Chapman Knots: (A Chapman Nautical Guide)

Rating:
Summary: There Are Better Books For Learning Knots
Review: A lot of people lay the claim that "Chapman's Book of Knots" is the sailor bible for knots. It is a good book but not for beginners. If you are new to sailing I would recommend "The Klutz Book of Knots" first, then Chapmans's.

Rating:
Summary: There Are Better Books For Learning Knots
Review: A lot of people lay the claim that "Chapman's Book of Knots" is the sailor bible for knots. It is a good book but not for beginners. If you are new to sailing I would recommend "The Klutz Book of Knots" first, then Chapmans's.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent book on nautical knot basics
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I took it on a long airplane trip with a three-foot length of rope and entertained myself for hours learning the knots, what they are used for, and why they are better than other knots for particular purposes. It's probably literally true that there are 100 knots described in the book, but many are variations of a basic knot. The instructions and diagrams are easy to understand and follow, as are the history and physics of the knots. Plus the book is physically small and flexible, so it's easy to take along.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent book on nautical knot basics
Review: I really enjoyed this book. I took it on a long airplane trip with a three-foot length of rope and entertained myself for hours learning the knots, what they are used for, and why they are better than other knots for particular purposes. It's probably literally true that there are 100 knots described in the book, but many are variations of a basic knot. The instructions and diagrams are easy to understand and follow, as are the history and physics of the knots. Plus the book is physically small and flexible, so it's easy to take along.

Rating:
Summary: Clear and easy to follow
Review: This is the best book on knots that I've seen, and I've looked at a lot of them for both Scouting and sailing. The diagrams are clear and easy to follow. The uses and limitations of each knot are also explained, making the learning much more practical.