Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
For the full guide, check out: theknotsmanual.com/knots/ashley-stopper-knot
In this video, we show you how to tie the Ashley Stopper Knot, sometimes also referred to as the Oysterman’s Knot. It creates a very bulky, strong, and easy-to-untie stopper knot which is even more secure than the Double Overhand Bend.
For the full guide, check out: theknotsmanual.com/knots/ashley-stopper-knot
In this video, we show you how to tie the Ashley Stopper Knot, sometimes also referred to as the Oysterman’s Knot. It creates a very bulky, strong, and easy-to-untie stopper knot which is even more secure than the Double Overhand Bend.










