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The author sincerely thanks his fellow knot-tyers for farther, and may even be able to contribute by
having shared their knowledge and skills so freely. deriving a simpler tying method, perhaps a new
Whether they are members of the International knot, or even make some meaningful contribution
Guild of Knot Tyers, KnotHeads Worldwide, or to the store of knot knowledge.
simply the folks who stop by any of the demon stra- Among the names of people whom I wish to
tions and displays in which I have taken part, their thank on this page, if I have not already done so
knowledge has been invaluable in providing pointers many times in person, are Brian Field, Harold Scott,
and answers to the questions that plague each of us Georg Schaake, Gary Sessions, and Bud Brewer, all
when making a knot for the first time. Without the of whom have now passed away – thank you all for
available knowledge of those who have gone before, your great contributions to an ongoing craft that is
each of us would be forced to start from scratch and still alive and well, thanks to your efforts. Finally,
would undoubtedly find the process less inventive and with the hope that she will forgive my putting
and more a simple search for whatever truths knot- her name last and by no means least on these
tying brings – it has charms to soothe the savage pages, my wife, Kim. Without your support and
breast [William Congreve: The Mourning Bride; encouragement this would not have been possible –
1697 originally: Musick has charms to sooth the thank you!
savage breast] or it may be that it shows the person This book is dedicated to the memory of all great
just how much their persistence may be stretched. knot-tyers and to all who have trodden this rare and
By standing on the shoulders of giants we see exotic path – the journey continues!