The Complete Book of Knots and Ropework
Edition: New Ed edition
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
Published: March 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780715318317
Subjects: Handicrafts; Sailing - General; Crafts & Hobbies; Sports & Recreation; Hobbies/Crafts; Needlework - General; Knots and splices; Rope; Ropework
First sentence: The overhand or thumb knot (Figs 1 and 2) is not particularly useful in itself, other than for tying up parcels or a most un-seamanlike stopper knot.