categorizes them according to physical
properties, making it easy to find the right knot for the job at
hand. The knots are set out in ten chapters includes:
Quick-Tie Knots overhand knot, cow hitch, figure-eight knot
Easy-release Knots the bow knot, the reef knot Hold-Fast Knots the
surgeon's knot, Klemheist knot Sliding Knots slip knot, trucker's
hitch, running bowline Loop Knots Englishman's loop, neck halter,
angler's loop Knots for Joining Ropes Carrick bend, double
fisherman's bend Shortening Knots chain knot and sheepshank
Weight-adding Knots Stevedore knot, monkey's fist, stopper knot
Lashings Cross lashing, parallel lashing, transom knot Decorative
Knots the Turk's head and the true lover's.
Knowing the right knot to use and how to tie it can make life
easier -- and safer. "The Knot Tying Bible" is a timeless resource
that will be useful just about anywhere for just about anything. An
essential purchase.
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