What is the Ashley Stopper Knot used for?

Stopping the rope from slipping through large holes and eyelets where a double overhand would already pass through; Finishing off cords and halyards with a bulky, symmetrical end; Serving as a stop on awnings, sails, and sail lines; Decorating pulls and cords with an attractive stopper knot; Locking the end of loops and handles.

How do you tie the Ashley Stopper Knot?

The Ashley Stopper Knot is a bulky stopper knot with a distinctive three-lobed trefoil face at its base — a design that makes it very effective at resisting passage through holes. It was developed by Clifford Ashley, author of the celebrated Ashley Book of Knots, who published it as the Oysterman's Stopper. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Ashley Stopper Knot hard to tie?

The Ashley Stopper Knot is rated medium, in the Basic Knots category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Ashley Stopper Knot?

In climbing, prefer the double overhand as a stopper: the Ashley can work loose under repeated shaking; Once well tightened, it's laborious to untie; It needs to be seated carefully for the trefoil face to come out right.

Ashley Stopper Knot

Q: What other names does the Ashley Stopper Knot have?

It is also known as Ashley Stopper Knot, Oysterman's Stopper, Oysterman's Stopper Knot, Nudo de tope de Ashley, Nudo del ostricultor, Nó de retenção de Ashley, Nó do ostricultor, Nó de parada de Ashley. (ABOK #526)

A bulky stopper knot with a trefoil face — holds up well against passing through holes, created by Clifford Ashley

Also called: Ashley Stopper Knot, Oysterman's Stopper, Oysterman's Stopper Knot, Nudo de tope de Ashley, Nudo del ostricultor, Nó de retenção de Ashley, Nó do ostricultor, Nó de parada de Ashley · ABOK #526

What it is for

Stopping the rope from slipping through large holes and eyelets where a double overhand would already pass through
Finishing off cords and halyards with a bulky, symmetrical end
Serving as a stop on awnings, sails, and sail lines
Decorating pulls and cords with an attractive stopper knot
Locking the end of loops and handles