Officially licensed by the Boy Scouts of America, this handy deck of wipe-clean cards is great for sailors, campers, anglers, or anyone who wants to tie the perfect knot for any situation.

• Features clear instructions and annotated step-by-step photographs
• Conveniently sized for storage in backpacks, on boats, or in tackle boxes

For more than 25 years Des Pawson has run a rope working business and teaches and displays his skills at exhibitions, boat shows, and museums in the United States and Europe. He is a frequent contributor to magazines and newspapers, and is a cofounder of the International Guild of Knot Tyers.