For the center of the monkey fist, ive used wads of paper or plastic, cork fishing bobbers, wine bottle corks cut in half and rounded, marbles, and chrome steel ball bearings. Hi all, i want to attempt the monkeys fist, and i am using several websites you guys have posted as a reference tutorial. The monkeys fist first lay the line across the fingers of the left hand, leaving a good amount of end to work with. One of our self defense key chains is called the monkey fist. It can offer protection for yourself and flair to your key chain. Make cool paracord accessories using monkey fist knot.
How to make a paracord monkey fist diy projects craft. Black monkey fist paracord keychain 550lb military grade. In fact, there are hundreds of possible uses for this cordage, making it a valuable addition to any collection of survival equipment and supplies. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. How to make a monkey fist paracord key chain youtube. In this case, we are using black 550 paracord as our major color and grey 550 paracord as our minor color. How to use the monkey fist tool and make monkey fist key. The keychain is made out of paracord wrapped around a 1 steel ball at the end. These spherical paracord formations are often called monkey fist or monkey paw knots, and they can be created using cord alone or with a round stone, marble, ball bearing at the center. Monkeys fist how to tie a monkeys fist knot animated.
Snakejingang is the most popular knot now in mainland china for braiding bracelets. I used the four strand round braid and connected the braid to form the handle using a cobra weave. I like a solid feel to the fist, most of the items keep the fist light, but the bbs add some weight 58, 34, and 1. Monkey fist self defense keychain well, as you can see at our site. I mafe myself one awhile back thats red, white and blue. In this tutorial, youll learn how to make a giant monkey fist using a pool ball. Paracord projects archives page 7 of 10 paracord guild. Choose from your favorite camouflage patterns and colors. I also make paracord zipper pulls, paracord necklaces, paracord dog leashes, and more, so you will always have paracord on hand for an emergency. In this example, well make a bracelet for a 7 12 wrist. Sometimes these are called bikers whips or slungshots and they can be very useful if youre in a situation where youre confronted by someone trying to mug you or attack you. With a snap of your wrist, this paracord keychain goes from a stylish accessory to a deadly whip. Grab your jig and line up your paracord so the the merged part is lined. In this paracord monkey fist tutorial you will find a tutorial on how to tie the knot, as well as a few tips on how to get this knot done properly.
From crafting with paracord and doing the social media for paracord planet ive seen them made colorful, dark, with spikes, without spikes, multiple strands, single. My girlfriend wanted a fancy purple one and i couldnt find any purple paracord so i seen where you all offered a purple and many other cool colors. You cant predict the future, but you can prepare for it. The multimonkey jig simplifies the monkey fist making process and will help produce a nice, even monkey fist. Although milc5040h does not refer to paracord as 550 cord or other variations of 550, it does define the minimum breaking. Only thing is, none of them say how long of a piece of paracord you should start out with. The swivel allows you work effortlessly for a more precise end product. The monkey fist knot is a spherical paracord knot and is very easy to learn, but requires some practice. If you need a color you dont see, message me and i will get it.
In this tutorial, we show you the stepbystep process of tying a monkeys fist and turning it into a keychain. However, the knot is now more popular as a decorative knot and can be found in sizes small to large. The monkey fist knot has a long history since 1800s, main purpose as a weight at the end of a rope or just for decorative use. Take the ends of both your major and minor paracord.
The best ones have a 1 inch steel ball wrapped in 550 lb tensile military grade paracord and are dual. Paracord projects on this page you can find various paracord projects. Its a 10 inch braided paracord keychain with a wrapped steel ball on one end. These include monkey fists, kubotans, rock slings, and survival bows. Thanks again for looking, feel free to contact me for custom orders at.
Monkey fist personal self defense keychain survival hax. Most people know that paracord is a handy item, with lots of uses. I like playing with knots and stuff, so when i saw a picture of this somewhere on the internet, i decided it would be a cool project to do, and also to write up and submit to the. The size of your monkey s fist determines haw many fingers you use. Making your own monkey fist with paracord is not quite an easy task. Paracord projects archives page 5 of 10 paracord guild. The size of your monkeys fist determines haw many fingers you. Monkey fist self defense keychain paracord products.
This package contains one monkey fist with a 1 inch steel ball bearing core. This time with a vertical, swiveling monkey fist jig. A giant monkey fist is beneficial to carry on you for survival and selfdefense purposes. At three inches from one end, hold the cord with your thumb and lay the rest of the cord up across your fingers. It will accommodate up to a golf ball sized sphere. This keeps it from being burdensome or cumbersome unlike longer heavier monkey fist units on the market. How to tie a paracord monkey fist knot paracord guild. The monkey fist can also be used to break up ice, or bust out a window if a car door becomes jammed. Paracordist how to tie a monkeys fist knot w 2 paracord.
