His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover. For as long as i can remember my father has always had the ashley book of knots, though his was ashleys big book of knotsas it got rebound twice. Essentially, the knot is a common overhand noose, but with the end of the rope passing through the noose eye, which closes. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book. Saw this mentioned on hammock forums and wanted to share here. Ashley book of knots free download and eye, long slaves to magazine and book, were again free. Ashley, 9780571096596, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it.
For curated book selections, competitions and special offers sign up to faber members for free. The ashley book of free ebook download as pdf file. From boating knots, fishing knots and climbing knots to tying a tie, or even surgical knots weve got it covered follow along as ropes tie themselves, showing just the essential steps, so you can master a knot in no. 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. He sailed on many kinds of boats in many capacities, from ships surgeon to interested observer. Sailing of course is no requisite for studying knots. Things like 764 amsteel, paracord, dynaglide, and various other 15mm 3mm varieties. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.
Youll start the blood knot by overlapping the two lines, and wrapping one free end around the other line five or six times. Clifford ashley took notes on knots for over 40 years of his life, and then labored for over 11 years to produce the most comprehensive reference of knots and ropework ever written. Jan 16, 2010 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Knots for mountaineeringcampingclimbingutilityrescueetc. His ruling passions were marine painting and knottying, on which he wa. When macrame became a popular item, i had a definite advantage over most people. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. Wrap the other line the same number of times five or six, and tuck the free end back between the two lines in the opposite direction of the other free end of the line. Clifford ashley the ashley book of knots the most comprehensive resource for knots and ropework ever published. 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 barnes. Ashley s stopper knot, also known as the oystermans stopper, is a knot developed by clifford w.
Free manuals to download, military manuals and books on knots. 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. Trusted knots by netknots how to tie the right knots. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. And only recently have i thought to have my own copy, as it has many common, and not so common knots, as well as some extra notes on them. Published in 1944, this book is still the number one reference to all things knotting. Ashleys book of knots in pdf my understanding is that for written works the expires 75 years after the death of the author. The ashley book of knots pdf on dropbox knots, paracord. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. 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. As the famed knot tying expert clifford ashley noted in his 620 page knot tying trove the ashley book of knots, a knot is never nearly right, it is either exactly right, or hopelessly wrong. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashley s book.
Knots, bends, splices by captain jutsum free ebook. For as long as i can remember my father has always had the ashley book of knots, though his was ashley s big book of knots as it got rebound twice. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. The ashley book of knots the white whale at the new. Index before we start, here is an index of the knots you will find in this multipage series. The binding on my first copy has come apart to the point of no longer being useful. 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 corrections that have come to light over the years.
Every practical knotwhat it looks like, who uses it. Animated knots by grog learn how to tie knots with step. Recommended reads the ashley book of knots reecoil mfg co. In this short video i ramble a bit on the rumors of the ashley book of knots becoming public domain. Doubleday isbn 0385040253 this is the definitive book on 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. But in this attractive, wellorganized archive of more than 3,900 different knotspresented through 7,000 illustrationsthe art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical reference and. I was in the sea scouts and i was amazed by the diversity and number of knots it contained. Yes, more knots will likely be invented as time goes on, but for most of us we will have to spend much. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. Apr 09, 2012 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. For a physical book though it meets almost none of your criteria the ashley book of knots is the book of knots, i dont think youll find a more complete book, its just not terribly easy to follow, but it will teach you how to make knots. The ashley book of knots is without parallel when it comes to knot tying. Ashleys stopper knot, also known as the oystermans stopper, is a knot developed by clifford w.
Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Oct 02, 2017 in this short video i ramble a bit on the rumors of the ashley book of knots becoming public domain. Im a visual learner even when i read, and for something such as knots, i put illustrations as top priority. Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. These have been collected and collated by geoffrey budworth with the help of other members of the international guild of knot tyers. Clifford ashley was born in 1881 at the whaling port of new bedford, massachusetts.
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. It makes a wellbalanced trefoilfaced stopper at the end of the rope, giving greater resistance to pulling through an opening than other common stoppers. But i had given no thought atthat time to writing a book of knots, a fact which i. Look on facebook for a group called abok, abbreviation for ashley s book of knots. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. The holy grail of knot books ashley book of knots, abok, is now in the public domain. Media in category the ashley book of knots the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total. The ashley book of knots books, knots guide, knots. I like to use this stuff for structural purposes, such as bearing. How to tie the worlds 25 mostuseful knots, comes with nylon cord, colorcoded to the illustrations, that the reader pushes through holes on each heavystock page, thus allowing practicetying of all 24 knots in paintbynumber fashion. Pdf the ashley book of knots download ebook for free. Its more than just a knot book however, with all sorts of boat based and occupational uses for cordage.
They range from the the ashley book of knots, the bible of the subject with 3,800 different knots and 7,000 illustrations to the klutz book of knots. The klemheist knot or machard knot is a type of friction hitch that grips the rope when is applied, and is free to move when the weight is released. I first came across the ashley book of knots in the late 60s when i was a teenager. 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. 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. First published in 1944, it spans 620 pages and covers 3,854 knots. More information about this seller contact this seller 5.
This is probably the most important book on the subject, and has more knots listed than any other book. Mar 01, 2009 a fairly complex flat knot derived from the carrick bend. Ashley describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. As this book was first published in 1944, there are some more recently discovered knots missing from this huge volume, such as the versatackle knot and the zeppelin bend. Survival knots survival prepping survival skills survival gear prusik knot rope knots climbing rope fishing knots paracord projects the klemheist knot or machard knot is a type of friction hitch that grips the rope when weight is applied, and is free to move when the weight is released. Join facebook to connect with ashley knots and others you may know. The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function. From time to time, among the illustrations, a symbol has been placed to. A common phrase in knot tying communities such as the international guild of knot tyers is that it is better to know a knot and not need it. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations. Buy the ashley book of knots main by ashley, clifford w. Knots, bends, splices with tables of strengths of ropes, etc.
Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is. A common phrase in knot tying communities such as the international guild of. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A fairly complex flat knot derived from the carrick bend. His ruling passions were marine painting and knottying, on which he was one of the worlds leading authorities. Ashley s book of knots in pdf my understanding is that for written works the expires 75 years after the death of the author. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Look on facebook for a group called abok, abbreviation for ashleys book of knots. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Ps this title surely is in public domain, so the comment from the public domain police is unnecessary. Including variations, youll find detailed descriptions and pictorials of over fifty knots but dont worry about getting lost, as you can start with the page for the very most useful knots.
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