Knots and Knot Tying, The Practical Guide to: Over 200 tying techniques, comprehensively illustrated in 1200 step-by-step photographs - Geoffrey Budworth

Knots and Knot Tying, The Practical Guide to: Over 200 tying techniques, comprehensively illustrated in 1200 step-by-step photographs - Geoffrey BudworthKnots have been around for thousands of years even Neolithic man tied the reef knot, clove hitch and running noose. There are several thousand knots in existence and an almost infinite number of variations. This reference manual and practical handbook presents over 200 of the most essential knots. All the key knot types are covered, including bends, hitches, bindings, loops, mats, plaits, rings and slings. You will find familiar knots, such as the

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