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'''Ashley's stopper knot''', also known as the '''Oysterman's stopper''', is a [[knot]] developed by [[Clifford Ashley|Clifford W. Ashley]] around 1910. It makes a well-balanced trefoil-faced [[Stopper (knot)|stopper]] at the end of the rope, giving greater resistance to pulling through an opening than other common stoppers. Essentially, the knot is a common [[Overhand noose]], but with the end of the rope passing through the noose eye, which closes upon it. | '''Ashley's stopper knot''', also known as the '''Oysterman's stopper''', is a [[knot]] developed by [[Clifford Ashley|Clifford W. Ashley]] around 1910. It makes a well-balanced trefoil-faced [[Stopper (knot)|stopper]] at the end of the rope, giving greater resistance to pulling through an opening than other common stoppers. Essentially, the knot is a common [[Overhand noose]], but with the end of the rope passing through the noose eye, which closes upon it. | ||
Ashley developed this knot in trying to duplicate a knot he saw on a boat in a local | Ashley developed this knot in trying to duplicate a knot he saw on a boat in a local oyster fishing fleet. When he had a chance to observe the knot up close at a later time he realized it was just a badly water-swollen [[Figure-of-eight knot|figure eight]] stopper knot. | ||
==Tying== | == Tying == | ||
[[Image:Ashley-stopper-tying-ABOK-526.jpg|left|450px]] <br style="clear:left;" /> | [[Image:Ashley-stopper-tying-ABOK-526.jpg|left|450px]] <br style="clear:left;" /> | ||
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#First close the noose on the working part by pulling on the standing part, then remove any remaining slack in the knot by pulling on the working part. The knot should have a tidy, triangular shape where the standing part enters the knot. (See image at right.) | #First close the noose on the working part by pulling on the standing part, then remove any remaining slack in the knot by pulling on the working part. The knot should have a tidy, triangular shape where the standing part enters the knot. (See image at right.) | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
* [[List of knots]] | * [[List of knots]] | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.layhands.com/knots/Knots_Miscellaneous.htm www.layhands.com] | * [http://www.layhands.com/knots/Knots_Miscellaneous.htm www.layhands.com] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
*{{cite book | author=Budworth, Geoffrey | title=The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework | publisher=Anness Publishing LTD | year=2001 | id=ISBN 1-84309-146-1}} | *{{cite book | author=Budworth, Geoffrey | title=The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework | publisher=Anness Publishing LTD | year=2001 | id=ISBN 1-84309-146-1}} | ||
*{{cite book | author=Ashley, Clifford W. | title=[[The Ashley Book of Knots]] | publisher=Doubleday & Company | year=1944 | id=ISBN 0-385-04025-3}} | *{{cite book | author=Ashley, Clifford W. | title=[[The Ashley Book of Knots]] | publisher=Doubleday & Company | year=1944 | id=ISBN 0-385-04025-3}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Knots]] |
Latest revision as of 14:11, 27 December 2009
Ashley's stopper knot | |
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Names | Ashley's stopper knot, Ashley stopper knot, Oysterman's stopper |
Category | stopper |
Origin | Clifford Ashley |
ABoK | #526 |
Ashley's stopper knot, also known as the Oysterman's stopper, is a knot developed by Clifford W. Ashley around 1910. It makes a well-balanced trefoil-faced stopper at the end of the rope, giving greater resistance to pulling through an opening than other common stoppers. Essentially, the knot is a common Overhand noose, but with the end of the rope passing through the noose eye, which closes upon it.
Ashley developed this knot in trying to duplicate a knot he saw on a boat in a local oyster fishing fleet. When he had a chance to observe the knot up close at a later time he realized it was just a badly water-swollen figure eight stopper knot.
Tying
- Form an Overhand noose, or simply tie an overhand knot around the standing part as shown.
- Tighten the overhand portion of the knot around the standing part. Thread the working part through the loop.
- First close the noose on the working part by pulling on the standing part, then remove any remaining slack in the knot by pulling on the working part. The knot should have a tidy, triangular shape where the standing part enters the knot. (See image at right.)
See also
External links
References
- Budworth, Geoffrey (2001). The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework. Anness Publishing LTD. ISBN 1-84309-146-1.
- Ashley, Clifford W. (1944). The Ashley Book of Knots. Doubleday & Company. ISBN 0-385-04025-3.