The Handbook of Knots: Expanded Edition — Des Pawson
British master rigger’s photographic guide to lashing storm tarps, hoisting wire antennas & vehicle recovery.
Why This Dead-Tree Manual Belongs in Your UK Blackout Library
Written by the British co-founder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers (Ipswich), organising over 100 knots by practical task rather than nautical trivia.
When regional power and broadband networks fail during a severe British winter storm, digital PDFs and video streams cannot be accessed. Keeping the physical print edition of The Handbook of Knots: Expanded Edition (2016 edition) in your household binder ensures zero-power access to verified procedures across Phase 1: Hours 0–72 (Acute Blackout).
Bibliographic & Companion Hardware Specification
| Title & Author | The Handbook of Knots: Expanded Edition — Des Pawson |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 / ISBN-10 | 978-1405333917 / |
| Edition & Price | 2016 edition • £16.99 RRP |
| Skill Tier & Outage Phase | Tier 1: Foundation & Family • Phase 1: Hours 0–72 (Acute Blackout) |
| Chapter-Matched Hardware Kit | OGA-KIT-076 — Arborist & Marine Rope Splicing Fid Set, Tarred Hemp Marline, Sailmaker’s Palm & 550 Paracord Rig (£58): Colour-coded step-by-step tying guides for securing storm-damaged roofs, tensioning 868MHz/HF antenna halyards, strapping IBC water tanks, and towing vehicles. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is The Handbook of Knots: Expanded Edition (ISBN 978-1405333917) essential for UK household resilience?
British master rigger’s photographic guide to lashing storm tarps, hoisting wire antennas & vehicle recovery. Written by the British co-founder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers (Ipswich), organising over 100 knots by practical task rather than nautical trivia.
Which stocked UK hardware kit pairs directly with The Handbook of Knots: Expanded Edition?
The Handbook of Knots: Expanded Edition is chapter-matched with OGA-KIT-076 (Arborist & Marine Rope Splicing Fid Set, Tarred Hemp Marline, Sailmaker’s Palm & 550 Paracord Rig, £58): Colour-coded step-by-step tying guides for securing storm-damaged roofs, tensioning 868MHz/HF antenna halyards, strapping IBC water tanks, and towing vehicles.