Best paracord survival bracelet? -firesteel, tinder, scraper and sling

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If you have ever seen some of my paracord work, you’ll recognize that I always seek to be innovative and unique. I rarely do paracord “survival bracelets” because I find most of them boring to make and typically lacking any real utilitarian value. Sure with some effort on the most common bracelets, you could untie it and get 10’-12’ of paracord. If someone wandered away from camp and got lost with empty pockets, the clothes on their back and their paracord bracelet, they could use the cordage to save valuable time in rigging a shelter. What about fire? Do you think the average person is realistically going to use the paracord to make a bow drill fire?
In the spirit of Paracordist innovation, I’ve been thinking about making a truly unique AND useful bracelet for some time now. How could I integrate firesteel, scraper and tinder? What about I.D. and/or critical medical information that could make the difference between life and death? How can I get more cord in a typical bracelet yet make it easy to untie? How can I do this and make it attractive, comfortable, renewable, affordable and suitable for everyday wear? Well here it is, I think I’ve done all that and more!
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  • Bracelet weave uses about 25% more cord than a cobra stitch of the same length (unless of course you use cobra back and forth until you have an absurd thick and uncomfy bracelet)

  • Single cord construction, easily unravel

  • 3/8" diameter firesteel cut to 1" acts as button for loop closure

  • I.D. plate is made by my friend, specifically for this creation. Plate has square ground edges which double as effective scraper for the fireseel.

  • I.D. plate can be engraved or decorated. I'm thinking I.D. info or critical medical info.

  • Single or double thread of jute runs through top of bracelet (8"-16") it is only on top so not uncomfy to the wrist. Removable for tinder.

BONUS: Finally, seeing the finished prototype I realize it can be used as a rock sling. The bracelet is 1" wide, so not a typical sling pocket but it will work with carefully selected rocks. I have to test this. I'll let you know how it works out!
 
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Very innovative, I like that a lot. That can truly be called a survival bracelet :thumbup:
 
Really, really cool. I personally think the jute is a bit ugly, but I suppose one could argue that it adds to the rustic look of the whole thing. If you would be so kind as to make a tutorial for the weave, I would much appreciate it. I was actually just about to make a regular cobra weave...now I'm not so sure.
 
I really like it! The only issue for me would be the toggle. I hate having bulky things on the insde of my wrist. Any way to make that part a little less bulky? If so I'm really interested in one of these from you.
 
Thats pretty well thought out,

I am one that hates having things on my hands. Watches, rings, just a no go. I would like to see something like this in a belt or other form.

Cool work
 
Looks nice, I make bracelets too but they are the bland. boring variety LOL

Some innovative ideas in that...I'm digging it.
 
Genius! :)

That's pretty awesome an innovative.
Though if I may suggest, perhaps a less "hairy" tinder would make it look a bit more aesthetically pleasing. :)

p.s. enjoy your posts a lot
 
I like it, quite a bit. My only thought would be to use a smaller diameter of fire steel, although it will get more difficult to drill a hole through. I'm just thinking about the weight flopping around on my wrist. Great job!
 
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