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us Offline Farmer X

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Paracord surprise
on: September 19, 2021, 12:50:51 AM
My preferred paracord vendor offers "grab bags." These contain around 30 lengths of paracord, each length being about five feet (152 cm) long. The scrap below was from one of those lengths.

I didn't think it was anything overly special, until I cut it and noticed one of the internal strands (at far right in the picture) was yellow and black. This strand has a reflective tracer. It wasn't commercial grade 550, but Mil-Spec! All the paracord I've used aboard ship or military shore facility has had that tracer.

Naturally, the lanyard I made went on my Farmer X.
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Re: Paracord surprise
Reply #1 on: September 19, 2021, 12:58:26 AM
Quote from: Farmer X on September 19, 2021, 12:50:51 AM
My preferred paracord vendor offers "grab bags." These contain around 30 lengths of paracord, each length being about five feet (152 cm) long. The scrap below was from one of those lengths.

I didn't think it was anything overly special, until I cut it and noticed one of the internal strands (at far right in the picture) was yellow and black. This strand has a reflective tracer. It wasn't commercial grade 550, but Mil-Spec! All the paracord I've used aboard ship or military shore facility has had that tracer.

Naturally, the lanyard I made went on my Farmer X.
Nice one  :tu:
I need to do some Paracord lanyards but I'm all fingers and thumbs ::) :surrender:
They don't like it up 'em!
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Re: Paracord surprise
Reply #2 on: September 19, 2021, 01:03:40 AM
Quote from: SurgeUk on September 19, 2021, 12:58:26 AM
I need to do some Paracord lanyards but I'm all fingers and thumbs.
Find some good video tutorials and just practice. Or I might be willing to make a few for you.
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Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!
Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Find him! Participate in a Challenge thread, carry knife/tool with a blade 4" or longer, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Utility Knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your zip ties in use

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