Bestselling pocket-sized book on rope and wire work, with clear full colour photographs and straightforward explanations throughout.

Knots and Splices, first published in 1953, has been used by many thousands of sailors all over the world. The new edition of this much loved reference has now been completely revised to bring it up to date with modern developments. - Superb full colour photographs show the formation of each knot. - Refers to modern materials and their properties. - Covers knots, bends, hitches, loops, whippings, seizings and much more. A comprehensive pocket guide designed for anyone wanting to work with rope.

'Some information on slipping, untying and other aspects of the knots is accompanied by curiosities of interest. The small size makes this a very handy pocket guide.'