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.

Thank You,
Doug

"Doug" wrote in message
news:EA4Lb.773340$Tr4.2227159@attbi_s03...
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.

Thank You,
Doug




http://www.cabelas.com/information/c...ing-Knots.html
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...photoho sting
http://www.bricabrac.co.uk/nautical/article1.shtml?14
http://www.mistral.co.uk/42brghtn/knots/42ktlink.html
http://dmoz.org/Reference/Knots/
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/Snuggly...lls/knots.html
http://www.blacklakeny.com/boatknots.html
http://www.mistral.co.uk/42brghtn/knots/42ktmenu.html
http://directory.google.com/Top/Reference/Knots/
http://www.catamaranvega.com/vega/sa.../lesson16.html
http://www.directory.net/Reference/Knots/
http://www.seascout.org/about/progra...e_5_knots.html
http://deepcreekyachtclub.com/WebPage/knotmenu.html

Mark Browne

Is that it? Can't think of any more knot links? Sheesh!
Actually, that's an archivable message. Great resources. Here's one mo
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm

"Mark Browne" wrote in message
news:J15Lb.780363$Fm2.759460@attbi_s04...

"Doug" wrote in message
news:EA4Lb.773340$Tr4.2227159@attbi_s03...
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.

Thank You,
Doug





http://www.cabelas.com/information/c...ing-Knots.html

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...photoho sting
http://www.bricabrac.co.uk/nautical/article1.shtml?14
http://www.mistral.co.uk/42brghtn/knots/42ktlink.html
http://dmoz.org/Reference/Knots/
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/Snuggly...lls/knots.html
http://www.blacklakeny.com/boatknots.html
http://www.mistral.co.uk/42brghtn/knots/42ktmenu.html
http://directory.google.com/Top/Reference/Knots/
http://www.catamaranvega.com/vega/sa.../lesson16.html
http://www.directory.net/Reference/Knots/
http://www.seascout.org/about/progra...e_5_knots.html
http://deepcreekyachtclub.com/WebPage/knotmenu.html

Mark Browne

Actually, I do appreciate Mark's reply, though I expected some explanation
of why these knots belong in a 'significant' collection.
I was originally vague on purpose. I expected this newsgroup to respond with
nautical bias for obvious reasons. I do want this particular project to be
nautically oriented, but might want to try another without nautical bias.
But that's for another time and another newsgroup.

Thanks to all,
Doug


"Keith" wrote in message
...
Is that it? Can't think of any more knot links? Sheesh!
Actually, that's an archivable message. Great resources. Here's one mo
http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm

"Mark Browne" wrote in message
news:J15Lb.780363$Fm2.759460@attbi_s04...

"Doug" wrote in message
news:EA4Lb.773340$Tr4.2227159@attbi_s03...
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.

Thank You,
Doug






http://www.cabelas.com/information/c...ibrary-Camping
-Knots.html


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ayphotoho sti
ng
http://www.bricabrac.co.uk/nautical/article1.shtml?14
http://www.mistral.co.uk/42brghtn/knots/42ktlink.html
http://dmoz.org/Reference/Knots/
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/Snuggly...lls/knots.html
http://www.blacklakeny.com/boatknots.html
http://www.mistral.co.uk/42brghtn/knots/42ktmenu.html
http://directory.google.com/Top/Reference/Knots/
http://www.catamaranvega.com/vega/sa.../lesson16.html
http://www.directory.net/Reference/Knots/
http://www.seascout.org/about/progra...e_5_knots.html
http://deepcreekyachtclub.com/WebPage/knotmenu.html

Mark Browne

"Doug" wrote in message
news:9aJLb.9558$sv6.27473@attbi_s52...
Actually, I do appreciate Mark's reply, though I expected some explanation
of why these knots belong in a 'significant' collection.
I was originally vague on purpose. I expected this newsgroup to respond
with
nautical bias for obvious reasons. I do want this particular project to be
nautically oriented, but might want to try another without nautical bias.
But that's for another time and another newsgroup.

Thanks to all,
Doug

snip
I learned a fair number of knots in scouting. Got the badge to prove it!
The knots I actually use in boating are the overhand, square, clove (and
related cleat hitch), lark's head, half hitch (and double half hitch),
bowline and sheet bend.

I tossed in the shadow box links so you can see what a few other people have
done with the same problem.

Mark Browne
I won't mention the knots I use for fly-fishing for fear of starting a major
flame war!

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?

25 is too many.

