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The International Guild of Knot Tyers (IGKT), founded in the United
Kingdom in 1982, published in June of 1999 from their Surrey branch a list
of six knots they think should be known first for use with modern rope.
These are the figure 8 knot (see page 10), sheet bend (see page 14), bowline
(see page 52), rolling hitch (see page 69), constrictor knot (see page 73),
and the round turn and two half hitches (see page 86). They further
suggested the figure 8 might be the best overall knot since it can be
modified to serve as a stopper, bend, loop, or hitch (see Knot Terminology,
page x). The “Surrey Six,” however, despite its thoughtful creation, may not
meet all of your knot needs.
This book is divided into those three categories. But knots
themselves do not divide neatly. The overhand knot, for example, falls
easily into all three categories, as does the double overhand and the half
hitch. The bowline, too, is useful in camping, climbing, and boating. The
fisherman’s knot is used by campers and climbers (as well as fishermen),
and the sheet bend and double sheet bend could be useful in almost any
situation. And it’s always fun to tie a monkey’s fist even if you don’t need
one.
Due to the lack of a neat division of knots into categories, I encourage
you to read the entire book. As a camper, you may find the knot you have
always wanted in the boating or climbing chapter. A boater’s soon-to-be
favorite knot might be found in the chapter on miscellaneous knots. And the
quest for the perfect knot or knots is sure to be, as it always has been, an
enjoyable journey.