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Average User Rating: 3.5

Number of Users Rating: 32

Current Version's Average User Rating: 3.5

Current Version's Number of Users Rating: 265

Description: Need to tie a knot? Knot Guide will teach you the ropes!

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95 Knots, with continuous new additions
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"Wow your friends!" - APPLEIPHONEAPPS.com "...a highly recommended app with tons of utility value..." - IPHONEAPPREVIEWS.net "What's knot to love?" - "THIS OLD HOUSE" - The Hardware Isle "Knot Guide is like a patient teacher... showing you over and over how to tie it until you've committed it to memory." - APPCRAVER.com "One of the most practical apps for those not bound by four walls..." - SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER

Please also check out Knot Guide HD for the iPad. **********************

Knot Guide includes the following knots: Alpine Butterfly on a Bight, Adjustable Bend, Arbor Knot, Bachmann Hitch,Bowline on a Bight, Cleat Hitch, Clove Hitch, Constrictor Knot, Figure Eight Knot, Figure Eight Loop, Fisherman's Bend, Fisherman's Knot, Flemish Flake, Gasket Coil, Honda Knot, Improved Clinch Knot, Lariat, Mooring Hitch, Rosendahl Bend, Round Lashing, Running Bowline, Sailor's Gripping Hitch, San Diego Jam Knot, Shear Lashing, Sheepshank, Sheet Bend, Stevedore, Surgeon's Knot, Turk's Head 3L5B, Turle Knot, Two Half Hitches, Zeppelin Loop

17 CATEGORIES include: Bends, Binding Knots, Climbing Knots, Decorative Knots, Fishing Knots, Hitches (End), Hitches (Middle), Lashings, Loops (Fixed), Loops (Slip), Rope Care, Sailing Knots, Scout Knots, Shortenings, Stopper Knots

FEATURES:
* ORIGINAL, clear, colorful photographs
* Browse search by category or knot name
* From the "Knot Categories" screen, select a knot category (description and photo included for each category)
* Next, select a specific knot from your chosen category (description and photo included for each specific knot)
* Swipe the images to move forward or backward through the visual steps.
* Save your favorite knots for easy access
* "Knot Lingo" screen covers basic terms for knot tying.

People of all walks of life since ancient times have found knots both fascinating and essential. Knots are used in sailing, climbing, tree trimming, jewelry making, and everyday tasks such as hitching a load to your vehicle. Whether you are a novice or you have experience with tying knots, Knot Guide will assist you!

NOTE: Knots that are also known as another name are now also listed by the other name (eg. Square Knot is also listed as Reef Knot).

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