I used a "Turks Head" to put a grip ring on a flashlight, which was useful until this particular flashight became mostly worthless. The gargantuan key to the lady's vehicle is on its own paracord keychain, and I used a scrap piece to make a silencer for my key ring, which cuts down on the jangling considerably.
Got a few more utilitarian uses here... Boot laces - it's a little slippery, but if you "go around the loop" twice instead of once as you normally would, the resulting bow still functions properly, but holds far better. the little dangly-ball things I have hanging off the bit-kit blades for my Leatherman make great zipper pulls. I think paracord is too abrasive for the primary grip on a hiking staff, but I have some wrapped around above that spot, which is a better spot for holding the staff while descending. The top part of that wrapping is securely lashed to the staff, the bottom part is secured with a clove hitch and can be easily released. The turks head above it is just decorative. At the other end of the staff, I lashed a steel quick link. When I want both hands free, I release the clove hitch on the wrapping and run it through the quick link to make a makeshift sling.
Used it in the Marine Corps to "dummy cord" our gear on long force marches to keep from losing anything.
I'm gonna make one of those bracelets when I stop being so damned lazy. For those that want the instructions on making, or reweaving, your own message me with your email address and I'll pass it along. Its too big to post on here
Just a few. I do tons of knife angle light lanyards. All colors. My steering wheel is wrapped in it. I have all colors. Check out All Knotted Back East on Facebook. TACH]2813[/ATTACH]
Got a few.. S, M, L, XL Survival Machete EDC Survival Kit Multi Tools Keys EDC Light @ 115Lumens powered by 1 AAA Survival Watch & Bracelet w/ Whistle
Those are really nice! In the marine corps I took the inside stands out of the 550 cord and put my dog tag chain in it. Kept the dog tags from making noise and flopping around to much.
I bought mine from Best Glide. http://www.bestglide.com/ Got 50 feet of four different colors and it was only $27 shipped back in June 2011.
Here is the actual web page: http://www.bestglide.com/550_cord_info.html Five colors, about $10 for 100 ft
You just have to make sure the seller has listed the brand of cord. I have gotten some crap cord before. You can tell the difference by the thickness and rigidity. Most sellers will refund your money if you are not satisfied with the product. I buy tons of stuff on eBay. I sell tons of stuff too.
