Ashley Book of Knots #2897 Paracord Bracelet with a Buckle

Source: Ashley Book of Knots

Pillbug Paracord Bracelet on a Buckle

Sources: Parachute Cord Crafters, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auRJT6eLfXM
* A Single Tatted Chain variation with a core.

Solomon's Daughters Paracord Bracelet

Sources: Ashley Book of Knots, Parachute Cord Crafters

West Country Whipping with Mirrored Sides: Paracord Bracelet with Buckle

Source: Ashley Book of Knots

Fitting paracord through a buckle

After spending weeks of getting frustrated and having to use pliers to PULL the paracord through the buckle, I had an idea to use the pliers and smash the freshly heated paracord to flatten it. Flattening the end of the paracord allows it to easily pass through the buckle. I did later find a YouTube video that did the same thing but I never saved the link. If anyone finds a video, I would gladly credit it for this blog.

Paracord Survival Bracelet vs. Paracord Fashion Bracelet

There are two kinds of paracord bracelets: 1/. paracord survival bracelet and 2/. paracord fashion bracelet. It's as simple as that. The survival bracelet is used by outdoor enthusiasts and the military. The fashion bracelet is a color fashion accessory.





The survival bracelet is usually made of one or two cords that can be used in an emergency situation; aka fast deploy, quick deploy, or instant unravel paracord bracelet. The fashion bracelet usually has singed ends and cannot be easily unraveled.


I will admit it... I wear paracord fashion bracelets. I am man enough to admit it and wear them with confidence.



I was motivated to lean how to make paracord bracelets to show support for my favorite scarlet and cream team - the Nebraska Cornhuskers. I have made team inspired paracord bracelets for friends that like the Iowa Hawkeyes and (the) Ohio State Buckeyes.




links:
TIAT
Millipede Survival Strap
A Better Emergency Lanyard?