All Wrapped Up In Paracord: Knife and Tool Wraps, Survival Bracelets, And More Projects With Parachute Cord - Softcover

Tomihama, Nicholas

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9781483969169: All Wrapped Up In Paracord: Knife and Tool Wraps, Survival Bracelets, And More Projects With Parachute Cord
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1483969169 ISBN 13: 9781483969169
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Developed as a replacement for silk parachute lines
in World War II, Paracord has since proven itself as a tough and reliable cord. It can be used to enhance the grip of knives and tools as well as be woven and knotted into standalone gear and accessories.

With over 600 black and white pictures, All Wrapped Up In Paracord will guide you step by step through different wraps and projects perfect for the beginning paracordist. Learn to combine simple wraps and knots to create endless possible combinations to fit any project or situation.

- Learn to tie eight simple wraps that compliment and enhance the grip on knives and tools as well as serve as the basis for other projects.

- Follow along as four different handle wrapping projects are tackled and learn some different techniques along the way.

- Combine wraps and knots to create functional straps, lanyards, key and gear fobs as well as simple survival bracelets that come apart quickly to keep extra cord on hand at all times.

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About the Author

Nicholas Tomihama is the author of Adventures in Paracord as well as several books on archery including The Backyard Bowyer and Take-Down Archery.
He is an avid archer and bowyer who enjoys spending time outdoors with his family.
With his books and over 200 instructional videos Youtube channel (youtube.com/ BackyardBowyer), he has spread his love of archery and making things. Nick is the originator of the tapered PVC pipe bow.
Nick grew up with Paracord and is no stranger to it. As an amateur knifemaker and collector of Japanese swords, he has always been fascinated by cord wrapping and He lives with his wife an children in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu.

From the Inside Flap

Welcome to All Wrapped Up In Paracord! In this chapter we'll go over
some basic tools and materials needed to get started working with Paracord.
The first section is all about what Paracord is. We'll go over what different
ratings and numbers mean and how they compare to each other. This section
also explains the parts that make up Paracord as well as how to identify
different grades and types of cord.
In the next section, we'll look at some basic tools and materials and how
they are used in working with Paracord. Even complex projects can be done
with only a few tools.
Alright, let's get started!

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Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1483969169
ISBN 13 
9781483969169
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
5
Number of pages
148
Rating
  • 3.92 out of 5 stars
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