SLCC knot. Warning lots of bad pics and confusing instructions...

MOLEXEY

MOLEXEY

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Bad weather here a couple weeks ago found me bored with nothing else to do so I tried to take some pics that explain the braid found on the SLCC. Using my AR as a model here we go:

Start with two strands of para cord about 14-18" long

Step 1: Tie a simple over hand knot and leave it kind of loose:

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Step 2: Thread the second piece of cord through the loop created by you first knot and tie another overhand knot

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Tighten both knots

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Step 3: You now have a knot that looks like an X or a cross created by the four leads of para cord. So starting with the top left lead going clockwise fold lead one over lead two
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Continue by folding lead two over one and three then, three over two and four

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finally fold four over three and tuck under one

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Tighten by working your way around the knot and pulling each lead until the knot is very tight
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Now starting with the top right lead going counter-clockwise reverse the pattern

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Continue with the pattern alternating clockwise then counter-clockwise pulling tight on each step

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When it gets the length you want, trim the excess off of each lead and seal by burning

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Confused? Any one who figures this out from these posts feel free to offer better photos and instruction. Good luck and let me know how it goes.

MO
 
I got everything up to "Start with two strands of para cord about 14-18" long"...
 
Thanks Molexey,

great pics, crystal instructions.. I have no need of one of these on a knife at present, but now I do have a nifty 550 black paracord keyring..:D

Hey, I wanted to give it a shot, had some cord around and could think of no better use.. was fun though :)

Christiaan.
 
thanks for the instructions! it was real easy to do, especially with 2 people to tighten the 4 strands:) . although it kinda sucked when i went to burn the ends and a flaming hot peice of nylon burnt the skin off of my finger:(
 
I've been in the world of architecture for over eight years. I've taken intense engineering courses. I've designed many houses, industrial facilities, condos, and a hotel but I still can't seem to get this knot down!! :eek:

Shelb
 
Dude, you rock. Thanks for the info, now I just have to have about a half hour. Thanks Molexey.
 
Christiaan is not the only one with a new key chain :) Just wanted to see if I could do it.

Thanks Molexey
 
I always liked this style of lanyard but could never figure out how to do it. Your pics and instructions are top notch and a breeze to do. Thanks for enlightening us.

Mac
 
Cool! Glad to hear it's working. It does make a pretty good key ring or zipper pull tab.


MO
 
Thanks for the picture and instructions. After reading your post, I was reminded of a time when I went to summer camp as a kid (maybe 30 years ago) I remember making these keychain things out of colored, flat plastic strands using the same knot.

S.
 
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