The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots and Ropework : Over 200 Tying Techniques with Step-by-Step Photographs (Paperback)

from misericordia

I won't call it the Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots. The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots would be Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford Ashley. However, this book is glossy and easy on the eyes. It could act as a good coffee table book with actually useful content.

from mastersonso

This book is my response to all those "purists" who say the only good knot book out there is the Ashley Book of Knots. Eat modern publishing trends, you anachronists!

from mastersonso

This book is my response to all those "purists" who say the only good knot book out there is the Ashley Book of Knots. Eat modern publishing trends, you anachronists!

from Whiskey3pa

Useful book with solid illustrations. Size is such that it lays open nicely if using it to tie. You can never have too many knot books.

from Paulpieter

Very interesting book with well displayed techniques for knots and rope work. I would not call it an ultimate encyclopedia though. There is no descriptions of splices i.e. the eye splice and back splice for example which I would consider ropework that can be found in the old boyscout books. Also ...