"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.

Bestselling pocket-sized book on rope and wire work, with clear full colour photographs and straightforward explanations throughout.

About the Author
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

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)



Book Information
ISBN 9780713677485
Author Colin Jarman
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 78g