Knotting Knives for Sale:
For further reading about the knives that I use take a look at Knotting Tools
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| Myerchin I have to say that the Myerchin is an absolutely superb knife. |
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Opinel This knives are so sharp and easy to keep sharp. The other thing that I like, is the it has a very fine and sharp edge at the tip. This makes it great for cutting cordage close to other cords. |
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Spyderco I just wish I could have one. |
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Camillus Marlin Spike Carbo Nitride Titanium Bonded Folding Knife-Black, 2.5-Inch |
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Hacking Knife A very cheap hard working knife that can easily be converted into a superb rigging knife. See Post Hacking Knife Conversion |
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Myerchin Marlin Spike for Sale
Marlin Spike |
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Although not as decorative, Myerchin do make a beautiful Marlin Spike and are readily available. |
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Whipping Twine for Sale:
Whipping Twine |
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Whipping Twine is often used for preventing the ends of ropes from fraying. I have also used some for net making |
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Tarred Line for Sale:
I can personally recommend that Tarred Line Below. It is a nice hard lay and holds its knot and shape well. Sometimes a good project does look better with tarred twine!!! Before you purchase, take a look at the Twine Size Chart
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When Purchasing, double check line size to ensure that you are getting the correct size you want to work with. |
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Swedish Fids for Sale
Swedish Fid |
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When splicing rope, these are great tools to help you get your strands under the lay of the rope. |
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Sailmaker’s Sewing Palm for Sale
Sailmaker's Palm |
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Getting needles through sail cloth or when making Ditty Bags can be rather difficult. However, this is made easier with the use of a Sailmaker's Sewing Palm |
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Paracord Jigs for Sale
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Jig Great tool that assists you with making Paracord bracelets. |
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Paracord Assorted as a starter kit? |
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Net Making Supplies for Sale
Netting |
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Net Making Book |
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Netting Needles - Sometimes when you purchase these, they do need a little rub down with sand paper. Sometimes there is some rough casting residue to remove. |
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Netting Twine |
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Monkey Fist Jig for Sale
Monkey Fist Jig |
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If you enjoy making a monkey's fist, then this jig will certainly make life easier and help speed up the process. |
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Knot Mug for Sale
Mugs |
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Knot Mug: Great little present for the person who loves to knot. The mug has a cleat for a handle and comes with a length of rope. |
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Knotting Book Recommendations
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Ashley Book of Knot (ABoK)
This really is the bible of all knots, consisting of over 600 pages and over 3000 diagrams Rating:
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Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs by Des Pawson
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The Marlinspike Sailor by Harvey Garret Smith If you are starting to build a collection of knotting books, then this is a great one to have in your library. Rating: |
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A Practical Guide to Tying Knots by Geoffrey Budworth This book contains 75 bends, hitches, knots, bindings, loops, mats, plaits, rings and slings. Rating: |
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Climbing Knots Book
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Climbing: Knots features instructional knot-making information for the novice climber. Pocket-size, it's portable and easy-to-use, with photos throughout to assist with learning. |
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Bushcraft Knots
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Bushcraft Knots - Why learn six knots that do one job each, when you can learn one knot that does six jobs. |
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Splicing
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Splicing Handbook, Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes |
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Ditty Bag Book
Ditty Bag |
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The Ditty Bag Book teaches modern-day sailors the art form of hand-making ditty bags to use on their own seaward travels. |
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