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Suggest a book on tying knots appropriate for a 9 year old.
December 01, 2018, 04:24 PM
KevinCWSuggest a book on tying knots appropriate for a 9 year old.
The girlfriends nephew is getting into camping/survival/military stuff.
Among other x mas presents I wanted to get him a book to teach different knots. Any suggestions?
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StorminNormin is a good book I have.
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MikeinNCI've got the
Ashley's Book of Knots ...it's three inches thick and explains all kinda stuff about the differeing line's, knots, contruction, strength etc...
got it when I was a sailor from someone who loves me....
and he will need a good
marlinspike knife too
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December 01, 2018, 04:49 PM
sleepla8er.
While I don't have a specific book in mind to suggest, I prefer those that are illustrated over photos. The illustrated can show both the rope and using a different color line, show how it travels behind or around to make the knot.
This is an example of what I mean:
www.Amazon.com/Pro-Knot-Outdoor-Knots-John-Sherry/dp/0922273227/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1543704017&sr=1-4&keywords=knots Along with the book, get him some carabiners, a shackle, and several ropes of different types (climbing, fishing, paracord, webbing) that are of different thickness.
A rope bag to keep it stored would be nice touch and I bet much appreciated by his Mom!
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December 01, 2018, 05:54 PM
Chris42Figure out what you want, then check eBay for a good used book cheaper. Rope comes in different colors now. 10 or 20 feet of each would be good with the book.
December 01, 2018, 06:09 PM
GaryBFCan you steer him into Scouting? That's where I learned about knots.
December 01, 2018, 06:14 PM
vthokyquote:
Very good. I was going to suggest the Boy Scout Handbook.
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KevinCWquote:
Originally posted by GaryBF:
Can you steer him into Scouting? That's where I learned about knots.
That is up to his parents... and technically just my girlfriends nephew so I have no say.
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Elk Hunterquote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
quote:
Very good. I was going to suggest the Boy Scout Handbook.
Yup! So was I. Learned a lot of knots from that book when I was a kid.
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December 01, 2018, 08:22 PM
SilentIt's not a book, but...
Animated KnotsSilent
December 01, 2018, 08:46 PM
doublesharpVic Dunaway's
Baits, Rigs and Tackle would be a great book for a young outdoorsman.
https://www.amazon.com/Complet...rigs+and+tackle+book
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December 01, 2018, 09:26 PM
PossibleZombieGet him a US Army Ranger handbook.
December 01, 2018, 10:02 PM
Krazeehorsequote:
Originally posted by vthoky:
quote:
Very good. I was going to suggest the Boy Scout Handbook.
Or the pioneering merit badge book. (do they still have those?)
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December 02, 2018, 12:11 AM
jhe888Boy Scout Handbook
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DoveEggI learned by reading and practicing with this book:
The Klutz Book of Knots
December 02, 2018, 07:15 AM
SPWAMike0317Consider adding a rigging knife. Used for sailing it incorporates a sheepsfoot knife blade and a marlinspike. Some include a shackle key. Invaluable for rope work.
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ensigmaticKevin, when I got into sailing, then, subsequently, tree-climbing (as an adjunct to putting together a rig for climbing our boat's mast), I spent
a lot of time learning knots and splicing. I've books specific to sailing/boating and to tree-climbing, but, of the general-purpose books I have on knots, this one I think is the best for your needs:
What Knot?I particularly like the Flexibound binding. Makes it real easy to use.
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Keystonerquote:
Originally posted by DoveEgg:
I learned by reading and practicing with this book:
The Klutz Book of Knots
Second. I had the 1985 version when I was a kid. Perfect book for a kid. I can't believe people are recommending ABoK for a 9 year old.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1338..._apa_i_eXdbCbCPXZ48F
Year V December 02, 2018, 03:19 PM
HOGSTRquote:
Originally posted by StorminNormin:
This is a good book I have.
Great choice. My scoutmaster gave me this book years ago, I found it very helpful at that age. I would also recommend going by a sporting goods store and getting some climbing rope cut to a variety of 2-3' lengths and colors. This will aid in practicing and visualizing how each knot works. Seeing "inside" the knot can often be the hardest part of learning to tie.