Nice video, I made one with this plastic/nylon rope. Didn't put a bolt in it because i just wanna use it as something to grab onto to pull my keys out of my pocket. I'll probably buy some paracord to make stuff with though now. :P
This is great!! Thanks for the tutorial! I'll be making one of my own soon. I saw some vid about a gentleman who treated his box knot keychain (no bolt) with superglue and it hardened up really well, but I like the bolt idea a little better....at least one won't need a lot of ventilation to make a bolt kubotan. :)
I'm new at this. Really wish you would say how much cord to start with to cover that bolt or to make an "average" size kuboton. Otherwise, I have no idea how much to cut off. thanks.
Thanks for the quick response and the info. I did a little experimenting and it wasn't as difficult as I thought to get the right length. I wrapped a sharpie inside and used 2 pieces about 7+ feet each. I tried to allow for xtra on both ends because I made a lanyard to go around my wrist (weapon retention) and also approx 10 inches extra on the other end for a "whip" to swing my keys on a long keychain. (many defense options) thanks again!
Nice video. Steel is nice for strength and gives it some weight, but I like your sharpie idea. I think some kind of plastic insert like that would be a good idea for those times you may want to enter an area that has metal detectors.
(airports, some schools, some federal buildings, etc, etc, etc)
@Schmidt54 Thank you! I don't think our law enforcement will like this either but until it's used as a weapon then I'm good. I still believe I have the right to defend myself if the need arises. I'll probably try my best with my bare hands but if it goes wrong this and anything else I find within my grasp will be used.
@Schmidt54 Its an option I MAY use instead of drawing my knife or gun, so it has the potential to be more humane. Although in some cases, drawing a gun is the most humane IF the person runs away without a confrontation at all. It all depends on the situation, and having many tools (knife, gun, kubotan, pepper spray, extremely bright light) is the idea. But, my goal is to NEVER use any of these in my entire life.
Awesome idea. The Monkey's Fist knots are also a good example of "tactical macrame"...you could probably even make one that you can tie onto this one...or at least something removable so you can use them together or separately. Then you would basically have a "paracord" lanyard for your keys, except it's got a steel bolt and a lead weight/ball bearing flail attached to it...I'm sure you could do some damage with one if need be.
@wcropp1 I wanted to add, however, that in many states "slungshots" are illegal, which is basically any kind of weight attached to a rope or string. A key chain sized one probably isn't going to get you into any trouble, but if you ever seriously injure someone with one in a defensive situation, that could be used against you in court. Check your local laws.
@wcropp1 Yeah I know...it sucks how the laws in my town are written. It's a huge blanket sweep. They basically say anything that is brandished in a threatening way, which means I could wave a banana in a threatening way and it'll be considered a weapon.
@wcropp1 Thanks! I was thinking of a monkey fist or another kubotan attached (kinda like a mini pair of nunchakus). But right now with my keys on it is fine:) Thanks for watching!
@EnduringEagle Thanks man! The .75" x 4" bolt was finished using 10 feet of paracord total (5' of each color of course). The thickness includes the gorilla tape and electrical tape used. There were about 2.5 feet of left over at the end. The .75" x 5" bolt I used 17 feet but it was way too much because I snipped off 8 feet afterwards...so I'm thinking 12 feet should be more than enough.
@EnduringEagle Yup, 6 feet each side. This of course is only an estimation based on how much was left over from my first attempt with the .75 x 5 inch bolt. I haven't tried any thicker diameter bolts yet.
Good job. I make these all the time for my friends but I use the bolts that end in a ring instead of a hex top. I then just put a key-chain ring on it. I call mine "Sturdy Keychains" and for legal reasons never refer to them as weapons. They are sturdy so they don't break and large so they are easy to find. That way they are not considered weapons until they are refereed to or brandished as such. 8-)
@MrSenset I hear you man, the laws are a blanket sweep that if I was to brandish a fruit in a threatening manner it could be called a weapon. Great suggestion for the ring top! Thanks for that! I do love the sturdiness and it's pretty low key until you use it. Thanks for watching!
lol "tactical macrame" i just died laughing good vid though!
hippietwinkie 1 week ago
@hippietwinkie Thanks:) I'm glad I could entertain!
darkchild57 1 week ago
Nice video, I made one with this plastic/nylon rope. Didn't put a bolt in it because i just wanna use it as something to grab onto to pull my keys out of my pocket. I'll probably buy some paracord to make stuff with though now. :P
atomicblitzr 3 weeks ago
@atomicblitzr Thanks! Yeah definitely try out paracord it's relatively inexpensive and it's really tough stuff. Thanks for watching!
darkchild57 3 weeks ago
This is cool - it may not be as robust but I may try it with a ferro rod instead.
Supralobe 3 weeks ago
@Supralobe That's a good idea also:)
darkchild57 3 weeks ago
This is great!! Thanks for the tutorial! I'll be making one of my own soon. I saw some vid about a gentleman who treated his box knot keychain (no bolt) with superglue and it hardened up really well, but I like the bolt idea a little better....at least one won't need a lot of ventilation to make a bolt kubotan. :)
rustydj 4 weeks ago
@rustydj You're welcome:) I saw that same video, it was a really cool idea, but I agree, using a bolt is a a bit faster! Thanks for watching!
darkchild57 4 weeks ago
I'm new at this. Really wish you would say how much cord to start with to cover that bolt or to make an "average" size kuboton. Otherwise, I have no idea how much to cut off. thanks.
romansten9 2 months ago
@romansten9 Oops, sorry, I believe the 5 inch bolt I used 7 feet of each color.
darkchild57 2 months ago
@darkchild57
Thanks for the quick response and the info. I did a little experimenting and it wasn't as difficult as I thought to get the right length. I wrapped a sharpie inside and used 2 pieces about 7+ feet each. I tried to allow for xtra on both ends because I made a lanyard to go around my wrist (weapon retention) and also approx 10 inches extra on the other end for a "whip" to swing my keys on a long keychain. (many defense options) thanks again!
romansten9 2 months ago
@romansten9 Wow great idea man:) Sharpie should be much lighter but still packs the hurt if you jab it into someone!
darkchild57 2 months ago
Nice video. Steel is nice for strength and gives it some weight, but I like your sharpie idea. I think some kind of plastic insert like that would be a good idea for those times you may want to enter an area that has metal detectors.
