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The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots: (over 15,000 copies sold) Paperback – Illustrated, April 15 2012

by Geoffrey Budworth (Author)
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From the co-founder of the International Guide of Knot Tyers, comes an oversize, easy-to follow guide perfect for sailers, campers, fishermen, climbers, and everyone else who might want or need to tie a solid, useful knot

This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide unties the mysteries of more than eighty knots. Using clear photographs and diagrams, as well as straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions, any reader can master knots for fishing, boating, climbing, crafts, and household uses.

Climbers will feel safer knowing they have tied the perfect Water or Tape knot. Home decorators will enjoy trying their hand at the beautiful and elaborate Chinese Cloverleaf. Fishermen will fight big fish with more confidence.

Filled with fascinating knot lore, The Ultimate Book of Everyday Knots is perfect for anyone wishing to learn advanced knotting techniques for any purpose at all. Featuring illustrations throughout, sections include:

Overhand knots
Figure of eight knots
Bowlines and sheet bends
Crossing knots
And other useful knots

Whether for practical use or just for fun, this is a great place to start knotting—so grab a piece of rope, sit back, and enjoy
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  1. Print length
    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Skyhorse
  4. Publication date
    April 15 2012
  5. Dimensions
    22.86 x 1.52 x 27.94 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    1616085606
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1616085605
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Geoffrey Budworth co-founded the International Guild of Knot Tyers in 1982 and regularly contributes to its quarterly journal, Knotting Matters. He’s been described as “the father of forensic knotting” and occasionally gives evidence in court as an expert witness of knots found at crime scenes. Budworth is a well-known personality and author in the world of knots.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse; Illustrated edition (April 15 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1616085606
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1616085605
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 794 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.86 x 1.52 x 27.94 cm
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James Houghton
5.0 out of 5 stars Great selection of knots
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2023
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Just what I was looking for my new pontoon boat
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Vinnie
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have if you like camping
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2023
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Illustration is easy to follows. I like the book especially your doing a lot of camping.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2022
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I picked this up on "daily deal" sale because I like knots. I don't tie them often but have used them climbing, river running, camping, making a solid impression on a first date, etc. I find them to be, generally, an elegant thing and, perhaps, a good way for a single person to pass the time! 🙂. I even did a bit of macrame a long time ago.

In the Kindle edition, the photos are easily accessible and one can easily enlarge them and the quality remains good once enlarged. There is interesting background on the history of cordage which, when it became no longer interesting, I could skip ahead to the actual knots.

One observation is that the tying instructions offer one method and not necessarily the easiest. For example, I learned to tie the Alpine Butterfly in a dead simple fashion, easily remembered 20 years after my first introduction. The method in the book wasn't as simple but, perhaps, it shows better the actual mechanics of it.
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The Irishman
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book of knots.
Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2020
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As described.
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Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in Canada on December 24, 2021
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Great for the beginner. Easy to follow and clear pictures.
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Véronique Michaud
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2021
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barbara
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have!
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2018
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This book is just what I need. Perfect for new comers to the world of knots.
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Derrick Rothermel
4.0 out of 5 stars great book
Reviewed in Canada on October 9, 2020
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this is one of the best books on knots for the price
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KSM
5.0 out of 5 stars THE KNOT BIBLE!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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Thank you for creating this book. It is evident that you spent immense time researching knot history (fascinating in itself), the 5 types of knots, beautiful, clear, color drawings in step by step fashion, and explaining the function of each knot type, a knot that will NEVER slip, and even the knot experts organization (mostly in England where the Royal Navy used them) Also, you laid out the 5 or 6 known knot materials with strength rating, water reaction, temperature traits and even the different types of knot braids!! Now i can go to a store and quickly pick put the perfect rope for my purpose. With a knowledge of only 5 knots i can fasten common items securely without worry about failure. Even a money bag cinching knot! Well done! Nylon still one of the strongest materials. Spiderweb stronger than any other known material. Who would have guessed?!!
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alexandre
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente Livro
Reviewed in Brazil on March 18, 2023
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Demonstra de maneira bastante acessível como realizar os nós.
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Daisy Klock
5.0 out of 5 stars Good product
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2023
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Very instructive for beginners in macrame, also to refresh my memory of knots styles.
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Alejandra C.
4.0 out of 5 stars Still hard to follow
Reviewed in Germany on May 23, 2023
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It’s not as easy as it looks and the pictures and instructions can only do so much.
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Carlos
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow
Reviewed in Mexico on November 7, 2020
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Good book
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