The Morrow Guide to Knots: for Sailing, Fishing, Camping, Climbing
by Guido Regazzoni, Mario Bigon
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Book Reviews of The Morrow Guide to Knots: for Sailing, Fishing, Camping, Climbing
Book Review: Excellent and practical basic knot book
Summary: 5 Stars
This book makes an excellent selection of knots. Four stopper knots, including ways of making them in series; eight hitches, including very thorough coverage of various ways to tie the clove hitch including under tension; eight loops; four running knots; eight bends; seven knots for eye hooks; five knots for flatted hooks; two bends and a stopper knot for fishing line; two fishing line loops; two swivel hitches, and quite a few decorative knots.So this is not 70 knots for the sailor, since quite a few are for fishing, but it's a really solid core of knots for sailing. I'm not well able to judge its broadness for the fisherman but it certainly seems to cover the bases.
The pictures are good, the instructions are good... you really couldn't want anything more except for the book to stay open more easily. But, there's no way they could have accomplished that while giving you so many pages (254) in a compact book you can easily take with you. This book is an excellent buy.
Book Review: A great book, knot kidding.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have seen many different knot books over the years and I have not seen a book that covers so many different kinds of knots with such complete descriptions of how to tie the knots. The pictures are very clear, the step by step instructions are helpful and easy to follow and there is an interesting description of the use of and history behind each knot. Most other books lack one or more of these aspects and takes away a great deal from what the book is trying to help you accomplish.I recommend this book for anyone that is interested or involved in sailing, fishing, camping, climbing or scouting. I have found The Morrow Guide to Knots to be the helpful, comprehensive and interesting. Whether you are looking for a book to help guide you through knots you need to know, or you just want to learn how to tie new knots, this book will be with you every step of the way.
Book Review: Great resource
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book and a good rope back in 2005 and for a long time I was kind of addicted to learning all the various knots and working on them with my practice rope. The pictures are clear and the explanations are too. I don't know how thorough it is regarding all the types of knots known to man, but there was way more here than I could possibly implant in my permanent memory anyway. I think this book, combined with a nice rope, would be a way-cool gift for any mentally-stable guy. I say "mentally-stable" because this book includes clear directions on how to make a noose! You'd hate to cause a tragedy like someone hanging themselves using your gift. At least I think you would. I would. But anyway, for most folks who are of reasonable stability this would make a very creative and unique gift.Book Review: Maybe good for the more experienced....
Summary: 3 Stars
Pro's: Shows most of the useful knots out there, and several ways to tie them.
Con's: Confusing several times between steps, both by the lack of adequate explanation and visual representation. Also very little in the way of expounding on the different uses of all of the knots. Very little or usually no history on the knots. Wayyy too many repeats on how to tie the same knots.
Bottom line: Seems like the publishers just wanted to make some quick cash. Though there is indeed useful information and pictures, it just lacks so much. Unless you are planning on becoming a sailor, I highly suggest you go with a different source for learning.
Book Review: Excellent Book on Tying Knots
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Morrow Guide to Knots" offers excellent coverage of how to tie a wide variety of knots. True to its goal of illustrating how to tie knots, this book does just what it says it does.
While a bit dated (the back of the book states that it takes full advantage of "...color photography..."), this book has stood the test of time quite well. I was able to pick this book up and start tying complex knots within minutes.
This is a useful book for individuals with an interest in boating, fishing, camping and/or climbing. I found, and continue to find, this book to be quite useful.