(airports, some schools, some federal buildings, etc, etc, etc)
romansten9 2 months ago
@romansten9 It's nice to have "something" that is completely innocent looking:)
darkchild57 2 months ago
+++++
Snicke22 3 months ago
@Snicke22 :)
darkchild57 3 months ago
Really really cool piece! Although I don't think our law enforcement or judges will like this.
Schmidt54 8 months ago
@Schmidt54 Thank you! I don't think our law enforcement will like this either but until it's used as a weapon then I'm good. I still believe I have the right to defend myself if the need arises. I'll probably try my best with my bare hands but if it goes wrong this and anything else I find within my grasp will be used.
darkchild57 8 months ago
@Schmidt54 Its an option I MAY use instead of drawing my knife or gun, so it has the potential to be more humane. Although in some cases, drawing a gun is the most humane IF the person runs away without a confrontation at all. It all depends on the situation, and having many tools (knife, gun, kubotan, pepper spray, extremely bright light) is the idea. But, my goal is to NEVER use any of these in my entire life.
romansten9 2 months ago
Awesome idea. The Monkey's Fist knots are also a good example of "tactical macrame"...you could probably even make one that you can tie onto this one...or at least something removable so you can use them together or separately. Then you would basically have a "paracord" lanyard for your keys, except it's got a steel bolt and a lead weight/ball bearing flail attached to it...I'm sure you could do some damage with one if need be.
wcropp1 8 months ago
@wcropp1 I wanted to add, however, that in many states "slungshots" are illegal, which is basically any kind of weight attached to a rope or string. A key chain sized one probably isn't going to get you into any trouble, but if you ever seriously injure someone with one in a defensive situation, that could be used against you in court. Check your local laws.
wcropp1 8 months ago
@wcropp1 Yeah I know...it sucks how the laws in my town are written. It's a huge blanket sweep. They basically say anything that is brandished in a threatening way, which means I could wave a banana in a threatening way and it'll be considered a weapon.
darkchild57 8 months ago
@wcropp1 Thanks! I was thinking of a monkey fist or another kubotan attached (kinda like a mini pair of nunchakus). But right now with my keys on it is fine:) Thanks for watching!
darkchild57 8 months ago
@Xhessive Cool:) I love these ideas everyone is coming up with! Thanks for watching!
darkchild57 8 months ago
"This 4 inch one seems to fit in my hand perfectly fine." That's what she said!!!!!!!!!
flabazoid 8 months ago
@flabazoid Lol! I was waiting for someone to say that:)
darkchild57 8 months ago
I love this idea. For a particular bolt size, how much paracord would you need?
EnduringEagle 8 months ago
@EnduringEagle Thanks man! The .75" x 4" bolt was finished using 10 feet of paracord total (5' of each color of course). The thickness includes the gorilla tape and electrical tape used. There were about 2.5 feet of left over at the end. The .75" x 5" bolt I used 17 feet but it was way too much because I snipped off 8 feet afterwards...so I'm thinking 12 feet should be more than enough.
darkchild57 8 months ago
@darkchild57 Just to be clear that would be 6 feet on each side?
EnduringEagle 8 months ago
@EnduringEagle Yup, 6 feet each side. This of course is only an estimation based on how much was left over from my first attempt with the .75 x 5 inch bolt. I haven't tried any thicker diameter bolts yet.
darkchild57 8 months ago
should be good for dome checking :D
gundude73 8 months ago
@gundude73 Lol! Love the "dome checking"!
darkchild57 8 months ago
lol i actualy had this idea after seeing FTWCM's vid on his "sap lanyard" never did try it out tho
wolfbrother2501 8 months ago
@wolfbrother2501 Great minds think alike bro!
darkchild57 8 months ago
Tactical & Macrame ...
lol i never thought i would see this tow words together.
Prowler1 8 months ago
@Prowler1 :) :) Well it's about time someone used it together lol! Thanks for watching!
darkchild57 8 months ago
Good job. I make these all the time for my friends but I use the bolts that end in a ring instead of a hex top. I then just put a key-chain ring on it. I call mine "Sturdy Keychains" and for legal reasons never refer to them as weapons. They are sturdy so they don't break and large so they are easy to find. That way they are not considered weapons until they are refereed to or brandished as such. 8-)
MrSenset 8 months ago
@MrSenset I hear you man, the laws are a blanket sweep that if I was to brandish a fruit in a threatening manner it could be called a weapon. Great suggestion for the ring top! Thanks for that! I do love the sturdiness and it's pretty low key until you use it. Thanks for watching!
darkchild57 8 months ago
cool stuff darkchild...next time screw one nut on the bolt (and some loctite) ...That way it's blunt in both ends...should be very effective or ???
fredde90210 8 months ago
@fredde90210 Great idea man! Thanks for the suggestion! I may have to try that out:)
darkchild57 8 months ago
very nice ;)
NorwegianKnifeDude 8 months ago
@NorwegianKnifeDude Thanks!
darkchild57 8 months ago