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Bradley Reynolds KFE @ KMTs – 25 March 2017
Paracord wrapping
What is paracord? • Parachute cord
(also paracord or 550 cord when referring to type-III paracord) is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes.
- Wikipedia
What is paracord? • Parachute cord
(also paracord or 550 cord when referring to type-III paracord) is a lightweight nylon kernmantle rope originally used in the suspension lines of parachutes.
- Wikipedia
• 550 denotes a minimum breaking strength of 550lb (ca. 249kg)
• Average handle wrap can have 5m or more paracord
Why paracord wrapping?
• Average handle wrap can have 5m or more paracord
• Core strands can be removed and used as separate cords
Why paracord wrapping?
• Average handle wrap can have 5m or more paracord
• Core strands can be removed and used as separate cords
• Can be removed in emergency situations and used for a variety of applications
Why paracord wrapping?
• Average handle wrap can have 5m or more paracord
• Core strands can be removed and used as separate cords
• Can be removed in emergency situations and used for a variety of applications
• Quick, easy and cheap
Why paracord wrapping?
Basic wrap
Basic wrap Useful links
http://woodshopmike.com/550-paracord-handle-wrap-tutorial/ https://www.survivalkit.com/blog/3-minute-paracord-knife-handle-wrap-best-simple-and-easy-550-paracord-survival-handle-wrap-schrade/ https://youtu.be/0mujznfD8lM http://tnoutdoorforum.com/threads/how-to-paracord-wrap-a-knife-handle-basic-easy-version.34/
Criss-cross wrap
Strider wrap
Strider wrap Useful links
http://www.itstactical.com/skillcom/knots/knot-of-the-week-strider-knife-paracord-wrap/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-Strider-KnifeTool-Wrap/?ALLSTEPS https://youtu.be/Von04QGoKdE
