I own this book, as well as the the ashley book of knots. His ruling passions were marine painting and knottying, on which he was one of the. According to the ashley book of knots, a pipe hitch is used to lower a pipe or hoist one and. The other type of stopping knots are whipping knots. The book begins with what looks like the chinese version of the history of chinese knotting that was published in the history and science of knots and ends with some examples of the new knots in use in a variety of materials. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american. Download pdf the ashley book of knots free usakochan. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like. This helps to identify knots despite local colloquialisms or identification changes. Armitage, anna burns, kazuo ishiguro, hanif kureishi, patrick marber, paul muldoon. The slip knot is related to the running knot, which will release when the standing end is pulled. The word tie is used so seldom by the sailor only because it is too general a. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes.
This seems to be more of a specialty hitch, which is why i placed it in this section rather than in the section on hitches. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book. The ashley book of knots was compiled and first published before the introduction of synthetic fiber ropes, during a time when natural fiber cordage typically twisted, laid, or braided rope was most commonly used. A book so interesting that it could really keep a man tied up. It is similar to several related bend knots which consist of two interlocking overhand knots, and in particular the alpine butterfly bend. Although ashley seemed to imply that he had invented the constrictor knot over 25 years before publishing the ashley book of knots, research indicates that he was not its only originator but his book of knots.
Encyclopedia of knots and fancy rope work, raoul graumont and john j. Ashley describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. Ashley s bend is a knot used to securely join the ends of two ropes together. When macrame became a popular item, i had a definite advantage over most people. This book is truly a musthave for professionals who use rope everyday. The commentary on some knots may fail to address their behavior when tied with modern synthetic fiber or kernmantle style ropes. Unfollow ashleys book of knots to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Ashley the marlinspike sailor by hervey garrett smith the complete book of decorative knots by geoffrey budworth knots, splices and fancy work by chas. It is one of the strongest knots, achieving 92% ratings and is used. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. Handbook of knots, raoul graumont, cornell maritime press. Product information the ashley book of knots is the definitive reference for information on how to tie knots for any purpose.
If you are interested in practical knots and knot tying, this is the one book to own. Please read carefully the instructions for printing and. When ashley wrote his book, tarred hemp was widely used and knots usually held reliably. Ashley had a keen sense of history and the book is filled with not only the history of individual knots, but the history of trades and how they utilized knots. Nov 16, 2009 the ashley book of knots by clifford w. Pages 1 and 2 should be, if possible, printed on heavier paper as they will be the cover of this booklet. The ashley book of knots books, knots guide, knots. They can be useful as decorative stopperterminal knots. Practical knots may be classified as hitches, bends, splices, or knots. Neither of these knots is used at sea, as they are hard to untie. You can open the book to nearly any page and read a fascinating story about a knot, a vocation, a way of life, how and why people use knots, the different materials used with knots. But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots, a fact which i. Three strand twisted nylon is more slippery and a midshipmans hitch may slide over time an extra turn on the first part andor an extra half hitch may prevent this.
Ashleys bend is a knot used to securely join the ends of two ropes together. Ashley book of knots free download and eye, long slaves to magazine and book, were again free. These related bends differ by the way the two constituent overhand knots. The book includes 4,000 knots, with all the varieties of shipboard knots as well as knots used by butchers, steeplejacks, electric linesmen, knitters, cobblers, surgeons, poachers and cowboys.
I first came across the ashley book of knots in the late 60s when i was a teenager. To this day, ashleys tome re mains the quintessential book of knots. A knot is an intentional complication in cordage which may be useful or decorative. Two halfhitches is a type of knot, specifically a binding knot or hitch knot. The ashley book of knots book by clifford w ashley 1. Ashley uses the word knot to include knots, lashings, splices, braidings and other ways to tie ropes, cords, string and other such materials. Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. Ashley is one of the best and most well known knot reference books. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. I think this book is a great complement to the abok, because a lot of the knots in the abok are not very useful. Pdf ashley book of knots download full pdf book download. Ashley published the ashley book of knots abok, an encyclopedic reference manual describing how to tie thousands of decorative and functional knots from all around the world. Ashley was an antique dealer and artist, who spent eleven years writing his magnum opus, the ashley book of knots, and died three years after its 1944 publication.
Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship. The ashley book of knots and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The celtic button knot looks similar to the lanyard knot, but is tied along a single strand of cord instead of using two strands. Looking back on the broken strands of his childhood, he tries, at last, to weave them together, aided by his grandfathers copy of the ashley book of knots and the arrival of a wildhaired, tangodancing sculptor a woman with her own ideas about making peace with the past. Describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. Oct 02, 2017 in this short video i ramble a bit on the rumors of the ashley book of knots becoming public domain.
