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There are a number of "survival" products on the market that integrate "extra" strands into the standard paracord (US MIL spec, ~4mm accessory cord, usually 7 strand nylon or cotton) Most of them...
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2020-04-17T22:47:08Z (over 4 years ago)
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crasic
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2020-04-17T22:47:08Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>There are a number of "survival" products on the market that integrate "extra" strands into the standard paracord (US MIL spec, ~4mm accessory cord, usually 7 strand nylon or cotton) </p> <p>Most of them feature a tinder strand, at first glance this is a useful gimmick, if one is using the cord for something else (wrapping, lanyard, bracelet) you can have it around in case you need it, on the other hand it seems that any accidental heat exposure could lead to a major accident or injury. </p> <p>Are these products the death traps I imagine them to be? How likely is the fire starter to ignite and how prone is it to extinguishing itself?</p>