A monkeys fist or monkey paw is a type of knot, so named because it looks somewhat like a small bunched fistpaw. The monkey fist was also used as a melee weapon among sailors and gangs. Paracord is often referred to as 550 cord, 550 paracord or paracord 550. The designs with wholenumber pass calculations are bolded theyre every 38. Paracord monkey fist keychains, perfect for self defense. Here youll find paracord tutorials, videos, tips, tricks, and lessons on everything r. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The knot was often tied and thrown off a ship to be used to dock the ship. These 8 balls can be used to make a large monkey fist. I know, theyre incredibly inefficient and silly units of measurement, but thats what the source document was in. The use of the knot, like many others was prominent in seamanship. Our monkey fist keychains are made from the highest quality, us made 550 type iii paracord. Pepperell paracord survival accessory monkey fist tool kit.
Its super easy to conceal and carries enough power to slow down any attacker. Monkey fist query paracord forum the leading paracord. When the ends are melted, carefully press and hold the two. First lay the line across the fingers of the left hand, leaving a good amount of end to work with. The size of your monkeys fist determines haw many fingers you use. How to make a monkey fist paracord key chain duration. These tools are handtied and ready for use in your next adventure. Today i made a self defense monkey fist using a 1 inch steel ball and 18 feet of black and 12 feet of red. Here youll find paracord tutorials, videos, tips, tricks, and lessons on everything. Next, we get down to the meaty end of paracord projects. The paracord is designed to be extended or shortened for your own desired length, so each monkey fist is customizable. The paracord monkey fist is a self defense keychain with an easy clip ring that allows you to detach from your keychain.
Furthermore, very few police i have spoken with know anything about its history. How to make a giant monkey fist paracord project diy. Compilation of how to make a paracord monkey fist tutorials with instructions. Welcome to the weavers of eternity official paracord tutorial channel. Bored paracord is a veteran owned and operated small business located in georgia. This assumes you are using 550 cord, and all measurements are in inches. There really is a lot to choose from, so feel free to browse and i am sure you will find something you like. The monkey armor monkey fist attaches easily to your keychain and only weighs about 3 oz. Most importantly, it can be used to strike someone in selfdefense so you can escape. This keychain is made with a paracord monkey fist over a golf ball. It needs some practice and patience to master the art before you create perfect ones. History of the monkeys fist jarhead paracord didnt create the monkeys fist but id like to believe that weve added to its list of uses.
A monkey fist basically is a steel ball wrapped in thick heavy duty paracord. Then there are the less tactical, more fun project you can do, such as paracord dog toys, seat swings, and phone cases. The survival keychain also known as the monkey fist serves many purposes. Custom monkey fist keychain monkey knuts monkey fist. This snazzy bookmark will have all your friends saying cool. Its small enough that it can be easily kept in your. To complete this project, you will need a monkey fist guide, 550 parachute cord, monkey fist cores, and a knotting tool. In this tutorial youll learn how to make a paracord monkey fist knot keychain. Join the 2 pieces of paracord together heat one end of both pieces of paracord with the lighter for a few seconds. The monkey s fist first lay the line across the fingers of the left hand, leaving a good amount of end to work with.
The nice thing is that you can use it as a weapon just like a bola a melee weapon used by sailors and gangs. This video shows you how to make a small monkeys fist using the monkey fist guide. Making a simple knot lanyard is easy enough, but creating a sphere from a single strand of paracord is much less intuitive. First up, lets take a look at some of the various knot, weaves and braids. And it also doubles as a survival rope in case you find yourself in need of strong and durable string. Steel ball, golf ball, cue ball and completed monkey fists shown in the photos above are for illustration purposes only and not included as part of this listing. Bring the cord down and behind three fingers as shown. The monkey fist paracord key chain is the perfect addition to your keys. It is tied at the end of a rope to serve as a weight, making it easier to throw, and. Simply attach it to your keys and you are ready to go. Contains one key ring and plastic ball core to make one monkey fist key fob. Our monkey fist keychains are handmade with love in the usa.
It is, after all, nothing more than rope with a knot in it. This giant monkey fist weighs in at a hefty 6 ounces, so lets get this started. Since this is just a keychain, the monkey fist wont be big, but its still useful. Keychainparacord braceletsmacrame cordmacrame knotsdiy leather gifts monkey fist keychainparacord projects. To get started, we will need to connect both pieces of paracord at the ends so we have one single strand to make our monkey fist. Jigs help hold your creation in place as you braid and knot to give you the best results. Here i make a 4strand monkey fist using ungutted 550 paracord and a 58 marble for the core. Then take three turns around the fingers, which are. It can also be used to break out a car window if youre trapped inside. If you like this video subscribe for more do it yourself projects. This is one method of tying a multi colored monkeys fist. The origin of the monkeys fist knot is as a heaving line knot used on ships of sail of yesteryear.
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