I think it’s called paracord, strong useful rope, and that is a cobra knot, which is a useful way to carry relatively a lot of rope in a small aesthetic package (but it’s a pain to undo/redo).
Practically useless for evey day use. I doubt anyone who ever bought one of those cobra knotted paracord in bracelets or keychain has ever used the rope in an emergency.
that being said, it’s the insecure male version of a friendship bracelet.
550 cord is great, and people should have some in their vehicle, or a pack while traveling.
The cords on stuff like the wallet bother me though because even with the space reducing knot, it’s a comically small amount of cord that’s almost purely a fashion statement. A significant amount of 550 cord on a roll, spindle, or just in a ziplock bag is far more practical.
I’ve known some outdoorsy people who’ve made their own 550 bracelets, but when it comes to storebought ones it’s pretty much 100% people that never go in the woods wearing them in my experience.
I’m definitely going to tie that “tactical” rope (I know there is a more official name, can’t think of it) to my suit jacket pocket.
I think it’s called paracord, strong useful rope, and that is a cobra knot, which is a useful way to carry relatively a lot of rope in a small aesthetic package (but it’s a pain to undo/redo).
Practically useless for evey day use. I doubt anyone who ever bought one of those cobra knotted paracord in bracelets or keychain has ever used the rope in an emergency.
that being said, it’s the insecure male version of a friendship bracelet.
550 cord is great, and people should have some in their vehicle, or a pack while traveling.
The cords on stuff like the wallet bother me though because even with the space reducing knot, it’s a comically small amount of cord that’s almost purely a fashion statement. A significant amount of 550 cord on a roll, spindle, or just in a ziplock bag is far more practical.
I’ve known some outdoorsy people who’ve made their own 550 bracelets, but when it comes to storebought ones it’s pretty much 100% people that never go in the woods wearing them in my experience.
I kept one in my car and actually used it to tie down patio furniture while helping a buddy move houses.
I just wadded it up into a ball and put it into the trunk when I was done with it. Haven’t used it since tho.
paracord is useful.
i meant that no one uses those cobra knots. their are just decorations, I doubt anyone has ever untied it to get the rope back