In this thoroughly modern guide, author Percy W. Blandford focuses on styles in use today, many tailored to new synthetic ropemaking materials. He untangles the secrets behind a fascinating array of knots, including:Basic knots, from common bends to bowlinesJoining knots, including the "e;weaver's,"e; "e;surgeon's,"e; and "e;thief"e; knotsRunning and multiple loopsFisherman's and climber's knots… plus many other varieties, as well as the best way to secure loops, rings, and hitches. A detailed look at splicing ranges from fundamentals to methods for use with braided rope and wire. More than 290 diagrams appear throughout the text, illustrating the step-by-step formation of every knot.
