With entries for climbing, sailing and fishing, this guide provides instruction for selecting and tying more than 80 knots. Each is presented with a brief introduction to its history and development, its alternative names and information on uses and special features. Illustrations provide a step-by-step guide to the stages of tying each knot correctly and safely, while symbols give an at-a-glance key to all the suitable uses of a particular knot. In addition to knotting techniques, the book contains a glossary of terms and ...
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With entries for climbing, sailing and fishing, this guide provides instruction for selecting and tying more than 80 knots. Each is presented with a brief introduction to its history and development, its alternative names and information on uses and special features. Illustrations provide a step-by-step guide to the stages of tying each knot correctly and safely, while symbols give an at-a-glance key to all the suitable uses of a particular knot. In addition to knotting techniques, the book contains a glossary of terms and a rope index to help in the choice of the correct rope for every task.
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Add this copy of The Hamlyn Book of Knots to cart. $46.80, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Hamlyn.
