Usage
Ashley's Stopper Knot, also known as the Oysterman's Stopper, makes a well-balanced trefoil-faced stopper at the end of the rope, giving greater resistance to pulling through an opening than other common stoppers.
History
The Ashley's Stopper Knot was developed by Clifford W. Ashley around 1910. The knot came about when Ashley tried to duplicate a knot he saw on a boat in the local oyster fishing fleet. As it turned out, the knot he had observed was a badly, water-swollen,
figure eight knot. Ashley had inadvertently discovered a new and better stopper knot!
Also known as
ABOK
Structure
Structurally the Ashley Stopper Knot is a common
Overhand Noose, but with the end of the rope passing through the noose eye, which closes upon it. When tightened, the knot should have a tidy, triangular shape where the standing part enters the knot.
