The Essential Knot Book: Knots, Bends, Hitches, Whippings, Splices [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Colin Jarman (Author), Bill Beans (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 21, 2000

From the bowline and figure eight to the trucker's hitch and the fisherman's bend, this reference book covers the 27 knots, five whippings and 12 splices every boater should know. It also looks at high-tech rope materials and constructions, which require special knotting and splicing techniques.

Editorial Reviews

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"...This small paperback lives up to its title. It covers the making and use of 27 knots, 4 whippings, and 12 splices--all the average boater will ever need." -- Soundings

"...an excellent and surprisingly complete guide. It covers about two dozen knots that will take care of every need we have encountered in our sailing life." -- Sail

"The book is just what it claims to be, the essentials. Just what you need to know, all done up in a neat handy package ready to put on board." -- Sailing

"The book you should reach for after you learn to throw a clockwise turn and hitch onto a cleat. . .deserves a place on the bookshelf of every serious sailor." -- Sailor's Gazette

From the Back Cover

Completely revised and updated, the second edition of this popular and handy reference book covers all the knots, bends, hitches, whippings, and splices the mariner needs to know. It now includes the most modern high-tech rope materials and construction--including Dyneema, Spectra, and Vectran--as well as Dacron, nylon, and the other now "traditional" standards.

"The book is just what it claims to be, the essentials. Just what you need to know, all done up in a neat handy package ready to put on board."--Sailing

"With good photographs showing each knot in actual use, clear line drawings showing step-by-step tying methods, plus large type, this small book is an excellent and surprisingly complete guide. It covers about two dozen knots that will take care of every need we have encountered in our sailing life."--SAIL

"The Essential Knot Book is the first book you should reach for right after you learn to throw a clockwise turn and hitch onto a cleat. . . . This book deserves a place on the bookshelf of every serious sailor."--Sailor's Gazette

"With large print and exceptionally clear drawings and photos, this small paperback lives up to its title. It cover the making and use of 27 knots, four whippings, and 12 splices--all the average boater will ever need."--Soundings

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: International Marine Publishing; 2 edition (August 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007136448X
• ISBN-13: 978-0071364485
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,700,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good place to start, March 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Essential Knot Book (Seamanship Series) (Paperback)

This is a great starting point for a journey into knot tying. It just contains the basics and a little on splicing. I would recommend it to any begginer

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Handy little book, November 27, 2009

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This review is from: The Essential Knot Book : Knots, Bends, Hitches, Whippings, and Splices (Paperback)

I wanted something onboard requiring small shelf space to cover line basics. Not enough room on the shelf for Brian Toss.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but I think it's Bill Beavis, not Beans, July 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Essential Knot Book: Knots, Bends, Hitches, Whippings, Splices (Paperback)

Good book, good illustrations
But the illustrator of the book is Bill Beavis, not Bill Beans.