Knot book?

candlelight001 · Dec 12, 2009

So many knot books out there... What do you guys like? Looking for definitive, some literary value (fun language or references), and ideally up to date for synthetic rope as well. Seems like the classics that might be more fun to look at might not be as up to date, so maybe you can't have both...

Farnsrocket · Dec 12, 2009

Not a book:

http://www.animatedknots.com/

BlackHills · Dec 12, 2009

Here you go... http://www.bushcraftliving.com/down...24-handbook-of-knots-and-splices-by-charles-e

PastorMarko · Dec 12, 2009

OutdoorValueStore.com, sets of:

Edible Wild Plants East, Edible Wild Plants West,
Knot Playing Cards, Survival Playing Cards.

http://www.outdoorvaluestore.com

This might be more fun, plus it is "waterproof", a must to take on the trail.
They are VERY nice people, I have a deck myself and I am VERY happy with it,
tell them PastorMarko sent you.

sircantaloupe · Dec 12, 2009

Make sure you learn the Rosendahl (aka Zepplin) bend and the Double Dragon loop knot. And adjustable grip hitch.

quietmike · Dec 12, 2009

Ashley book of knots is the bible of knot tying.

FoxholeAtheist · Dec 12, 2009

I've never liked Ashley's. It's a great resource for finding out if the knot was known in antiquity, but if you're looking for a good "how-to" kind of book, it's not the best.

My favorite for "how-to" information is Des Pawson's "Book of Knots"

Quirt · Dec 12, 2009

FoxholeAtheist said:
My favorite for "how-to" information is Des Pawson's "Book of Knots"

I concur...not only is it very well illustrated (step by step) with high quality photos but the knot is broken down in easy to understand task steps. Also the book itself is very hearty...designed to be bent back and laid open while you master a new knot.