The knot bible : the complete guide to knots and their uses / Nic Compton.

By:

Compton, Nic, author

Material type:

TextPublication details: London : Adlard Coles Nautical, 2013.Edition: First editionDescription: 288 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 26 cmISBN:

9781408154762 (hardback)

Subject(s):

Knots and splices

DDC classification:

CIR 623.8882 C739k 2013 20

LOC classification:

CIR VM 533 C66 2013

Contents:

The basics -- Hitches -- Bends -- Loops -- Knots -- Lashings -- Coils -- Decorative knots -- Whippings & seizings -- Splices.

Summary: The complete and definitive bible of knots for seafarers. all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat. Over 200 knots are scored for strength, reliability, ease of tying (and untying) and usefulness. Step-by-step photographs show how to tie each knot, and demonstrate how they can be used, such as in the rigging or for tying boats up. Knot know-how sections give extra information about the knot's history, plus helpful tips and techniques, including choosing the right rope for the right task and using the right knot.

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Includes index.

The basics --
Hitches --
Bends --
Loops --
Knots --
Lashings --
Coils --
Decorative knots --
Whippings & seizings --
Splices.

The complete and definitive bible of knots for seafarers. all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat. Over 200 knots are scored for strength, reliability, ease of tying (and untying) and usefulness. Step-by-step photographs show how to tie each knot, and demonstrate how they can be used, such as in the rigging or for tying boats up. Knot know-how sections give extra information about the knot's history, plus helpful tips and techniques, including choosing the right rope for the right task and using the right knot.

In English Text.

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