Articles tagged with 'rope-work'

The classic and complete book of knots first published in 1944 and still one of the best books on knots you'll find anywhere. If you don't have this book, you are lacking in your library. So many new knots to learn, you'll never go thru them all.

I picked up this book in La Coruna, Spain when the anchor snubber had broke in a previous anchorage in France. I asked one of the maritimo's if he knew someone who could splice rope as I had a project that needed doing. I'll never forget his amazement when he answered "All sailors know how to splice". I felt embarrassed so I bought this book and taught myself to splice! The snubber I...

I love books on knots and this is a super-handy one to slip into your pocket or backpack with a couple pieces of rope to while away some hours. A very nicely done book and one of my favorites to keep at my navstation for easy reference.

Another excellent reference book with wonderful illustrations showing how to tie each knot or do a splice. I love the small size and illustrations that help me understand how to work a knot properly. Having a good collections of knots you can tie easily is a skill every sailor should have. Well done!