Ashley Book of Knots - Book

The bible of knot and rope work. Every practical and decorative knot, function and origin. 7,000 drawings describing 3,900 knots, splices and whippings. The final word on knotting and rope work the world over.

The Ashley Book of Knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the American sailor and artist Clifford W. Ashley. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of more than 11 years of work and contains 3,857 numbered entries with roughly 7,000 illustrations.

Entries give tying instructions, uses and some history, organized by type or function, and the book is still regarded as one of the most important and comprehensive references on knots. It belongs on the shelf of any sailor, rigger or decorative knot tyer. This is the large-format, 610-page hardcover edition.