Knots and Splices Author:Jeff Toghill Beginning with a description of different kinds of rope and their uses, this practical guide illustrates with step-by-step instructions and photographs the ?how-to? of tying a wide variety of secure nonjamming knots ? stopper knots, hitches, bends, loops, splices, decorative knots, whipping and seizing ? for use both afloat and ashore. Handy com... more »pact size.« less