Most paracord, including virtually everything else offered by this seller, is ~3/8" diameter, yet the description here says 1/8". Is this a typo?
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The specs on 550 paracord is closer to 3/16". I think the technical specs for 550 paracord are 4.3 mm or 0.169". This is very close to a standard size paracord, but may be a tiny bit thicker than china made paracord. It is not 3/8"
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It's either a typo or someone was heavy handed with a pair of calipers for measurement. I've ordered 100' sections to 1000' spools from them and everything has been exactly what I expected. 3/8 sounds a little big for a measurement to me but I haven't ever actually checked the diameter. Either way it's the same diameter as all other 550 paracord I've worked with and seemed better quality than some others I've found.
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I believe that the 3/8 is usually the buckle size used. There is a size difference in 550 & 450 paracord!!
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So that I could get a diameter that worked, I ordered the package of three. I don't know the diameter that I ended up using, but it probably is the 7/8" diameter. Mine has ridges on the side.
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When I ordered quantity 1 was just 1. The 3 in the description refers to the distance (3 inches) between the attachment points.
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It's a very long cable. I traced mine from under the front seat of my Jeep Wrangler to the back and up the top of my rack, still having extra left over. The diameter is not 3/8" - at least the one I have isn't. Mine is 1/8" DIA. max. But you don't need a huge cable (dia.) - it's for an antenna! :0)
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Well from my experience Paracord either comes as Nylon Paracord or Polyester Paracord. They have the same "Break" strength but nylon is a bit more flexible and costs more. So to answer your question....Yes it is wrapped in paracord, I just don't know what material.
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The one I ordered seemed 100%. The only thing was the "550" paracord wasn't "550". I love my Becker & the sheath is extremely well made.
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The steel cable is 1/16" diameter. But the outside diameter of the vinyl coating is 3/32". I purchased cable clamps of sizes 1/16" which fiit fine, even a bit extra big. I would not purchase the cable clamps described as covering ranges 3/32" to 1/8" because they are way too big.
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I think so; give me a day or so, will try a short demo and get back to you. Have you considered usin 275 "tactical" paracord?
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Hi Donald, I've been sorta waiting for someone else to answer this one but since no one has... here is my take on it. I'd wrap it around a long nail or spike much the same way you would put it on a spool. My nail or wrap area would be no longer than ~5 3/4". I'd then tuck the cord into itself on one end and stuff it in my pouch, nail and all. Never hurts to have another tool around. ; - ) I have seen some videos on how to wrap cord in a way that holds it together well but also allows for quick and easy unraveling in an urgent situation. You may want to YouTube that as I'm not allowed to put outside links in this note. I hope someone gives you a better answer... but that's what I'd do since we don't have a better one yet. All the Best, Bill... TOUGH-GRID UPDATE: You're welcome Don! When you search YouTube, use the term "paracord deployment lanyard" I think you'll like the videos you find there. Bill... TOUGH-GRID
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no , the dia. is smaller . but this tough-grid 750 paracord is probaly more that the strenth you need, for a small dia. cord .
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One point of confusion here is that the description had this as a 5.5mm x 2.1mm, but, the photo has the embedded text indicating it is a "DC 5.5/2.5mm". Both are a common size of connector. Not claiming an answer to the question here, just pointing out a spot of confusion.
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No it is not 1 1/8 inches in diameter. It is 1 inch in diameter and cuts an 8 pitch thread.
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Nylon which is not real 550 Paracord, which is a true Mil Spec item and is a far superior cord, but most of the stuff you see marked as 550 Paracord is counterfeit stuff produced in China. But you can rewrap with the real stuff, or (better) just put a longer (and much more useful) piece of the real stuff in your bag for when you need it.
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It has a pretty strong spring so it will go down to a small size. My max size is 1/8 for shock cord. When you melt / char the end of the chord to prevent it's unraveling, the melted end will barely pass through the lock, so I would say 1/8 is about max. I tried a heat shrinkable cap on the end, but it would not pass through the lock. I have used the locks on regular elastic shoe laces before I bought the shock cord. Even when the elastic inside the shoe lace had broken, and just the braided outer cover was all that was holding, the lock still held and prevented the lace from slipping. These are the strongest springs in this type of cord lock I have encountered. It has a pretty strong spring so it will go down to a small size. My max size is 1/8 for shock cord. When you melt / char the end of the chord to prevent it's unraveling, the melted end will barely pass through the lock, so I would say 1/8 is about max. I tried a heat shrinkable cap on the end, but it would not pass through the lock. I have used the locks on regular elastic shoe laces before I bought the shock cord. Even when the elastic inside the shoe lace had broken, and just the braided outer cover was all that was holding, the lock still held and prevented the lace from slipping. These... » Read More It has a pretty strong spring so it will go down to a small size. My max size is 1/8 for shock cord. When you melt / char the end of the chord to prevent it's unraveling, the melted end will barely pass through the lock, so I would say 1/8 is about max. I tried a heat shrinkable cap on the end, but it would not pass through the lock. I have used the locks on regular elastic shoe laces before I bought the shock cord. Even when the elastic inside the shoe lace had broken, and just the braided outer cover was all that was holding, the lock still held and prevented the lace from slipping. These are the strongest springs in this type of cord lock I have encountered. « Show Less
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It has a pretty strong spring so it will go down to a small size. My max size is 1/8 for shock cord. When you melt / char the end of the chord to prevent it's unraveling, the melted end will barely pass through the lock, so I would say 1/8 is about max. I tried a heat shrinkable cap on the end, but it would not pass through the lock. I have used the locks on regular elastic shoe laces before I bought the shock cord. Even when the elastic inside the shoe lace had broken, and just the braided outer cover was all that was holding, the lock still held and prevented the lace from slipping. These are the strongest springs in this type of cord lock I have encountered.
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These are NOT 3/4" barb fittings, as I thought. the size is 5/8. this is 1/8" smaller than 3/4" for those who don't like math.
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Just got this in the mail... outer diameter measures approx 3 1/4". The outer 3/8" is the flexible part. I tried to upload some pics but cant seem to figure out how.