Best free books the ashley book of knots pdf, epub, mobi by. In this short video i ramble a bit on the rumors of the ashley book of knots becoming public domain. Maskasach, the ashley familys home in westport, mass. The clinch knot, also called the fishermans knot, is one of the most commonly used fishing knots. The earliest, and still the outstanding marine authority on knots, is darcy lever, author.
Ashley describes every practical knot, what it looks like, where it comes from, and how to tie it. Here are approximately 3900 different kinds, from simple hitches to marlingspike seamanship. 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. A loop to loop connection is often used to join a perfection loop in the fly line with another in the leader.
Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to. The ashley book of knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the american artist clifford w. Comprehensive glossary of terms used in knot tying. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work.
I back that up by teaching them a carrick bend for tying ropes together of equal size. It is similar to several related bend knots which consist of two interlocking overhand knots, and in particular the alpine butterfly bend. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Find books like the ashley book of knots from the worlds largest community of readers. Whether out at sea or in a pioneer cabin, knots were a part of daily life, one that is nearly lost today. 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. Ashley collected knots from every occupation, illustrated them by hand, and described them in his concise and salty prose. This useful knot works well in a wide variety of materials, even bungee cords. I didnt remember the name of this book until i bought another knot book and was prompted to view the ashley book of knots. Sep 19, 2017 ashley synthesized this and more over a grueling 11year period, and when his the ashley book of knots was published in 1944, it quickly became regarded as the pinnacle of books on knots and knotwork, a veritable knottyers bible, if you will, cataloging some 3,900 knots, illustrated with 7,000 drawings and informational graphics. Ashley, is the definitive reference work on knots, splices, and ropework in general. His collection of 3,900 knots and 7,000 illustrations. A student of howard pyles, he is represented in the permanent. Dugum informations about printable marine knots art, nautical art, sailor knots print, sailor.
Globe pequot the lyons press, falcon, aug 1998binding. The ashley book of knots will make a unique and permanent addition to any library. I teach the proper used of a reef knot to my scouts and show them how easily it can be spilled. The ashley book of knots every practical knot what it looks like, who. If youre nuts about knots, heres everything you need to know to identify and tie practically every knot commonly and uncommonly known and used by man. Ashley, a prominent marine artist, is at his best here. Ashley notes that it is actually an alternate arrangement of the multiple. His ruling passions were marine painting and knottying, on which he was. The best fishing knots of all time ranked strongest to weakest by.
First published in 1944, it spans 620 pages and covers 3,854 knots. Born in 1881 in new bedford, massachusetts, clifford w. Complete book of fishing knots the fly shack fly fishing. The ashley book of knots 1944, a monumental work of history, reference and howto, written and illustrated by the american clifford w. Ashley has included almost everything there is to know about them. Ashley suffered a debilitating stroke the year after the book was published. Because it will accept pulling in any of the four directions of its ends, it can be used to form the center. There are over 7,000 drawings of 3,900 knots and their application in the 619 page knot tyers tome. This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. Also known as the anglers loop as referred to in the ashley book of knots, it is one of the easiest fly fishing knots to create a small loop at the end of a tippet or leader that is completely in line the standing part. Ashleys bend is a knot used to securely join the ends of two ropes together. I would love to tie these, i already do the other paracord type. Something simple by brian eric caja oriental site no instructions this picture.
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. 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. The easy thing to remember about this knot is that you essentially just wrap the working end around the coil twice once to the right, once to the left before then tucking it under the. Ashleys bend how tie the ashleys bend knot all knots.
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. As clifford ashely states about this method to coil a rope in the ashley book of knots, there is never a knot without a friend, and many people swear by it. Goodreads members who liked the ashley book of knots also liked. The ashley book of knots by ashley, clifford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. Ashley is the definitive and magnificent work on knots and knottying. A student of howard pyles, he is represented in the permanent collections of. Today you have synthetic cordage in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures. Doubleday isbn 0385040253 this is the definitive book on knots. Published in 1944, this book is still the number one reference to all things knotting.
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. Ashley book of knots by clifford ashley, hardcover barnes. After the american civil war the economic situation in the merchant marine was such. For over 26 years netknots has provided helpful information about fishing knots and rope knots with easy to follow step by step knot tying illustrations and animations for tying over 180 of the most popular and most useful knots. 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. The double tatted bar is another easy, interesting series of knots that can b double tatted bar. On the following pages are a very few of the most basic types of knots and hitches, but theyll do to start you out. This is the classic book of over 3,900 different knots of all kinds and uses, with some 7,000 illustrated stepbystep drawings, and complete detailed descriptions of how to tie them. It was the look inside feature that reminded me of when i first saw this book. To ask other readers questions about the ashley book of knots, please sign up. I first came across the ashley book of knots in the late 60s when i was a teenager. While commonly used, it is exceptionally strong and is used in both fresh and saltwater for a wide variety of gamefish.
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. Featuring every practical knot, what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from and how to tie it. The best fishing knots of all time ranked strongest to weakest. Full text of the ashley book of knots internet archive. Clifford ashley the ashley book of knots the most comprehensive resource for knots and ropework ever published. Trusted knots by netknots how to tie the right knots.
The commentary on some knots may fail to address their behavior when tied with modern synthetic fiber or kernmantle style ropes. His drawings abound in humo and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. 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 i have never found a sailor who used or. The uni knot, the only fishing knot you need popular. In a recent marine catalog i found dozens of these subversive substitutes for. The ashley book of knots takes us back to a time when knots saved lives and put dinner on the table. Knots in books and articles around the world are frequently referenced back to ashleys book. How to quickly coil a rope with the quickie coil knot rope. These have been collected and collated by geoffrey budworth with the help of other members of the international guild of knot tyers. Oct 02, 2017 in this short video i ramble a bit on the rumors of the ashley book of knots becoming public domain. 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. To me the simple act of tying a knot is an adventure in unlimited space limited. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered entries and an estimated 7000 illustrations.