How to tie a Chinese Crown Knot with paracord

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I used a short length of paracord to demonstrate this decorative knot. An example of a series of the knots is shown used as a knife lanyard/fob, tied to a Spyderco Salt I, made with about three to four feet of paracord.

This knot can be found to go by several different names from books and online resources. A few are: Chinese Crown Knot, Japanese Crown Knot, Japanese Success Knot, Rustler's Knot, Friendship Knot, cross knot, and square knot. It is knot #808 in the 'Ashley Book of Knots'(ABoK). Knot responsibly.

How to tie a Monkey's Fist knot

More knotty stuff on my blog: http://stormdrane.blogspot.com I usually use paracord, but for this video I'm using 3/8" cord so that it's easier for you to see what I'm doing. I used a 1" ball bearing for the center of the fist, but you could use a marble, wood/cork ball, rubber ball, wad of paper/plastic, etc.

The main trouble spot in making a Monkey's Fist is tightening it up. The key is to gradually tighten it up by working the slack out just a little at a time following it all the way thru the fist. I go thru the fist twice in the video, but with smaller cord, you may have to do this several times as you keep the cord from twisting/tangling/overlapping as you work the knot. You can still see the short end when the fist is finished, just tuck it into the fist where it's not visible anymore. Knot Responsibly.

*Note that besides historically being used to weight the end of a line to throw from ship to ship or shore/dock, a heavily weighted monkey's fist(slungshot) may be considered a weapon and has the potential to cause injury if swung or thrown, and carrying such on your person may be illegal in some locations, so know the law in your area. A monkey's fist tied with small diameter cord/string and used as a lanyard or fob serves as decoration and/or for retention and does not need an excessively heavy core.

How to Tie a Multiple Overhand Sliding Knot with Paracord

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This video tutorial shows how to tie a multiple overhand sliding knot, also known as a scaffold knot, barrel knot, strangle knot, and probably goes by a few other names depending on the source one is learning from. Examples I've used it for are taking one strand from a monkey's fist or turks head knot and attaching it to a pocket knife, flashlight, key chain, multitool, etc... *Note that the standing end of the loop needs to be secure to an object, or has knot work that prevents it from being pulled back through the knot when pulling on the loop end.

*Although this sliding knot looks similar to a hangman's noose, it is not. Knot responsibly.

Reader Tip for Difficult Paracord Projects

Reader Tip for Difficult Paracord Projects Posted: 03 Oct 2012 03:49 PM PDT We were recently contacted by one of our readers, Nick, who had a great idea to utilize a small nail fused onto the the working end of a length of paracord. This not only provides a better tip than fused paracord alone, but will give you a helping hand to weave paracord, somewhat similar to a fid or a marlinspike in traditional ropework. Nick started with a medium sized bullet-head nail that he filed the tip on, to avoid snagging. He then inserted the nail into the working end of the paracord sheath and fused the sheath to the nail.   We’d like to thank Nick for providing the tip and hope that everyone got something out of it! Try it on your next paracord project!

Introducing the SERECord Bracelet Kit: Paracord with Kevlar Strands

Introducing the SERECord Bracelet Kit: Paracord with Kevlar Strands

by THE ITS CREW on AUGUST 10, 2012

We’re proud to introduce the SERECord Bracelet Kit from ITS Tactical today, which includes a 10 ft. length of SERECord and a small contoured side-release buckle (National Molding Weinerlock), enabling you to create one of the most bombproof Paracord Bracelets around.

Featuring a stronger outer sheath than normal Paracord, SERECord packs three separate strands of 135 lb. test bonded-Kevlar into every length. Unlike unbonded Kevlar, these strands won’t unravel or present elongation issues.

The Kevlar strands are inherently flame resistant, highly chemical resistant and can be removed for use in everything from snares to escaping illegal restraint from zip ties.

Our insert card that comes with each bracelet kit features QR codes on the back, linking you directly to our step-by-step tutorials to create either a standard Paracord Bracelet or a Quick Release Paracord Bracelet.

Made in the USA and available in OD Green, Coyote Brown and Black in the ITS Store today!

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Here is a tutorial on a completely unique creation of mine! Monkeys fists are all over the net, so are monkeys fist lanyards. There are none like this and of that I'm certain. This video is complete with tutorial on the sliding manrope knot and the simple but popular 4 strand round braid.

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