Kevlar Cord?

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Sorry if this has been beaten to death, I searched but didn't find much. Couple of questions:

What is it good for? besides being easier to carry more than paracord, is there a benefit to the thinness?

Does it take knots well? will you ever get them out?

Is it abrasive enough to damage gear? I've read it can be used to cut pipe and stuff, what would happen if you wrapped it around, say, a backpack carry handle?

Does anyone use it, or is it a last ditch thing, silly gimmick? What-cha think?
 
A spool of carpet thread is probably strong enough for most thin cord uses, and is cheaper and easier to find.
 
I have been looking for something like Kevlar cord to use as a neck knife neck chain, just so it dose not look like "Para cord." i would say that even a thin strong cotton cord from the hobby store may be useful if your using it on things that you don't want to look "tactical"
 
In the right thickness it makes good shoe laces for some shoes that have metal eyelets that eat other laces.

I have a fairly new pair of Garmont hikers that have already eaten the laces.

Kevlar would be nice on them if they would stay tied.

I should try and find some.
 
Very thin Kevlar thread (which I think is what you are talking about) has extensive uses for escape and evasion scenarios. It can withstand enough heat/abuse to cut through a surprising array of materials. For most people, its just a gimmick. People who need it have been trained on how to use it for E&E. Beyond that, if you need a thin and strong thread, just go with some inner-core.
 
Personally I think its ability to withstand higher temperatures is what seperates it from other cords or thread. I use a piece of pull chain to attach my piece of hacksaw blade to my firesteel. A piece of kevlar cord would work as well. Other material might be ruined if placed to near the fire.
 
Makes a dandy garotte! I've got a yard of it in my wallet. DO NOT use it as floss!!! Was goin' crazy over something in my teeth last week & couldn't get it with a toothpick. Used the Kevlar, thought my teeth were gonna fall out after a single pass! Did get it out though!:(
 
Kevlar (or any of the super-high-tensile strength) cord does not take knots well. The stuff is "slippery" and so it's hard to get a knot to lock up tight. We use it in climbing gear (large hex stoppers), but most frequently seen as sewn together (dogbones, runners, etc). This isn't to say it *can't* be used, but even non-slip knots (Fishermans/Grapevine) require an extra wrap and a security tie off if possible.
 
Thanks for the info guys! I'm thinking that if I decide I need anything like that, I'll just get a spool of heavy braid from the tackle shop. For other thin cord, my money is on 2mm static cord. 100lb tensile strength, takes knots well, and is fairly cheap. For heavier stuff, 3mm brings the strength up to nearly 400lb. A bit more expensive than than para-cord, but sometimes having no stretch is a benefit.
 
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