Knots and Ropework

Knots: A Complete Guide. Publisher New Holland.Author Philpott. Lindsey. ISBN 1843304554. Part Number KNO0015


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Pocket Guide to Knots. This informative small-format guide is perfectly sized to fit into the backpack of keen outdoor enthusiasts- fishermen or sailors. Specially commissioned step-by-step photography captures the essence of each knot tying sequence and is accompanied by clear instructions and handy usage icons. PB 92pp.

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Ashley Book of Knots. Publisher Faber & Faber.Author Ashley. Clifford. ISBN 9780571096596. Part Number KNO0020


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Klutz Book of Knots. A practical demonstrator as much as a book this spiral bound publication is something different. It only covers the 24 most useful knots but half the pages are stiff boards die cut so you can practice the knots on them with the coloured ropes provided. An excellent present. HB. 19pp

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Collins Gem Guide to Knots. Publisher Harper Collins. Author Bounford. Trevor. ISBN 9780007190102. Part Number KNO0068


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Knots & Splices (Day). A really small pocket size book on rope and wire work- knots- splices etc - sells by the barrow-load but the photos are not very clear and middle-aged eyes will find the whole thing too small. PB. 96pp.

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Creative Ropecraft. A fancy knotters delight, packed with exquisite drawings of knotting techniques and practical projects. This is a treasure trove of knots- bends- plaits- netting and decorative ropework all explained clearly and simply to enable the layman to follow in the footsteps of traditonal seafarers. PB. 128pp.

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Marlinspike Sailor. A treasure trove of traditional ropework in nautral or synthetic ropes by a master of the art. This book was first published in 1971 and has endured since then - always a sign of a book that has lasting value nand appeal. Beautifully illustrated by the authors own b/w drawings. Large format Pb. 132pp.

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Knots in Use 3rd ed. This is a perennial best-seller among knot books and rightly so - because it shows not just how to tie the knot but when and where to use it. It covers all the most useful and practical knots- bends- hitches- whippings and splices in everyday use by anyone going to sea. Colin Jarmans straightforward text and Bill Beavis exceptionally clear drawings are set off by excellent full-colour photographs showing the application of each knot etc. Recommended by hundreds of RYA evening classes this has been published in five languages around the world. PB. 96pp.

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Knots & Splices [Judkins/Davison ] Pocket format step-by-step drawings with concise text teach the 10 knots everyone should know. Plus a selection of other useful knots how to coil- whip and splice modern and traditional ropes. PB. 64pp

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Knot Companion. This full colour clearly illustrated book covers cover the top 10 knots everyone should know plus coiling and throwing a rope and whipping (stopping the end unravelling). It is part of Fernhursts highly popular Companion series. All Companion books feature essential information - colour coded for instant access. Designed to withstand the rigours of on-board use they are splash proof- ringbound and printed on durable laminated card. · Everyone needs knots: sailors- fishermen- girl guides, etc. · Features the 10 knots everyone should know. · Colour sequences of drawings show how to tie the knot step-by-step. · The use- good and bad point of each knot is highlighted. · Splash proof ring bound format.

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Knot Know-How. A 128 page book which gives step-by-step drawings of the 10 knots everyone should know plus a selection of other knots- splices and whippings plus a bit of rope-handling skills. Full colour. 400 drawings. HB. 128pp.

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Complete Knot Pack - Book & CD. A 128-page book with a CD in a stylish box pack. The book gives step-by-step drawings of the 10 knots everyone should know plus a selection of other knots-splices and whippings. The CD gives video clips of tying the 10 knots with the authors instructional voice-over plus making an eye-splice and doing a sailmakers whipping. Two pieces of coloured rope are supplied for practice. This gets full marks for being exactly what most people need - and no more. Suitable for sailors and other sports- covers modern and traditional ropes. 400 drawings. HB. 128pp plus CD.

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Splicing Handbook 2nd ed. - Techniques for Modern & Traditional Ropes. Now covering wire splices- rope to wire splices- core to core splices- end to end splices for semi-hollow braid- splices in Spectra and Kevlar ropes as well as Dacron braid this covers every splicing project a yachtsman will need. PB. 160pp.

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Adlard Coles Book of Knots. An essential guide to all who wish to be able to understand knots- their uses- and how to tie them. Clearly written and illustrated this book is a perfect accompaniment to RYA courses and for the beginner and experienced hand alike. PB 96pp

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Handbook of Knots. A value-for-money pocket handbook with waterproof plastic jacket illustrated in full colour throughout covers 100 useful knots. Clear instructions and annotated step-by-step photos. This is one of our top-selling knot books and rightly so. PB. 160pp.

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Des Pawsons Knot Craft. Not another knot book we all may cry - but this one is a bit different being more like a recipe book for making yourself a wealth of useful or decorative items like bellropes- key fobs- fenders- mats- doorstops- knife lanyards- belts and so on. He shows how to make these things and tells you the size and length of all material you will need - just like a recipe book. This guru amongst rope and knot craftsmen has a worldwide following and is the author of the best-selling The Handbook of Knots (Dorling Kindersley) KNO0170 which we also distribute. B/w ills. Pb. 96pp.

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Nautical Knots Illustrated. This book contains 20 of the most useful knots anyone might need to use on-board. The obvious (reef knot- sheet bend- bowline- clove hitch etc.) are joined by the less obvious (carrick bend etc.). Each knot is presented on two facing pages with simple instructions and photographs on not only how to tie it but also how and where to use it. The added value of the book is the inclusion of further instruction on rope handling: how to coil halyards and sheets- make up coils for stowage- handle shore lines- heaving lines- fixing winch overrides- tow dinghies and pick up moorings. A very useful on-board reference with illustrated glossary. 295 BW photos. PB. 96pp.

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Knots Splices and Line Handling Captains Quick Guides. On the water when questions arise there is no time to spend searching through an exhaustive manual. The Captains QuickGuides provide all the answers--fast. Drawn from the worlds largest boating library each laminated QuickGuide presents 14 color panels of authoritative concise information on a critical topic. This on-the-spot reference is ideal for boaters who need a convenient accessible and utterly streamlined information resource.

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Knots, Bends and Hitches for Mariners. Cobranded with one of the nations leading boating educators and richly illustrated with 200 fine drawings this handy little how-to has something for every mariner. The essentials of the boaters repertoire are here the bowline- the sheet bend- the clove hitch etc.but so are such lesser-known gems as the hawser bend- the cow hitch and many more.

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G60 RYA Pocket Guide to Boating Knots. Contains all the really usefull knots that any boater needs to know. This book is compact enough to fit into your pocket and because of its design stays open allowing you to use both hands to practice tying your knots.

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G63 Knots- Splices and Ropework Handbook. This new title come with brilliant full colour illustrations and highly informative text. This is the perfect guide to show readers what good knots and splices should look like. As knot tying is a fundamental part of sailing and motor boating. PB 240pp

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