Paracord friction saw?

[Andy BB]

Found this whilst meandering through youtube. Neat little idea methinks!

[TinkyPete]

That is a technique which is taught on E & E training. It is amazing what you can do with a boot lace

[Dannytsg]

Good find. Will come in handy for sure.

[Itzal]

That is a technique which is taught on E & E training. It is amazing what you can do with a boot lace

E&E is now SERE.

[John Fenna]

This is why you dont let climbing ropes cross each other....
If you embed sand in a bootlace (leather or synthetic) you can even use cord as a hacksaw on metal....

[skate]

Why not use one of the fifteen knives that all bushcrafters carry at all times

[jackcbr]

word of warning, every stroke weakens your paracord. We use a similar technique to open up bails of hay and eventually the saw piece will wear through.

[TinkyPete]

E&E is now SERE.

Yes it is I have just been doing it a long time and I have still not escaped the army yet 3 years to go

First time was an exercise called "sweaty palm" oh what fun that was

[Itzal]

Yes it is I have just been doing it a long time and I have still not escaped the army yet 3 years to go

First time was an exercise called "sweaty palm" oh what fun that was

God bless pointless name changes.

[jamespeskett]

So, they guy ends by saying, "I'll leave the practical applications us to you." What are they?

[British Red]

If you embed sand in a bootlace (leather or synthetic) you can even use cord as a hacksaw on metal....

Or better yet gritty mud. The Chinese used this to cut Jade