The Knot Bible 2nd edition

The Complete Guide to Knots and Their Uses

Nic Compton

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Hardback

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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
29 July 2025

Reference works; Ropework, knots & macrame; Boating

The definitive bible of every knot seafarers need to know, packed with step-by-step diagrams and photography.

Featuring all the knots, hitches, bends, splices, whipping and decorative knotwork that you would find on a boat, this comprehensive guide will help sailors, climbers, anglers and all those who regularly use knotwork master essential skills.

Over 200 knots are scored for strength, reliability, ease of tying (and untying) and usefulness. Step by step photographs show how to make each knot, and demonstrate how they can be used, such as in the rigging or for mooring boats. Interesting knot know-how sections give extra information about the knot's history, plus helpful tips and techniques, including choosing the right rope for the right task and using the right knot. As well as all the old standards the book also features quirky new knots like the Apple Pie knot.

With a beautiful modern design, and highly illustrated with full colour photographs and instructive diagrams throughout, The Knot Bible remains accessible to all sailors of all levels of experience whilst still being the king of knot books. This second edition has been updated and improved throughout and now also features extra sections showing photographs of each knot category used in a practical nautical setting as well as new material on splicing double braid rope.

By: Nic Compton
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 194mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 1.080kg
ISBN: 9781399404365
ISBN 10: 1399404369
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 29 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Nic Compton was deputy editor and then editor of Classic Boat from 1996 to 2000. Since then he has travelled the world as a freelance writer/photographer.

Reviews for The Knot Bible 2nd edition: The Complete Guide to Knots and Their Uses

Good presentation, with clear instructions and illustrations...almost too good to take to sea * Royal Naval Sailing Association * With a modern design, and highly illustrated with full colour photographs and instructive diagrams throughout, The Knot Bible remains accessible to all sailors of all levels of experience whilst still being the king of knot books * Fishing News * For those who want to learn the necessary skills and those who are already hooked on the art of know tying, The Knot Bible... is an excellent book on the subject * Towpath Talk * Spectacular book...explains the methods, frequently with light coloured line which makes the pictures easier to understand * Canoeist *