Knot Know-How: How to Tie the Right Knot for Every Job: A New Approach to Mastering Knots and Splices (Wiley Nautical)

A beautifully illustrated book covering knots, splices and whippings. Beginning with the ten knots everyone should know, it also covers bends, hitches, loops, bindings, fishing knots, seizing and handling rope. Each stage of each knot is illustrated and its uses, strong points and weak points are highlighted.