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Complete Book of Knots Paperback – July 1, 1997

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The Complete Book of Knots provides easy-to-follow instructions for selecting and tying more than 100 of the most useful knots. With knots for climbing, sailing, and fishing, every knot entry contains a brief introduction to the history and development of the knot, its alternative names, and information on its uses and special features. Color illustrations guide you step-by-step through the stages of tying each knot correctly and safely. Distinctive symbols provide a condensed at-a-glance key to all the suitable uses of a particular knot from the Bowline - the king of knots - to the elegant twists of the Cat's Paw and the practical simplicity of the Cow Hitch. In addition to knot-tying techniques, the book contains a comprehensive glossary of terms to guide you through the complexities of different rope types and helps you choose the right rope for every task. (7 1/2 X 10 1/4, 160 pages, photos, color illustrations, charts, icons)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1558216324
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lyons Press; First Edition (July 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781558216327
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1558216327
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.75 x 10.75 inches
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 110 ratings

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Customers find the book easy to follow with good descriptions and illustrations. They find the information helpful and detailed, providing a good reference for knot tying. The selection of knots is thorough, and the book includes all the knots they've wanted to learn. Readers recommend it as a useful resource for sailors, outdoor enthusiasts, and scouts.

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13 customers mention "Ease of follow"10 positive3 negative

Customers find the book easy to follow with good descriptions and pictures. They say it's a great reference source for the future.

"...question are more for function than decoration, but I'm able to follow the directions easily...." Read more

"This book is informative and easy to follow. I've found J.D Lenzen has simplified knot tying making it easy for novice's and beginners...." Read more

"This is a good beginners book that provides relatively clear instructions...." Read more

"...10 year old son and while the book seems fine, it's a little on the complicated side for him. (He's a really bright kid, by-the-way.)..." Read more

13 customers mention "Information quality"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book informative and helpful for basic knots. It provides detailed instructions with good illustrations. The explanations are clear, and the book demonstrates where different knots can be used. Overall, customers consider it a useful reference source at a reasonable price.

"...inclusion of a description for where a given knot can be used is very helpful...." Read more

"This book is informative and easy to follow. I've found J.D Lenzen has simplified knot tying making it easy for novice's and beginners...." Read more

"...illustrations are difficult to puzzle out, but overall the book has been very helpful." Read more

"...Just all around great book to have as a reference." Read more

10 customers mention "Knot tying"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a good reference for learning knots. They appreciate the thorough selection of knots and descriptions for each one. The book includes all the knots they've wanted to learn and more, making them both enjoyable and frustrating at the same time.

"...The selection of knots is pretty thorough and the inclusion of a description for where a given knot can be used is very helpful...." Read more

"...I've found J.D Lenzen has simplified knot tying making it easy for novice's and beginners. Unlike some other books on the market...." Read more

"This book is a good reference to the art of tying knots. I have been working on knots the past few weeks...." Read more

"...for knot tying and the pictures along with an explanation of tying the knot are excellent...." Read more

8 customers mention "Illustrations"6 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book. They mention decent illustrations, interesting histories, and excellent pictures showing even novices how to do knots.

"The book wasn't quite as complete as I had hoped, but the illustrations are good, and the short histories on the knots were interesting...." Read more

"...Lots of technical info., good illustrations. All in all, not a bad effort. Those who are mystified by knots, like me, will glean useful knowledge." Read more

"...to translate into the actual knot and some of the illustrations are difficult to puzzle out, but overall the book has been very helpful." Read more

"...has a little history about the origin of the knot, its use, and excellent pictures showing even us novices how to tie it correctly...." Read more

3 customers mention "Sailor value"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for sailors, outdoor enthusiasts, and scouts. They say it's good for beginning boaters and kayakers.

"...I would highly recommend for sailors, outdoorsmen, and scouts." Read more

"...Great reference source for the future as well. Good for the beginning boater (two more words required)" Read more

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  • Grant Fritchey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fine book. Good explanations
    Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2008
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    Amazingly enough, I wasn't entirely satisifed with Mr. Budworth's book on decorative knots, The Complete Book of Decorative Knots. This one is different. Maybe it's because the knots in question are more for function than decoration, but I'm able to follow the directions easily. The selection of knots is pretty thorough and the inclusion of a description for where a given knot can be used is very helpful. I've found it very useful learning new knots and reviewing knots I've used in the past. I've been using it as a reference while teaching Scouts how to tie basic knots. It's been very handy.
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  • Charles R. Hoffman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - Arrived in perfect condition
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
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    I am very happy to have found a copy of this book. While it was used, it arrived in pristine condition and I doubt it was ever read.
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  • Rod
    5.0 out of 5 stars Decorative Fusion Knots
    Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2011
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    This book is informative and easy to follow. I've found J.D Lenzen has simplified knot tying making it easy for novice's and beginners. Unlike some other books on the market. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the art of decorative knots and knot tying.
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  • John K.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Illustrations, Interesting Histories
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2008
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    The book wasn't quite as complete as I had hoped, but the illustrations are good, and the short histories on the knots were interesting. For the price, it was a fine book. Some knots have different names and it seems that there were several repeated knots in the pages of the book. I'm sure this was because of the way the book was organized, but I would rather have had more knots than repeated ones.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • George Tarr
    4.0 out of 5 stars A reasonably helpful basic book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2010
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    This is a good beginners book that provides relatively clear instructions. The text is sometimes a bit hard to translate into the actual knot and some of the illustrations are difficult to puzzle out, but overall the book has been very helpful.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Carl G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars easy
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2008
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    I've owned half a dozen knot books, and this is the best of them. The problem with so many knot books is they show you step three as step one, and make you feel like an idiot because you can't even start. This one doesn't do that. It has by far the easiest instructions for a monkey's fist of any book I've seen.
    I don't get the critical reviews. The author is a certified knot superstar and certainly knows his junk. He's seen the other books, and wrote this one. I think most of the criticisms fall into the "over-analyzing" category, or people who just aren't comfortable with two-thumbs-upping anything. Listen--this is a fantastic book. You want to learn knots? It'll teach you.
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  • Dale in Albuquerque
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hobbies
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016
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    This book is a good reference to the art of tying knots. I have been working on knots the past few weeks. I am and have been curious about the origin of these useful tools and techniques for a while. These works of art are a joy to tye and frustrating at the same time, as are the hobbies of most people. I will be purchasing a few more books to further my knowledge of this art. Thanks to the Author of this fine book.
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  • Ralph W. Hinrichs
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Knot Review
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2008
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    I found this to be a very good reference for knot tying and the pictures along with an explanation of tying the knot are excellent. The book is also great as it provides a history of the knot. The book even has some poems about knots. Just all around great book to have as a reference.
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  • Pat Ruaune
    5.0 out of 5 stars A learning hobby
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 7, 2018
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    I am enjoying learning knots for every occasion. Mostly for securing loads or boats.
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  • Robin F Bertomen
    2.0 out of 5 stars More like a pre-print . . .
    Reviewed in Germany on January 6, 2025
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    . . . or printer's odd lot because the diagrams seem to be printed with only 2 of the RGYBIV ('primary' colors used to produce secondary colors for final prints. Everything looks washed-out -- in other words the version of printing that does not make it to a book sellers' shelves. It's readable, but doesn't look like a final product.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2016
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    Arrived quicker than expected, packaged well and exactly as described. Thank you.
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  • Debbie P.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2015
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    Good illistrations
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  • Julia May
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2015
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    Top book as recommended by scout leaders!
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