
CraigHardy
Well-Known Member
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A while back, I became fascinated with tying knots. I went camping in the woods twice and during those times, there were a few knots I needed. I think one of them was to hang a clothesline and the other was to hang a tarp over my tent. I forget what I used for both of them, but they weren't correct. I know that. Looking back, I think I should have used a Blake's Hitch to secure and then adjust the lengths of those ropes (paracord for the tarp). That knot would have been perfect as I've used it on many other occasions. I use it in tree climbing a lot. That's where I learned it.
Anyway, I'd like to buy a book on knots. I don't need a huge one that will teach me every knot under the sun, I just need about 20 good knots that are useful for the outdoors and every day life. Any ideas?
I used to own The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots and Ropework by Geoffrey Budworth, but I have no idea where that went. It was too big anyway. Lots of useless knots in that one. Great explanations and photos though. I've also read that The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley is the one to own. Have you seen that though? Talk about overkill. I'd be swimming in useless knots if I owned that. Also, if memory serves, I don't think there were good photos in that. Just illustrations.
What would you suggest if you were going to go out and buy a book on knots today?
Anyway, I'd like to buy a book on knots. I don't need a huge one that will teach me every knot under the sun, I just need about 20 good knots that are useful for the outdoors and every day life. Any ideas?
I used to own The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots and Ropework by Geoffrey Budworth, but I have no idea where that went. It was too big anyway. Lots of useless knots in that one. Great explanations and photos though. I've also read that The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley is the one to own. Have you seen that though? Talk about overkill. I'd be swimming in useless knots if I owned that. Also, if memory serves, I don't think there were good photos in that. Just illustrations.
What would you suggest if you were going to go out and buy a book on knots today?