# Knots&Splices / E. M. Friedl

> Video guide to learning knots and splices for various applications. (iPhone/iPad app by Delius Klasing Verlag.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knots-and-splices-e-m-friedl/id784508453 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Delius Klasing Verlag](https://appshunter.io/developer/447024109)
- Category: Sports, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2014-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knots-and-splices-e-m-friedl/id784508453/reviews.md

## What is Knots&Splices / E. M. Friedl?

With „Knots & Splices“ you will learn all the important knots and tricky splices the easiest way possible. In clear videos the author himself fabricates the knots and splices with his own hands in front of the viewer’s eyes explaining and commenting each step. 
You can test the first chapter of “Knots & Splices” FREE OF CHARGE and you only pay via In-App-Payment for your choice of additional videos.
A list with all the available knots and splices and the corresponding prices will be shown at the end of this text.
You wish to learn the most useful seaman or climbing knots? Make your own regatta-style soft shackles? Master complicated splice techniques? Or, for example, you cannot remember how to start on an eye splice? No problem, with this app you will find help – no matter if you are beginner or advanced.
Firstly, without commitment and free of charge, this app offers the following standard knots for download:

•Two Half Hitches
•Reef Knot
•Bowline
•Clove Hitch
•Figure Eight

In total this app contains 50 extensive and commented videos for:

•25 Knots (with variations shown the count is 32)
•4 Different techniques for coiling, handling and belaying rope correctly
•6 Whippings and seizings
•15 Splices for laid, twisted, eight-plait, single braid, double braid and parallel core ropes. Splices for high-modulus ropes like Dyneema, Spectra a.o., also Soft Shackles, stripped sheets, anchor splices and rope-wire splices

This app offers the following 9 video-bundles at different prices:

(The videos can be bought separately as well at a minimal price)

1. Five Knots for Starters (free of charge):

•Two Half Hitches
•Reefknot
•Bowline
•Clove Hitch
•Figure Eight

2. Ten Knots to Know:

•Anchor Hitch
•Rolling Hitch
•Double Figure Eight
•Scaffold Knot
•Sheet Bend
•Double Sheet Bend
•Constrictor
•Butterfly Knot
•Lashing Knot
•Marlinspike Hitch

3. Ten More Knots for the Advanced:

•Bowline on the Bight
•Zeppelin Bend
•Carrick Bend
•Overhand Bend / Water Knot
•Double Constrictor
•Munter Hitch
•Prusik Knot
•Icicle Hitch, The Ultimate Stopper
•Sheepshank
•Fast Angler‘s Loop, Flying Bowline

4. Coiling, Handling and Belaying Rope
Correctly:

•Coiling Laid Rope
•Coiling Braided Rope
•Finishing a Coil – Three Variations
•Casting, Belaying and Hauling 

5. Whippings and Seizings:

•Whippings for Laid Rope
•Plain Whipping
•Palm & Needle Whipping
•French Whipping
•Drum Whipping
•Seizing an Eye

6. Splicing Laid Rope:

•Eye / Thimble Splice
•Back Splice / Shackle Splice
•Short Splice

7. Splicing Braided Rope:

•Eye / Thimble Splice in Eight-Plait Rope
•Eye / Thimble Splice in Single-Braid Rope
•Eye / Thimble Splice in Double-Braid Rope
•End-to-End Splice in Double-Braid Rope
•Eye / Thimble Splice in Parallel-Core Braided Rope

8. Splicing High-Modulus Braided Rope and Soft Shackles:

•Eye / Thimble Splice in Single-Braid High-Modulus Rope
•Eye / Thimble Splice in Double-Braid High-Modulus Rope
•Stripping the Cover
•Rope Shackles / Soft Shackles

9. Splicing Rope to Wire and Chain:

•Splicing Double-Braid Rope to Wire
•Splicing Laid Rope to Chain
•Splicing Eight-Plait Rope to Chain

## Key features

- Clear video demonstrations
- Step-by-step explanations
- Covers knots, splices, and rope handling
- Free introductory chapter
- In-app purchases for additional content
- Suitable for beginners and advanced users

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ten Knots to Know | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eye / Thimble Splice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Back Splice / Shackle Splice | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ten more Knots for the Advanced | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coiling, Handling and Belaying Rope Correctly | $1.99 | one-time |
| Whippings and Seizings | $1.99 | one-time |
| Splicing Laid Rope | $0.99 | one-time |
| Splicing Braided Rope | $1.99 | one-time |
| Splicing High-Modulus Braided Rope and Soft-Shackles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Splicing Rope to Wire and Chain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coiling braided rope | $0.99 | one-time |
| Splicing Laid Rope to Chain | $0.99 | one-time |
| Splicing Eight-Plait Rope to Chain | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knots-and-splices-e-m-friedl/id784508453/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just what I was looking for ..

*2019-03-26, version 1.0.4*

Perfectly explained ~step by step.. This helped me immensely to learn so many knots before I take off for my firstAtlantic crossing..Thank you Egmont

### 1/5 — Avoid

*2016-06-24, version 1.0*

Looks great at first, small file size with good info until you find out that you have to download each knot individually and most cost money

### 1/5 — Don't get this

*2014-03-16, version 1.0*

Shows how to tie 6 knots.  You have to pay for the rest.

## Frequently asked questions about Knots&Splices / E. M. Friedl

### What is Knots&Splices?

Knots&Splices is an application designed to teach users how to tie various knots and perform splices through clear video demonstrations. It offers a free initial chapter and allows users to purchase additional video content.

### Does Knots&Splices have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Knots&Splices contains advertisements. However, it does offer in-app purchases for additional video content.

### How much does Knots&Splices cost?

Knots&Splices is free to download and offers a free introductory chapter. Additional video content is available for purchase through in-app payments.

### What kind of knots and splices does Knots&Splices teach?

The app covers 25 knots (with variations), 4 rope handling techniques, 6 whippings and seizings, and 15 splices for various rope types including laid, twisted, and braided ropes, as well as high-modulus ropes.

### Is Knots&Splices suitable for beginners?

Yes, Knots&Splices is designed for both beginners and advanced users. The app provides clear video explanations for each step, making it easy to follow along.

### What devices is Knots&Splices available on?

Knots&Splices is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Knots&Splices updated?

The latest version of Knots&Splices is 1.0.10, which was last updated on August 4, 2022. This indicates a relatively infrequent update schedule.

### What is the user rating for Knots&Splices?

Knots&Splices has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 user reviews. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.10 — 2022-08-04

Bugfixes and improvements

### 1.0.9 — 2022-08-04

Bugfixes and improvements

### 1.0.8 — 2022-08-01

Fixed in-app purchases issue.

### 1.0.7 — 2022-07-26

Adaptation to new operating system versions

### 1.0.5 — 2020-07-22

Bugfix-Update with small improvements.

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