Ashley Book of Knots Review
I already owned a good knot tying book. When I got it in my head that I really wanted to learn all kinds of decorative knot tying I did some investigation on the Internet. So many knot sites made reference to this "ABOK" and cited a number after it. I learned that ABOK referred to the Ashley Book of Knots. So, I ordered it. I understand now why this particular book is the one referenced; it really is the ultimate bible of knots! I don't mean to slight other knot tying books because with complicated knots, seeing the tying method presented differently can sometimes mean the difference between success or failure, so by all means collect other books too. It's just that the ABOK is the comprehensive reference that catalogs every knot imaginable and so should be the foundation of your knot book collection.
Ashley Book of Knots Overview
Describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. The book includes 4,000 knots, with all the varieties of shipboard knots as well as knots used by butchers, steeplejacks, electric linesmen, knitters, cobblers, surgeons, poachers and cowboys.
Ashley Book of Knots Specifications
The Ashley Book of Knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. But in this attractive, well-organized archive of more than 3,900 different knots--presented through 7,000 illustrations--the art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical reference and a reservoir of handy knowledge.
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Customer Reviews
THE knot book - connforge -
This book, although written towards sailors, is the definitive knot book in existence. Everything is in it, from boating knots, to fishing knots, to household knots, even a dozen ways to tie a neck tie. Don't waste your money on the other books, get this one and you'll have it forever. The illustrations are plentiful and accurate, very useful if you really want to figure it out.
The Ashley Book of Knots - Rick Hough - Middletown, OH, US
My husband has always wanted this book. He believes it is the KNOT LOVERS BIBLE.
He is very pleased with it.
All knots - JayGee -
If there is any type of knott you are looking for, or just wanted to know about this book has it. You will know why this certain knott was used or invented. A huge amount of pictures and text on how to tie knots. An expensive book but it's a very useful book. I'd say it's the bible of all knots. A sailors, climbers, or just a recreational persons bible on how to tie knots.
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