Pro-Knot app review: the most trusted printed knot reference in the world

Introduction

If you are looking for a reference tool that will teach you how to tie, untie, and apply dozens upon dozens of knots then Pro-Knot is one iPhone and iPad app that is sure to change the way you operate.

 

For the price of $1.99, this app brings you access to more than 100 knots in a sophisticated and handy package, turning you into a knot savant in no time.

 

Let's find out how this app works.

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Fishing Knots & Rope Knots

Pro-Knot features more than 102 knots, out of which about half are Fishing Knots and half are Rope Knots. There are also two fish hook removal techniques for the novice fishermen out there. To help you find them quickly and easily, knots are segregated both alphabetically as well as by category.

 

Each knot comes with an illustration of what it looks like once finished, as well as a short description which provides an overview of how to tie the knot, what it's used for, and its history.

 

The next bit is the Step-By-Step screen. Once you've chosen a knot, this section will give you even more illustrations of what the knot looks at each step of tying it, along with written directions on how you can tie it, ensuring that the process is completely foolproof, even for complete beginners.

 

In order to navigate through the steps, you can simply swipe left or right to go forward or back in the instructional process, making it easy to go back or forward during the process

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Know Your Knots

It really seems like the developers are committed to making this your sole guide for knot-making. There are regular updates on this app and each time there are new knots added, making it a very comprehensive and handy guide.

 

To further help you get acquainted with knots, you will also find the Knot Terminology page within this app, which will explain to you all the rope and knot terms that you need to know in order to all yourself a knot expert.

 

The rope knot illustrations included in Pro-Knot are the same illustrations that are used by the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Border Patrol, Fire Departments, Utilities, Arborists, as well as Scout troops around the country, because these are one of the most trusted knot reference publishers around the world, making a one-stop shop for all your knot-making needs.

 

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Pros & Cons

Pros

• Learn how to tie 102 knots including 52 Fishing Knots, 50 Rope Knots, and two fish hook removal techniques
• Search knots by name or by category
• Get an overview of each knot along with its description and an illustration of what it looks like.
• View each step easily on separate screens

 

Cons

• There is nothing negative to say about this app

 

Final Words

Having reviewed a couple of knot reference apps, I must say that I found Pro-Knot to be far easier to use with very little room for error thanks to the details illustrations. It also seems to be the most comprehensive guide to knots and is very lightweight as it only takes up 12.5 MB on your iPhone or iPad.