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Ashley Stopper Knot - bulky stopper knot

Makes reliable bulky stopper knot in the end of a rope.

Crown Knot - Decorative Knot

Starts a Back Splice; part of several decorative knots.

Double Matthew Walker Knot - stopper knot

A secure stopper knot which cannot be untied.

Double Overhand Stopper Knot

Makes a reliable, moderately large, stopper knot.

EStar Stopper Knot - suitable for slippery rope

Stopper knot suitable for slippery rope like Dyneema

Figure 8 Knot - stopper knot

Non-binding, quick and convenient stopper knot.

Overhand Knot - Single-Strand Stopper Knot

The simplest of the Single-Strand Stopper Knots

Stevedore Stopper Knot - Use when setting a tarp

Intermediate size stopper using one more turn than the figure 8.

Stopper Loop Knot - Used in the Stronger Rope Shackle

Loop that uses the Button Knot for the Stronger Rope Shackle

Underwriters Knot - Electricians Knot

A two-strand crown knot; prevents tension on terminals.

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Welcome to Stopper Knots

This page shows a selection of the knots commonly used as Stopper Knots at the end of a piece of rope. They range from the simplest Overhand Knot to the larger and more elaborate Ashley Stopper Knot.

Simple Stoppers
Figure 8 Knot
Overhand Knot

Stopper Using Strands of Rope
Double Matthew Walker

For Very Slippery Rope
EStar Stopper

Larger Stoppers
Ashley Stopper Knot
Double Overhand
Stevedore Stopper Knot
Stopper on Sail Corner

Electrician's Stopper
Underwriter's Knot

Stopper Knots
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