This text provides easy-to-follow instructions for selecting and tying more than 100 of the most useful knots. With knots for climbing, sailing and fishing, eve

A clear and indispensable guide to the variety of cords, and ropes to use, their breaking strengths, construction and application.

The ultimate knot book featuring 95 knots from the most basic to the most elaborate.

-- Step-by-step instructions for over 200 different knots, bends, hitches, loops, plaits and whippings -- Clear photographs show in detail each stage of tying e

In this thoroughly modern guide, author Percy W. Blandford focuses on styles in use today, many tailored to new synthetic ropemaking materials. He untangles the