Dimensions
239 x 304 x 26mm
Knots have been around for thousands of years - even Neolithic man tied the reef knot, clove hitch and running noose. There are several thousand knots in existence and an infinite number of variations of these. This definitive, practical reference book presents 200 knots, explaining and illustrating how to tie them in step-by-step photographs and clear, detailed text.
All the key knot types are covered, including bends, hitches, knots, bindings, loops, mats, plaits, rings and slings. These include familiar knots, such as the simple overhand or thumb knot, single hitch and scaffold knot, but there are also more challenging knots such as the seizing bend, boom hitch, Chinese button knot and variations of the square Turk's head.
Every knot is clearly identified by category from angling/fishing, boating/sailing, caving/climbing, general purpose and outdoor pursuits, with easy-reference symbols denoting each knot's use at the top of each page. Each set of instructions is clearly written and accompanied by precise photographs which talk you through every step of tying the knot.
There is detailed information on the different cords and ropes, with a table charting the breaking strengths of each, information on the broad range of synthetic fibres available and which are best suited for individual jobs. Helpful advice on cutting and sealing ropes, the tools and materials required or each job, and care of rope, ensure that you use the most suitable materials for each knot.
Whether you are an eager beginner, or a lifelong devotee of the satisfying art of knot tying, 'The Ultimate Encyclopedia Of Knots & Ropework' will prove an absorbing and indispensable guide.
