Knot Know-How
How to Tie the Right Knot for Every Job
Published on 25. August 2003
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-898660-98-9 (ISBN)
Description
This beautiful full-colour book covers knots, splices and whippings. It begins with the ten knots everyone should know. The other knots are grouped by use so that if, for example, you want to make a loop you have eight knots to choose from. Each stage of each knot is illustrated and its uses, strong points and weak points are highlighted.
Reviews / Votes
"Knots are often difficult to follow in pictures, but these are exceptionally clear and easy to follow in their multi-colour detail. With very clear step-by-step diagrams, modern-day sailors will find much of interest." (Julian Stockwin)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Arundel
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Fernhurst Books Limited
Illustrations
431 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 176 mm
Width: 121 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
229 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-898660-98-9 (9781898660989)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
E-Book
08/2003
Fernhurst Books Limited
€7.80
Available for download
Persons
Steve Judkins is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. He is a professional sailing instructor and was formerly in the Royal Navy, serving on HMY Britannia. Tim Davison is a highly experienced sailor, who spends much of his time racing dinghies and cruising the Mediterranean.
Content
Introduction; Ten knots everyone should know; Tying a rope to an object; Tying two ropes together; Loops; Stopper knots; Bindings & lashings; Shortening a rope; Fishing knots; Fancy ropework; Taking care of a rope's end; Making a temporary eye or loop; Joining ropes permanently; Tapering; Throwing, cleating, winching & coiling