It's the ultimate handbook on knots & ropework for sailors! Knots often seem more difficult to learn than they really are because instruction is normally given "face-on." Here, every bight and tuck is diagrammed as if you were holding the line yourself. Basics such as the nature of rope and its lay are thoroughly explained before embarking on actual tying methods. Jammed with 323 photographs illustrating 30 knots, 19 rope splices, 7 decorative styles, and 5 wire splices, these 51 lessons blend instruction and entertainment. 176 pages, 325 b/w illus., 6 3/4 x 9 1/2.
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The late Eric C. Fry was brought up in the West Country among the old ketches and fishing boats. His knotting skills were thoroughly tested during his time in the Merchant Navy, as a part-time fireman, and as Second Cox'n of Barry Dock No. 1 Lifeboat. A self-employed Consulting Engineer and Surveyor, he had long experience of structural engineering, rigging and heavy lifting, and his aim in writing this book was to pass on to a younger generation the knowledge he had gleaned over half a century.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent opportunity for novice and experienced knot-makers,
By rjkab@erols.com (Berwyn Heights, MD) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Book of Knots & Ropework (Paperback)
As a Scoutmaster, it is important to me to have the perfect knot for every occasion. In our Troop I have initiated a Knot-tying award that the Scouts can earn called the Order of the Knot. This book, which I keep as a reference, allows the Scouts to find new knots and practice them using the many photographs and very clear and understandable text. I have also found the information about decorative rope work interesting to try myself, and have found that it keeps me one step ahead of the Scouts, always "raising the bar" in their knot-tying education. I believe that there will always be opportunities to use the useful information in this book, and it will start the Scouts on a lifetime appreciation of this creative and useful skill. Mr. Fry has gone a long way toward opening a new vista for anyone who believes that rope can be fun and attractive, as well as useful!
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Very good book on knots. Lots of pictures to explain how they are made. I would recommend this book.
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Like another reviewer, I am dismayed by the inclusion of faulty and potentially life-threatening knots. The Carrick Bend is shown two ways. The first way is not a true carrick bend and is actually said to be one of the worst knots known (re Ashley Book of Knots, pg 263 knot # 1445). The only knots worthy in this book are the decorative knots (don't trust the practical knots).
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The overhand or thumb knot (Figs 1 and 2) is not particularly useful in itself, other than for tying up parcels or a most un-seamanlike stopper knot. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
first full tuck, three full tucks, working strands, sail twine, hauled tight, eye splice, long splice, sheep shank, short splice, standing part, sheet bend, heaving line, clove hitch, reef knot Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The overhand or thumb knot (Figs 1 and 2) is not particularly useful in itself, other than for tying up parcels or a most un-seamanlike stopper knot. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
first full tuck, three full tucks, working strands, sail twine, hauled tight, eye splice, long splice, sheep shank, short splice, standing part, sheet bend, heaving line, clove hitch, reef knot Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- London Goes to Sea: Restoring and Sailing an Old Boat on a Budget by Peter J. Baumgartner in Back Matter
- Knots, Bends, and Hitches for Mariners (Us Power Squadrons Guide) by The United States Power Squadrons in Back Matter
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