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Handbook of Knots Paperback – January 1, 1998

by DES PAWSON (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 52 ratings
This practical guide to tying more than 100 different kinds of knots features step-by-step, illustrated instructions for each knot, plus information about the construction, storage, maintenance, and usage of rope. 800 photos & illustrations. Charts .
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  1. Print length
    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    DK ADULT
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1998
  5. Dimensions
    0.75 x 5.24 x 9.02 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0789423952
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0789423955
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Who needs a whole book on knots? Campers, anglers, and weekend first mates to name a few, and they would be doing themselves a great favor checking out this wonderfully illustrated guide to knot tying. Need a secure loop tied in the middle of a rope during your next camping trip? Bowline on the Bight to the rescue. Lash a canoe firmly in place atop your car? A clove hitch, maybe, though the smart move is to add one more loop to create the nearly immovable constrictor knot. Each knot is presented with step-by-step photos and concise instructions, and even the novice will be able to whip out surgeon's knots and Italian hitches before they know it--as this reviewer can attest! The chapter on braiding will be especially appreciated by home crafters. A fine little book Brian McCombie

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK ADULT
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1998
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0789423952
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0789423955
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.75 x 5.24 x 9.02 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,723,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
52 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find this knot book excellent, with one review noting how it shows knots being tied with different colored ropes. Moreover, the book is easy to follow, and one customer mentions it takes readers through all the various types of material.

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11 customers mention "Knots"9 positive2 negative

Customers praise the comprehensive coverage of knots in this book, with one customer noting that it shows them being tied with different colored ropes, making them easy to follow.

"for the price the best book on knots there is & I bought (and returned them all :-)..." Read more

"Excellent book on knots. His use of different colored line helps to understand the sequence of tying the various knots...." Read more

"i love this book lots of knots and easy to learn instructions are easy to follow aswell buy it if you can!" Read more

"but it's got every knot i could conceive of, and shows the knots being tied with different colored ropes to make every step perfectly clear...." Read more

3 customers mention "Ease of use"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the handbook easy to follow, with one mentioning that every step is perfectly clear.

"This is a great book with step by step instructions. Covers basic and complicated knots. Good buy" Read more

"i love this book lots of knots and easy to learn instructions are easy to follow aswell buy it if you can!" Read more

"...the knots being tied with different colored ropes to make every step perfectly clear. you don't need any other book." Read more

3 customers mention "Information quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's information quality, with reviews highlighting its comprehensive coverage of various materials and detailed descriptions of rope storage techniques.

"Great knowledge" Read more

"...From rope types and descriptions to rope storage techniques this book provides all the essential information that the novice or intermediate knot..." Read more

"...upperhand corner show it's intended uses, and takes you through all the various types of material and how to prepare it for your work...." Read more

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  • Bill Ruff Teel
    5.0 out of 5 stars The rope knot book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2025
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    Great and easy to use to tie your favorite knots.
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  • cosmo2
    5.0 out of 5 stars remarkable breadth of coverage
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Great old-time knot reference. Best book I own on a vast
    variety of knot work, some pretty esoteric. When the directions and diagrams
    are a bit confusing (often) just use the name of the knot or netting
    technique to (usually) find a nice visual demo on the internet.
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  • Jimi Dunsmore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Great knowledge
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  • J Gee
    4.0 out of 5 stars How to TIE one on.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    fun book for an old Boy Scout, and for a young one as well
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  • MBFonz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Handy and wonderful little reference book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2021
    Format: FlexiboundVerified Purchase
    I bought this as a reference book of knots, as well as learning new knots that I want to pick up. This is handy and wonderfully compact! Very well illustrated and easy to see how to tie the various knots. I got this from a bookstore in England (UK), and it came with a nice clear plastic cover that really adds to the old time reference book and antique feel. I love it.
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  • Georgina
    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't know about Ashely but...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2003
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    for the price the best book on knots there is & I bought (and returned them all :-)
    Very complete concerning how to use the knots, and their terminology. Little pictograms in the upperhand corner show it's intended uses, and takes you through all the various types of material and how to prepare it for your work. But the real point is can you replicate the knot? And yes Pawson shows good detail both in picture and word of how to obtain that particular knot.
    The cover can also be used as a bookmark so go get some string and start knotting. I always keep some on me for when I have time with nothing to do. Knotting is a cheap and easy hobby but like all else, it takes practise.
    This book makes a great hobby totally affordable and fun.
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  • William J. Price
    5.0 out of 5 stars maybe not the be-all and end-all of knot books
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2015
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    but it's got every knot i could conceive of, and shows the knots being tied with different colored ropes to make every step perfectly clear. you don't need any other book.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Jack Miller
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2015
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    This is a great book with step by step instructions. Covers basic and complicated knots. Good buy
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  • フジコ
    5.0 out of 5 stars 見てるだけで奇麗
    Reviewed in Japan on March 5, 2003
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    表紙を見てもそうですが
    中はとてもカラフルに、きれいな色でまとまっています。
    色々と作る為に購入しましたが
    見ているだけでも奇麗です。
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  • I would like to order another one of this particular book, but you only had one in stock.Please would you notify me when that changes.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tying the knot
    Reviewed in Australia on December 31, 2023
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    Pocket size. Stimulating Christmas gift for adults and kids of various ages.
    Plus my own interest.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Get Knotted
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    A great reference guide to all the knots you ever need to know and a few you will never need, this book has very clear instructions and diagrams making knotting fun.
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