Knots and Splices

Knots and Splices

by Colin Jarman (Author)

Synopsis

Knots and Splices is the bestselling truly pocket-sized book on rope and wire work, splices, and all types of knots, and has been continuously in print for almost 50 years. It has become the basic handbook showing how to tie the most useful and indispensable knots, bends and splices and has sold worldwide to sailors, campers, scouts, climbers, fishermen and outdoors people. Each straightforward explanation of how to achieve the knot or splice is accompanied by clear colour photographs of each stage, making learning easy. Thoroughly revised and updated by Colin Jarman, author of the highly successful Knots in Use for sailors, this book is essential for anyone interested in learning how to tie knots simply and quickly.

$10.71

Quantity

2 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
Edition: 2nd edition
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 09 May 2006

ISBN 10: 0713677481
ISBN 13: 9780713677485

Media Reviews
Best selling book on rope and wire work. First published in 1963 and now fully updated to include modern ropes and fibres. In colour and truly pocket sized. Simple, straightforward and informative. Gaffer's Log (December 2006) 'Some information on slipping, untying and other aspects of the knots is accompanied by curiosities of interest. The small size makes this a very handy pocket guide.' Canoeist (June 2007)
Author Bio
Cyrus Day completed his major work over 50 years ago, and did a great deal of research into ropes and ropework in general. Colin Jarman is an accomplished photographer and journalist and the author of Knots in Use (ACN). Editor location:Suffolk