This site is about Knots, Rope and people who use knots. You will find sections on Hitches, Occupational knots, Common knots and Specialist knots. Some of the hitches displayed are the bowling hitch, lobster buoy hitch, slippery hitch and clove hitch. Under specalist knots you will find knots related to climbing, sailing and fishing. Ocupational knots include constrictor and weavers knots. Each section will contain knots that are usually associated with that activity. You will also find other items that are not related to a specific trade or activity. However, many knots that are accosiated with a particular activity will have its roots in sailing or seagoing vessels. This will include knots such as Monkeys Fist, Splices and the Turks Head. Overall there are more than 4000 known knots in existance, many of which have historical roots. Even today new knots are invented to deal with specific situations which arise. There is also a section on books about tying knots, so if you are after a good reference take a look at the suggested titles. Please enjoy the site and take a little time to read my Privacy Policy and Copyright Statements . They contain some useful information which may be of use to you.

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