Thanks for clarifying and thAnks again for your help here in nh!!!

My thought is I've got my keys in hand opening the car door, office or home. It is a loop 15" in this case. With this I prefer my chances over bare handed. It amOunts to my own little surprise. Once I neutralize the attack I can use it to bind the perps hands

At first thought I looked and thought "what's so impressive about a long paracord braid?" Then I scrolled down.

ouch.

thanks garland.... I think!!!

Maybe a hi-tec Boleadoras

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/Boleadoras.gif

In many municipalities this is known as a fistload or blackjack.Many think of a blackjack as being made of leather but many were made of cordage.They are very illeagle most any where you go.
Kevin,I really like to see a young person taking up knot work.When I was a young sailor,knotwork and splicing was a favorite pass time.It is nearly a lost art.YOU DO BEAUTIFUL WORK!
I recommend "The Ashley's Book of Knots" by Clifford W. Ashley.You will love it...

BOATMAN
John

Come to think about, the weapon would be classified in California as a blackjack, billy, billy club, or billy jack. They are typically leather with a weighted device inside. They are very much illegal in California and most (or all) other states. Check your laws.

It does look cool, but there are a lot of cool weapons I can't carry because of laws, unfortunately.

I don't think the device is a "loaded fist", unless you grab the ball and punched with the ball in your fist. This weapon doesn't appear to be intended for that purpose.

Kevin,

Beautiful work, you are tempting me.



Art,

You WANT it to have it bounce, it doubles the impulse. The shot or beans give a good thump without the likelyhood of crushing (or leaving as big a bruise) but you have to decide which you want, more effectiveness or less evidence.

Respectfully,

Jerry

It's really cool, but in Wa state, this is specifically called out as a monkey's fist and forbidden as a concealed weapon. Which is unfortunate as I have been trying to teach myself to tie a monkey's fist as it has legitimate use for line throwing.
I am impressed with your handiwork.

thanks boatman! I love ABK although I only have PDF version. there are so many to learn LOL! I know when I get through that book I'll have all the tools to come up with a paracord solution to world peace!