Y'know, I might just include that. In my nautical collection as well as the
possible nobn-nautical collection.

Thanks,
Doug


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 03:59:32 GMT, "Doug" wrote:

My wife bought me a shadow box in which to place a collection of knots.
If
you've ever been to Horatio's in San Leandro, CA you know just what I
mean.

At any rate, I'm interested in knots of significance that I should
include
in this collection. I do have Ashley's Book of Knots. It certainly
appears
to be the definitive source on knots, but there is no list of
'Significant
Knots'.

I expect the completed display will be between 15 and 25 knots.

I have chosen 3 knots for this project so far. They a Figure( of )
Eight,
Reef, and Bowline.
Why? Because they seem to me to be essential knots to know.

Which knots would you include? How about your 'top 25'? And if you care
to
explain, why should the knot be included?

Please note that my 'reply to' email address is not valid, so if you're
inclined to reply please do so to the newsgroup.

The most significant knot ever:

The Noose. :)

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
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"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

~~ snippage ~~

The most significant knot ever:

The Noose. :)

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test

On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 06:31:42 GMT, "Doug" wrote:

Y'know, I might just include that. In my nautical collection as well as the
possible nobn-nautical collection.

By the way, The Noose knot actually has an application beyond it's
association with capital punishment - it is basically a lasso with
it's many applications.

If you are doing a nautical/historical knot board (something that I
always wanted to do, but "things" got in the way) you might want to
consider the Dropper Knot of which there are a ton of variations, the
most popular being the Blood Loop Dropper. Another which dates back
to the 16th Century is the Cat's Paw, the Anchor Bend whose use is
obvious and origin unknown, the Water Knot which goes all the way back
to the 15th Century and finally, the most practical of ancient knots,
The Splice - which is a knot.

Have fun with your project.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
----------
"My rod and my reel - they comfort me."

St. Pete, 12 Lb. Test