I back that up by teaching them a carrick bend for tying ropes together of equal size. Ashley stopper knot how to tie a ashley stopper knot. The subtitle every practical knot what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from, and how to tie it pretty much says it all. Ball of braided cotton band ing for practicing knots. The slip knot is a stopper knot which is easily undone by pulling the tail working end. The book contains drawings and instructions for thousands of different types of knots. The ashley book of knots, authoritative tome of marlinespike seamanship and compendium of the best knots to move farm animals around with, is in the public domain. Ashley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The ashley book of knots by ashley, clifford w hardcover available at half price books s. The ashley book of knots free ebook download as pdf file. In the beginning of the book ashley tells about tools used to tie knots ands gives general instructions for tying knots. Its important to note that ashley references in his book of knots that the figureeight loop is perhaps stronger than the loop knot overhand loop. The ashley book of knots was compiled and first published before.
The book includes 4,000 knots, with all the varieties of shipboard knots as well as knots used by butchers, steeplejacks, electric linesmen, knitters, cobblers. More information about this seller contact this seller 16. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. Published in 1944, the book was written by author clifford ashley, a sailor and artist, and this book contains directions on tying more than 3,000 knots.
The ashley book of knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover barnes. Ashley has devoted eleven years to writing this book, and it is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. The ashley book of knots pdf on dropbox knots, paracord. First published in 1944, it spans 620 pages and covers 3,854 knots. Within the covers of this booklet, scouts will find all.
Basic knots and ropework frayed knot arts vince brennan. The ashley book of free ebook download as pdf file. The ashley book of knots project gutenberg selfpublishing. The numbers ashley assigned to each knot can be used to unambiguously identify them. The stevedore knot is a stopper knot, often tied near the end of a rope. First published in 1944, and reprinted many times since then, the latest reissue of this magnificent book contains, for the first time, fully illustrated details of all minor amendments and. Ashley is the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. These will form a reference of choices for knot combinations that might go into larger craft knot work pieces. Ashley stopper knot animated knots by grog how to tie knots. This book uses drawings to show how to tie the knots. According to the ashley book of knots, a seizing holds several objects together. Ashley s book of knots in pdf there are two versions that i know of of the book. Surgeons knots are also used in fly fishing, in tying quilts, and for tying knots with twine.
But in this attractive, wellorganized archive of more than 3,900 different knots. His collection of 3,900 knots and 7,000 illustrations. Ashley says that this is much used in handling cargo, for which it is very convenient, as it practically falls apart when pull ceases. When i arrived at a proper age i went to sea and served my ap prenticeship in knots. Ashleys books of knots specifically calls out the square knot as having caused more deaths from joining two ropes together than any other two bends combined. The book includes 4,000 knots, with all the varieties of shipboard knots as well as knots used by. One variety consists of an overhand knot tied around a post, followed by a halfhitch. I teach the proper used of a reef knot to my scouts and show them how easily it can be spilled. When macrame became a popular item, i had a definite advantage over most. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover. The bonanza version is a cheaply made imitation of the earlier book and the pages fall out with much use.
Ashley s books of knots specifically calls out the square knot as having caused more deaths from joining two ropes together than any other two bends combined. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. Midshipmans hitch animated knots by grog how to tie knots. This book brings together twenty essays on various topics in the history and science of knots. The ashley book of knots, clifford ashley doubleday books, 1944. Doubleday isbn 0385040253 this is the definitive book on knots. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Mar 18, 2018 the ashley book of knots is one of most favorite books i have had the pleasure to own. A pipe hitch is a hitchtype knot used to secure smooth cylindrical objects, such as pipes, poles, beams, or spars. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. Ashleys description is that the knot has three rim parts, and these are quite symmetrical when viewed from the underside. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. Ashley collected knots from every occupation, illustrated them by hand, and described them in his concise and salty prose.
Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The ashley book of knots is one of most favorite books i have had the pleasure to own. Abok the ashley book of knots, clifford ashley doubleday books, 1944 isbn 0385040253 the old testament of knotting efkr the encyclopedia of knots and fancy ropework, raoul graumont and john hensel cornell maritime press, 1943 isb. Due to its scope and wide availability the ashley book of knots has become a significant reference work in the field of knotting. The key to knots and splices, walter glass, key publishing co. It is more bulky and less prone to jamming than the closely related figureeight knot the bight is given one more half turn than in the former knot which itself is given, one additional half twist, more than the figureeight knot, before the end is finally stuck. These related bends differ by the way the two constituent overhand knots are interlocked. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table.
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