Seizing
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Seizings are a class of stopping knots used to semi-permanently bind together two ropes, two parts of the same rope, or rope and another object. Akin to lashings, they use string or small-stuff to pro
The eye of a forestay secured with three round seizings
The Ashley Book of Knots
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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 over 11 years of w
Seizing
…for heavy loads for critical use as strain reduces the diameter of the main rope and can permit slippage even with proper construction. According to The Ashley Book of Knots, "A seizing holds several objects together." The other type of stopping knots are whipping knots. A throat seizing is a seized round turn. It is used…
Cover illustration by George Giguere shows a sailor displaying a Tom fool's knot
Reprint-Version: 1963–1979