Knot Know-How: How to Tie the Right knot for every job - Hardcover

Judkins, Steve; Davison, Tim

 
9781898660989: Knot Know-How: How to Tie the Right knot for every job

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

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, string points and weak points are highlighted.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.