Basic Essentials of Knots for the Outdoors
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This practical and informative guide provides step-by-step instructions and diagrams for tying the ten most useful knots and hitches used in outdoor and wilderness environments. It also includes twenty-two variations on these knots, as well as four essential splices and lashings. "Basic Essentials Knots for the Outdoors" also contains expert advice on determining the best knot and rope for the task at hand, how to prepare new ropes, and correct care and maintenance techniques.
TitleThe Basic Essentials of Knots for the Outdoors
Place of publicationIndiana
PublisherICS Books
Year of publication1990
Paginationvi, 65 p.
IllustrationsIllus., black and white diagrams and drawings
Dimensions15.2 x 22.8 cm
Materialbook
Series titleThe Basic Essentials Series
Class numberVM533 .J33 1990
ISBN0-934802-57-2
NotesThe International Guild of Knot Tyers Collection
Subjectknots and splices, ropes, cable