What is the Ashley Bend used for?

Joining two ropes of equal diameter with security against slipping; Joining lines in general lashings, camping, and ropework; Replacing the Double Fisherman's Knot when you want a flatter, secure bend; General-purpose bends that need to hold well under load.

How do you tie the Ashley Bend?

The Ashley Bend joins two ropes of similar thickness with very little tendency to slip — a quality Clifford Ashley himself confirmed in his own tests. It belongs to the family of bends built from interlocking overhand knots and holds entry #1452 in The Ashley Book of Knots. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Ashley Bend hard to tie?

The Ashley Bend is rated medium, in the Bends category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Ashley Bend?

For critical loads, such as climbing, leave the ends much longer; After heavy loading it can be hard to untie; Use with ropes of similar diameter; very different diameters reduce the bite.

Ashley Bend

Q: What other names does the Ashley Bend have?

It is also known as Ashley Bend, Ashley's Bend, Nudo de unión de Ashley, Nó de Ashley, ABOK #1452. (ABOK #1452)

Joins two ropes of similar thickness with very little tendency to slip

Also called: Ashley Bend, Ashley's Bend, Nudo de unión de Ashley, Nó de Ashley, ABOK #1452 · ABOK #1452

What it is for

Joining two ropes of equal diameter with security against slipping
Joining lines in general lashings, camping, and ropework
Replacing the Double Fisherman's Knot when you want a flatter, secure bend
General-purpose bends that need to hold well under load