More than 100,000 copies sold! Knots in Use is a bestseller amongst knotting books. Uniquely it shows at a glance both how to tie the knot, bend or hitch, and how to use it most effectively. It covers all the most useful and practical knots, bends, hitches, whippings and splices in everyday use by anyone going to sea. Colin Jarman's straightforward text and excellent colour photographs coupled with Bill Beavis' exceptionally clear drawings make this a very user-friendly book - ideal for the many evening class students who have relied on it over the years.