Grog's Animated Knots
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Aug 1st 2019
If you're an experienced paracord crafter, you've probably heard of the Animated Knots by Grog website. For those of you that don't know, animatedknots.com is the most popula
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Can Paracord be Fashionable?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jul 25th 2019
In a recent post about the Meaning of Paracord Bracelets, we talked about how paracord has usually represented the toughness of the American military—to the point that s
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History and Meaning of the Paracord Bracelet
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jul 18th 2019
While paracord bracelets started as a military trend, they have since exploded in popularity and diversity. Many now wonder, "What did the paracord bracelet originally m
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Which Fid?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jul 11th 2019
What Is a Fid?
When I first started crafting with paracord, I had no idea what a paracord fid was. For those of you who find yourself in the same boat as I was, the c
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Why Are There So Many Paracord Sizes?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jul 3rd 2019
In case you didn't know, there's more to paracord than just 550 cord. We currently sell over a dozen varieties of paracord, all with different diameters, strengths, and pr
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Down and Dirty Paracord Fixes
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jun 27th 2019
Paracord can be made into many beautiful things. Complex bracelet weaves, horse halters, figurines, and even home decorations, but that doesn't mean every paracord creat
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Why You Suck at Making Paracord Bracelets
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jun 13th 2019
Today's blog is the opposite of a pep talk. Today we're talking about why your paracord bracelets are. . . less than perfect.
But the goal is not to bring you d
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9 Preparedness Skills You've Probably Overlooked
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jun 6th 2019
The internet is populated with thousands of armchair survivalists. They watch YouTube videos and read blogs but have very little experience surviving in the wild. They do
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How to Finish Paracord Ends
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on May 30th 2019
One question we hear a lot is: "How do I finish off paracord ends?" So whether you are a complete newbie to paracord crafting or just looking at ways to improve your ski
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Guide to Modern Macramé
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on May 16th 2019
What is Macramé?
My generation missed the 70's—and that is definitely okay. It does mean, though, that I missed out on some things. Things like bellbottoms, afros
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