В справочнике представлено множество описаний техники вязки различных узлов. Книга на английском языке, но рисунки на столько подробны и понятны, что не зная языка достаточно легко разобраться.
Knots have been present at every
stage of human progress, from their early use in making shelters and weapons to
the sailor's dependence on knots in the great age of overseas exploration
During this time thousands of knots have come into being for a vast range of
tasks The knots that I have chosen to include in this handbook are the most
useful of those that are still known today, each one whether centuries old or
newly discovered - having proved to be reliable, safe, and effective when tied
and used correctly Tving Knots Successfully
This book aims to help you identify the right knot lor
a task, and to tie it without getting into a frustrating tangle Start by
reading the section on Using Rope (p 8) so that you understand the properties
of different ropes, and how the condition and construction of a rope affects
the use and effectiveness of a knot tied in it Terms and techniques used in
knot tying are also included in this section, and it is essential to
familiarize yourself with these so that you can make the best use of the
step-by-step instructions. If your attempts at tying a knot are repeatedly unsuccessful,
check that the rope is positioned exactly as shown in the illustrations, and
ensure that the rope is placed under or over other parts of the knot as
instructed I also find it helpful to continually adjust the rope to the knot so
that the parts described may be easily recognized