I would add:

Double overhand - a much better stopper knot that a figure 8

Rolling Hitch - to assist in getting rid of overrides

Double sheet bend - for joining lines

Round turn and two half hitches - docking and attaching fenders

Clove hitch - temporarily tying a line to a spar or a life line

Cow hitch - for tying sails to stanchions

Bowline on a bight - emergency bosun's chair (really uncomfortable)



Jack

__________________________________________________
Jack Dale
Swiftsure Sailing Academy
Director/ISPA and CYA Instructor
http://www.swiftsuresailing.com
Phone: 1 (877) 470-SAIL (toll free)
__________________________________________________

On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 05:59:48 GMT, Jack Dale
wrote:
I would add:

Double overhand - a much better stopper knot that a figure 8

Rolling Hitch - to assist in getting rid of overrides

Double sheet bend - for joining lines

Round turn and two half hitches - docking and attaching fenders

Clove hitch - temporarily tying a line to a spar or a life line

Cow hitch - for tying sails to stanchions

Bowline on a bight - emergency bosun's chair (really uncomfortable)
================================================== =====

Good suggestions. I would add:

double sheepshank (for shortening a line in a pinch).

anchor bend (for anything that must NOT come untied).

tautline hitch (adjustability)

carrick bend (decorative)

monkey fist (heaving line)

cleat knot (docking)

Jack:
I know some of these knots and agree with you on some of on those I do
know. I'll look at those I'm not familiar with.
I'm curious about your Double Overhand opinion. I understand that the
Overhand is prone to jamming. How would you rate a Figure 8 in the,( bitter
end ), bight VS. a Double Overhand?

Wayne:
Thank you also. I am familiar with some of your suggestions and do agree
with most. I'll look at those I'm not familiar with.
I actually did have the Monkeys Fist in my original list...
Why a Double Sheepshank instead of just a Sheepshank?

Thanks to all,
Doug


"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 05:59:48 GMT, Jack Dale
wrote:
I would add:

Double overhand - a much better stopper knot that a figure 8

Rolling Hitch - to assist in getting rid of overrides

Double sheet bend - for joining lines

Round turn and two half hitches - docking and attaching fenders

Clove hitch - temporarily tying a line to a spar or a life line

Cow hitch - for tying sails to stanchions

Bowline on a bight - emergency bosun's chair (really uncomfortable)
================================================== =====

Good suggestions. I would add:

double sheepshank (for shortening a line in a pinch).

anchor bend (for anything that must NOT come untied).

tautline hitch (adjustability)

carrick bend (decorative)

monkey fist (heaving line)

cleat knot (docking)

Where in the Bay Area are you located?

"Doug" wrote in message
news:ypJLb.10259$nt4.20317@attbi_s51...

Jack:
I know some of these knots and agree with you on some of on those I do
know. I'll look at those I'm not familiar with.
I'm curious about your Double Overhand opinion. I understand that the
Overhand is prone to jamming. How would you rate a Figure 8 in the,(
bitter
end ), bight VS. a Double Overhand?

Wayne:
Thank you also. I am familiar with some of your suggestions and do agree
with most. I'll look at those I'm not familiar with.
I actually did have the Monkeys Fist in my original list...
Why a Double Sheepshank instead of just a Sheepshank?

Thanks to all,
Doug


"Wayne.B" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 08 Jan 2004 05:59:48 GMT, Jack Dale
wrote:
I would add:

Double overhand - a much better stopper knot that a figure 8

Rolling Hitch - to assist in getting rid of overrides

Double sheet bend - for joining lines

Round turn and two half hitches - docking and attaching fenders

Clove hitch - temporarily tying a line to a spar or a life line

Cow hitch - for tying sails to stanchions

Bowline on a bight - emergency bosun's chair (really uncomfortable)
================================================== =====

Good suggestions. I would add:

double sheepshank (for shortening a line in a pinch).

anchor bend (for anything that must NOT come untied).

tautline hitch (adjustability)

carrick bend (decorative)

monkey fist (heaving line)

cleat knot (docking)

On Sat, 10 Jan 2004 02:26:39 GMT, "Doug" wrote:

Why a Double Sheepshank instead of just a Sheepshank?

================================================== ==

If my memory is correct, a Sheepshank by itself has just a single
hitch on each end of the flat coil, and thus requires constant tension
to keep it from falling apart. A Double Sheepshank (again from
memory) has two hitches on each end, i.e., a virtual clove hitch,
and will stay tied even if the line goes slack.

Either one is an interesting looking knot for a display board although
you'll need relatively small line to tie them compactly.