Ashley Bend
Description
A secure and compact bend developed by Clifford Ashley. Each rope end passes through the other's loop, then wraps around before passing back through. Known for being strong and easy to verify visually.
Common Uses
Joining two ropes of equal diameter where a secure, inspectable bend is required.
How to Tie
- 1Form a bight in one rope. Pass the other rope's end through this bight from underneath.
- 2Wrap the second rope around the first rope's standing part.
- 3Pass the second rope back through the bight next to its own standing part.
- 4Pull all four ends to tighten. The knot should have a distinctive interlocking pattern.