The Ashley Book of Knots

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If you think about it, these cards are much more accessible than a book as you can quickly refer to them whenever you need to tie something up. Knot tying is probably in no danger of disappearing, but certainly fewer people are learning to tie them. Here at Rope Warehouse, we understand how important it is to find the right tree climbing tools for the job you are doing. I've also seen books (including proprietary material stolen from private corporations that have words like "proprietary" or "confidential" marked in them) posted in IA that were published within the past couple of decades and thus are still copyrighted. But, if you finish it and find yourself intrigued to know more, you can jump onto advanced material like the Geoffrey Budworth one.

The Ashley Book of Knots includes almost everything there is to know about knots, each precisely named and classified (with some new knots officially listed for the first time in the original 1944 publication). Containing 20 of the most useful knots you would need on-board; these include the obvious: reef knot, sheet bend, bowline, clove hitch, etc together with the less obvious such as the carrick bend. However, many critical factors cannot be controlled, including: the choice of materials; the age, size, and condition of ropes; and the accuracy with which these descriptions have been followed.

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With easy to follow instructions and photographs this book will ensure you'll be a professional soon! Ashley describes when each knot initially appeared, something about their history, and what each knot is best used for.

So, why not read a fun book about them and gather some evergreen knowledge to make the rest of your life easier? With over a million of these sold, you can trust this one to satisfy all your cravings for knot-tying knowledge! More knots then the internet, honestly in a decision between referencing the internet or this book, I would look in the book first! His ruling passions were marine painting and knot-tying, on which he was one of the world's leading authorities. Annie Proulx, with its descriptions and illustrations of various knots providing the chapter headings.See why splices are better and stronger than knots or shackles for joining or shortening rope and follow the step-by-step photography and clear instructions to find out exactly how to splice efficiently. This classic resource is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses. Pocket Guide to Knots" provides comprehensive instructions for tying more than 100 popular knots commonly used in climbing, hiking, boating, camping and fishing.