The ABOK Index lists every numbered figure in The Ashley Book of Knots. Many figures have no name printed in the book, so the index gives them a descriptive label marked with †. A † label is our description, not Ashley's name.
This topic covers Chapter 16: Binding Knots (Part 9, post #10). There are 26 † entries in it. If you know a recognised name for any of them (from Ashley elsewhere in the book, another knot book, or established trade or common usage), please share it. Names for terms, rope situations and equipment are welcome too, but knots come first.
How to reply
- One reply per name.
- Use exactly this format:
#<ABOK number> – <name> – <source, optional>
Example:#76 – <proposed name> – <book, author, page> - Check the existing replies first. If someone has already given the same name,
their post instead of repeating it. If you disagree, reply to that post with your source. - Approved names will be added to the index. The † will then be removed or the source noted.
Knots wanting a name (priority)
| ABOK # | Current † label | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1210 | Parcel knot of shoemakers and sailmakers | Part 9 |
| 1224 | Bathrobe cord knot with loop | Part 9 |
| 1231 | Jam knot for parcel rolls | Part 9 |
| 1232 | Jam knot, less secure | Part 9 |
| 1238 | Round turn and Half Knot | Part 9 |
| 1253 | Binding knot used as whipping | Part 9 |
| 1262 | Grommet on yard (c. 1600) | Part 9 |
| 1263 | Robins (c. 1625) | Part 9 |
| 1264 | Robins with seizing (c. 1650) | Part 9 |
| 1265 | Robins (c. 1750) | Part 9 |
| 1267 | Two-legged robins (c. 1800) | Part 9 |
| 1271 | Roband hitch with Back-Handed Hitch (1866) | Part 9 |
| 1273 | Roband with Back-Handed Hitch (c. 1880) | Part 9 |
| 1274 | Roband Hitch, most shipshape (c. 1880) | Part 9 |
| 1275 | Roband with Short Running Eye (c. 1880) | Part 9 |
| 1277 | Robands with running eyes (1860) | Part 9 |
Terms, rope situations & equipment (lower priority)
| ABOK # | Current † label | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1256 | Rubber band binder | Part 9 |
| 1257 | Two rubber bands doubled | Part 9 |
| 1258 | Tourniquet | Part 9 |
| 1259 | Tourniquet, twisted | Part 9 |
| 1260 | Nippers or twisters | Part 9 |
| 1261 | Nose twitch | Part 9 |
| 1266 | Robands (c. 1775) | Part 9 |
| 1269 | Rope-bands (c. 1845) | Part 9 |
| 1272 | Variant of #1271 | Part 9 |
| 1276 | Single-leg roband (1891) | Part 9 |