The Splicing Handbook: Techniques for Modern and Traditional Ropes

Demystifies the splicing of high-tech rope with detailed illustrations. Among the 23 splices analyzed here are the double braid, braid with 3-strand core, 8- and 12-plait, and traditional 3-strand twisted rope, eye splices for all of the synthetics; and rope-to-wire splices. Covers whipping and seizing, quick easy knots, rope care, and splicing tools.