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Knots have been a part of nature and human life since the beginning of time and the art of tying them is and invaluable skill to possess. From the simple reef knot to the more complex Fisherman's knot, this colorfully illustrated guide will give you the knowledge needed to grasp that very skill.
Knots have thousands if uses in various aspects of everyday life in an array of cultures and civilizations. From teaching a child to tie their first shoelace to incorporating the true lover's knot into a piece of jewelry for a special loved one, it is difficult to imagine life without knots.
Used as a form of communication and as a fundamental tool for extra strength in laborious tasks for many centuries, as well as for their simple decorative appeal, knots are indispensable devices to have and will undoubtedly continue to be a necessity for many years to come.
JW1959
Posted December 31, 2009
As a scoutmaster of a boy scout troop, I use this book to teach knot tying.
Besides showing how to tie the knots, there is a brief description on why the particular knot is good or bad.
Anonymous
Posted November 12, 2002
If you want a book of knots and don't want to spend a lot of money, this is the book. From line care and handling, to about a hundred different knots and splices, this book has it all.
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Knots have been a part of nature and human life since the beginning of time and the art of tying them is and invaluable skill to possess. From the simple reef knot to the more complex Fisherman's knot, this colorfully illustrated guide will give you the knowledge needed to grasp that very skill.
Knots have thousands if uses in various aspects of everyday life in an array of cultures and civilizations. From teaching a child to tie their first shoelace to incorporating the true ...