Learn how to tie 300+ knots for fishing, camping, climbing, boating, sailing, bushcraft, survival, rescue, arborist work, scouting, and everyday rope work.
Knot IQ is the official knot-tying guide from The Bear Essentials. It combines true interactive 3D, guided knot selection with KnotFINDER, and offline access in one practical reference.
Find the right knot with KnotFINDER
Not sure what to tie? Start with the job instead of a knot name. Answer a few quick questions about your situation. KnotFINDER narrows the choices, explains why each recommendation fits, and helps you compare suitable knots.
Control every step in true interactive 3D
Do more than watch a fixed animation. Rotate the knot freely, zoom in, scrub through each step, reverse the sequence, pause, and adjust the playback speed. Change the rope colours for better visibility or switch to left-handed mode.
Learn where and why a knot works
Review practical uses, strengths, trade-offs, and related knots. Interactive scenes connect knot knowledge to real jobs: tap a task to see what to tie and where it belongs.
Learn offline
Download the enhanced 3D knot resources you want, then keep learning away from an internet connection. Use the Downloaded filter and 3D Download Manager to keep your offline library organized.
Build your own knot library
Save favourites, create custom lists, reorder your knots, and keep your go-to techniques easy to find. Search by name, browse by activity or type, or use filters to narrow the complete library.
Knot categories and uses
Explore:
• Fishing and fly-fishing knots
• Camping, hiking, bushcraft, and survival knots
• Climbing, rescue, and firefighting knots
• Boating, sailing, and marine knots
• Arborist, hoisting, rigging, and utility knots
• Scouting knots, lashings, and splices
• Necktie knots, shoelaces, household, decorative, and specialty ropework
Learn essentials such as the Bowline, Clove Hitch, Figure Eight, Sheet Bend, Taut-Line Hitch, Trucker’s Hitch, Prusik, and Munter Hitch—plus hundreds of specialized bends, bindings, friction hitches, lashings, loops, splices, stopper knots, and quick-release knots.
Knot IQ features
• 300+ knots and growing
• True interactive 3D knot models
• Guided KnotFINDER recommendations and explanations
• Offline access to downloaded 3D content
• Interactive scenes and practical use guidance
• Rope-colour controls and left-handed mode
• Favourites, custom lists, search, filters, and related knots
• Expert Bear Essentials guides and video tutorials
• One-time purchase with no ads or subscriptions
• No data collected
Made for beginners and experienced knot tyers alike. Learn the knots you need for the outdoors, work, emergencies, and everyday life—then keep them ready when you need them.
Learn. Craft. Explore.
Safety note: Knot IQ is an educational reference. For climbing, rescue, arborist, marine, and other safety-critical uses, follow qualified instruction, inspect your equipment, and use the procedures required for your activity.
