I have a very comprehensive book on knots, "The Ashley Book of Knots", by Clifford W. Ashley. It not only is a tremendous catalog of knots for all kinds of specific purposes, with photos and instructions, it also teaches the theory of how knots work.
I also have the Ashley Book of Knots. It's a good reference book. However, there are several errors within the book and due to its publication date, compared with new rope technology, a lot of the advice doesn't apply anymore. For example, advice of knots being secure may not be when tied with modern synthetic rope. It is a nice book to have and part of a collection.
Drawn in and keen to learn…. Did I miss something though? For all the deep and engaging knot talk, I failed to find where any knots are taught….wasn’t this the idea?
In this short artictle, there is an explanation for five different types of knots, and also a photo of five different knots (with the name of the knot). The sixth paragraph explains "not to focus on specific knots but instead, explore their purpose ... breaking them down into categories ... Bend Knots, Binding Knots, Hitch Knots, Loop Knots, and Stopper Knots." Which the article then continues to address.
The article essentially explains that learning 5 knots (one from each category) is important, and provides an example of each type of knot.
Rolling hitch is great, I use it over the clove hitch while sailing. Let me give you a task: tie a rolling hitch on its own standing line. Have a look and see what knot you create.
I have a very comprehensive book on knots, "The Ashley Book of Knots", by Clifford W. Ashley. It not only is a tremendous catalog of knots for all kinds of specific purposes, with photos and instructions, it also teaches the theory of how knots work.
I also have the Ashley Book of Knots. It's a good reference book. However, there are several errors within the book and due to its publication date, compared with new rope technology, a lot of the advice doesn't apply anymore. For example, advice of knots being secure may not be when tied with modern synthetic rope. It is a nice book to have and part of a collection.
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Drawn in and keen to learn…. Did I miss something though? For all the deep and engaging knot talk, I failed to find where any knots are taught….wasn’t this the idea?
In this short artictle, there is an explanation for five different types of knots, and also a photo of five different knots (with the name of the knot). The sixth paragraph explains "not to focus on specific knots but instead, explore their purpose ... breaking them down into categories ... Bend Knots, Binding Knots, Hitch Knots, Loop Knots, and Stopper Knots." Which the article then continues to address.
The article essentially explains that learning 5 knots (one from each category) is important, and provides an example of each type of knot.
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The adjustable bend is a new one on me, does it work like a rolling hitch
It's different from a rolling hitch but works similarly you can have a look here: https://youtu.be/cXZb4vcMVVM?si=EPew4H2eANjOJkj4
Used rolling in practice this last week while sailing
Rolling hitch is great, I use it over the clove hitch while sailing. Let me give you a task: tie a rolling hitch on its own standing line. Have a look and see what knot you create.
The red is a rolling hitch, yes?