The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots and Ropework: Over 200 Tying Techniques with
Step-by-Step Photographs

"Divided into section such as loops, knots, hitches, decorative, etc and with
a whole lot of knots to suit most every occasion, and some text as to when to
use or avoid. Mainly it is step by step, high-gloss, full-color pictures of all
the steps with colored ropes and nice images of the knots in use or in nice
stills. Some knots have two steps, some take up a page or more so the detail
and every step is there, I'd estimate 97% of the time. I learn to tie so many
knots from this, my first, knot book. It is a handy reference, not too thick
and not too large. It is not pocket-size but I have the hardback and it is
a great book I would highly recommend, whether you are just starting, tie alot,
or need a book around for reference occasionally. It mentions many knots I never
knew existed and I was glad to be able to see and learn. Granted I have never
seen Ashley's Book of Knots, and don't have it yet, but I have this one and it
does the job and I have moved on to Marlinspike and decorative work, to add to
my knot-tying skill set, yet this one I always have in my ditty bag along with
two others right now. This is the basic one I use and I have two of decorative/
projects. So I would say if you think a picture is worth a thousand words, and
you need to know knots ranging from a reef knot to various bowlines to an alpine
butterfly to farmer's loops and Bimini twists to a one's you may or may not use
or thought to use but might because you would never know them without a book
like this, this is a great book to own and well worth it."

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