Came across this item on Ebay, thought it might be of interest.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2176393536&category=135

Pete

I am racking my brain at the moment. I'm sure I read how to tie a similar thing. There was also a knot for a 'paracord belt'. If I find it, i'll let you know. I really like the idea of hip, trendy, fashionable survival gear where the only comments that people make are those of jelousy!

Yes. I also read that article on a paracord belt. I did a search but couldn't find it. I'd love to have the pattern for how to make that bracelet and give it a try, but I doubt it's anywhere on the net.

How's this? http://www.slatts.freeserve.co.uk/slatts-knot.htm

I'd be more interested in the belt version.

Have you ever had a woven nylon watchband? After getting it sweaty a few to several times, even with frequent washing, the smell is unforgettable. It seems to lock into the fibers, somehow, and no matter what you do it comes right back.

Thanks. Thats the one. That is the knot used for the bracelet though is it. The bracelet looks more like its made out of webbing tape than paracord to me.

thats the one!

I've got some real cheap paracord at home that looks like this. It's got three inner strands, but they aren't tightly woven. This bracelet could be the same stuff.

--Chris

The bracelet is made from a square knot sennet.It is easy to make.Look it up in most knot books or Macrame guides.He charges a bit much for what it is.An idea I had is to make the toggle out of "fat wood" so it can have a bit of tinder built in <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />.It is a cool idea though and have already made myself a couple.Just another $.02 worth from me.
Tanx
Boatman

Boatman, When I was in the Marines a lot of the Navy guys I worked with made 550 cord key fobs. They were some sort of continuous weave/braid that ended up a little less than 1/2" square and as long as you wanted to make them. Do you have any idea what that weave/braid/knot is called? Seems like it might be a handy way of keeping a few feet of 550 cord around.

TIA, Ed

BTW I'm still waiting on the book to look into that other thing we talked about. I'll keep you posted