Paracordist's: Monkey's Fist knot lanyard smashes gallon of water, Martial Arts Self Defense

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This is a version of the Steel Saints Lanyard, revised for a 1" steel ball insert (vs. the 1.5" ball). I've made this for the sensei of a martial arts academy in Texas, and I'm working on some non-adjustable versions for his students. The difference and size and weight between the 1" and 1.5" steel balls is substantial. Swinging the smaller ball just does not feel right, sort of like swinging a golf club with a low swing weight. As in golf club design, the feel can be adjusted to preference by adding weight to the club head, or reducing the weight of the shaft. Also, with the smaller monkeys fist, I don't want huge knots, throwing off the aesthetic balance of the piece. For these reasons, I've made the following refinements to the design of the Texas Saints Martial Arts Lanyard:

1. The braid is made thinner to reduce weight and wind resistance by incorporating the second color (black) as a gutted strand of paracord.
2. The manrope knot is done with two rather than three passes (also using the gutted paracord)

This video compares impact of this 1" steel ball lanyard on a gallon jug of water with impact from my Steel Saints Lanyard which contains a 1.5" steel ball.

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[VanceRhodes]

Sick monkey fists bro. I make a lot of them. They are def fun but can you check out my video on your design and maybe help me out. I watched your vid so many times trying to tie the manrope knot on the standing end and can't get it right. You seem to be the only one with a vid on tying it like that on a standing end. Any tips?

[kevingg2000]

@VanceRhodes It is also in books; I learned from Gibson's book of knots and splices; not in print but you can usually get PDF on scribd

BTW if you like videos please click the "share" button on videos, subscribe to my kevingg2000 youtube channel, and share to your social networks, follow me on twitter, like my facebook page etc. thanks again!

[macemanDK90]

kevingg2000 hi where can i get a steelball from, no usa sites please cause im from denmark..

[kevingg2000]

@macemanDK90 I only get from a USA site, don't know any overseas sorry

[foxhound1976]

Bottles dont hit back

[kevingg2000]

@foxhound1976 video was just to show the relative impact of the given size steel ball insert. based on what I saw, an assailant wouldn't hit back either after getting a whack with this thing

[clemsonkid200]

can you post a video on how to make this or show us a site where we can make this or something please??

[imeat]

i Prefer the battery in a sock

[VanceRhodes]

Thank you. I'll have to check that out. I am already subscribed.

[RDPproject]

@macemanDK90

Are you still looking for one of these?

I know someone who makes them here where I live.

If you want one...maybe he will make you one if you pay for it.

[PooPoo2U]

@robertfulda: Oh, and I'll add it's kinda pathetic to call someone a troll when you were in fact the one who made the first troll comment.

[PooPoo2U]

@robertfulda: Awww, poor thing. Playing butt-hurt because you made a stupid argument with no logical backup. There's a saying for that: The nail that sticks out gets hammered.

Also, the "give up your wallet method" isn't an effective defense because you're not actually defending anything. Duh huh. If they had a knife this has a good chance. I don't know what I'd do if they pulled a gun though... oh wait... THAT'S why I carry a Glock!

[robertfulda]

@PooPoo2U Ah... I understand now. "Moron"... You are that kind of Internet people that feels the urge to swear people who disagrees with because this is your only argument. You're either 10 years old, either a troll, or both. Talk to the hand.

[PooPoo2U]

@robertfulda:

My comment: "are you saying you'd be better off without anything atall? Guess what: that's stupid!"

Your comment: "Having this isn't better than having nothing."

You just disagreed with me... by agreeing with me? Derp! What does a wallet have to do with SELF-defense? Are you implying you're a wallet? Are you implying all robbers carry guns? Are you implying that if a guy will only shoot you if you have this in your possession?