FS: Paracord survival bracelets (PICS ADDED)

[Jumpmaster]

I just acquired some different colors of 550 cord and some 3/4" fastex buckles. I made a paracord bracelet for myself and thought I would offer to make some for folks on here. If you are not familiar with these, many soldiers wear these in order to carry a length of paracord with them easily. And, I suppose, also for the "coolness" factor. :) All parts are mil-spec...the 550 cord has actual strands inside instead of fibers so that you can use both the inner strands and the casing for different uses. The buckles and the cord are mil-spec and made in the United States -- not imported.

Price will be $20.00 + $4.00 shipping via USPS with DC for any number of bracelets up to a pound...that's a lot of bracelets! :) Postal Money order preferred. PayPal ok if you cover the fees. I will only ship within the US.

1 bracelet for $20
2 for $36
3 for $45

These are HEAVY DUTY. I saw some on eBay that were $15.00...mine have 6 strands of 550 cord inside the braid instead of 2 (like the ebay ones), so it is much more substantial. It takes a little more time to do them this way as well. If you want one of the cheapie ones with only two strands, I can do that for $15.00, but it will not be as nice as the six strand one and will slip around on the fastex buckle at the ends. Some of the ones I have seen around have monkey's fists on the ends to secure them...they are also only made with two inner strands, as stated above and feel very cheesy compared to mine. The ones with the little balls on the end may be "cute" and all, but the ones the real soldiers wear are not made like that. Neither do they wear ones secured by ball chains and they do not have the cute little metal beads woven in. And...mine are CUSTOM FIT!!! Made to order! No need to be "sized down".

The colors I have are ACU Camouflage, Desert Tan (light tan), Coyote Tan (dark tan), Desert Camo, Black, Foliage Green, OD (olive drab) green, Maroon, Royal Blue, Navy Blue, White, Safety Orange, Turquoise, and Teal. I have 3/4" buckles in foliage green, tan, and black.

If you would like one, please let me know your wrist size for the wrist you intend to wear it on. For proper fit, it should be measured with a fiberglass tailor's tape (cloth ones stretch over time)...or -- cut a piece of paper, wrap it around your wrist until it overlaps over the thickest part...the wristbone, mark where it overlaps and then measure the length with a ruler. I need the exact measurement to get it to fit correctly. Please do not add any extra to that measurement or it will not fit right. If you do not do it this way, the fastex buckle can catch your skin and leave a bruise. Trust me...you do not want to do this. It smarts a bit. :)

As these are custom fit, I will need payment first and then I will make your bracelet. I will make them as soon as possible and will try to ship them within a day of payment...usually, they'll go out the same day! I am a US soldier and am selling these in order to generate some funds to upgrade my personal equipment. I also enjoy making them and hope that folks will be impressed with the quality and enjoy wearing them.

New pics:
Desert tan edges and core -- Coyote weave:
http://www.m998.com/images/dtctsm.jpg

Desert tan edges and core -- ACU weave:
http://www.m998.com/images/dtacusm.jpg

Black edges and core -- Red weave:
http://www.m998.com/images/blkredsm.jpg

White edges and core -- Maroon weave:
http://www.m998.com/images/smmaroonwhite.jpg

OD green edges, yellow weave, red core -- Vietnam Service Medal colors:
http://www.m998.com/images/smvietnam.jpg

USMC - Yellow edges and core, red weave:
http://www.m998.com/images/usmcsm.jpg

Desert tan edges and core -- Foliage green weave:
http://www.m998.com/images/dtfgsm.jpg

Black edges, red weave, white core:
http://www.m998.com/images/redwhiteblacksm.jpg

Yellow edges, royal blue weave, red core:
http://www.m998.com/images/blueyellowredsm.jpg

Foliage green (old shade, no longer available) edges and core -- ACU weave:
http://www.m998.com/images/fgacusm.jpg

US Army colors -- black and golden yellow:
http://www.m998.com/images/armycolorssm.jpg

Black edges, white weave, safety orange core:
http://www.m998.com/images/bowsm.jpg

Safety orange edges, yellow core and weave (SAR/Search and Rescue):
http://www.m998.com/images/sarsm.jpg

Single color (ACU Camo):
http://www.m998.com/images/smbracelet2.jpg

Single color Desert (MARPAT) Camo):
http://www.m998.com/images/smdesert1.jpg

Solid foliage green (This is the new, current mil-spec foliage green):
http://www.m998.com/images/smfg1.jpg

OD green edges and core...Desert tan weave:
http://www.m998.com/images/smdtodgreen.jpg

Solid black:
http://www.m998.com/images/smblack2.jpg

Black edges...Royal blue weave and core:
http://www.m998.com/images/smblackblue.jpg

Thanks!

JM-99

[LowWorm]

Nice, Jumpmaster...you should also post these at edcforums.com...these look like they would interest folk there, too.

[Jumpmaster]

That is a good idea. Thank you!

JM-99

(Pics are in first post...this space reserved for future pics...)

Desert tan edges -- Multicam weave and core:
http://www.m998.com/images/smmulticam3.jpg

Black edges and core -- OD green weave:
http://www.m998.com/images/smblackod.jpg

OD with glow tracer:
http://www.m998.com/images/smodgitd.jpg

Navy edges, black weave, white core:
http://www.m998.com/images/smnavyblackwhite.jpg

[Jumpmaster]

Hey, Folks!

I am out of ACU camo cord for now but will be placing an order for more tomorrow as well as coyote brown. I currently have desert tan (light khaki color) and foliage green (sort of a drab gray-green)...

http://www.m998.com/images/foliageanddesert.jpg

Thanks! Will update when I receive more ACU camo cord in!

JM-99

[leadfoot808]

Those are pretty darn cool:goodjob:

[bwaites]

How much paracord is in the bracelet? I assume it is one continuous piece?

Bill

[Jumpmaster]

Thanks, Leadfoot!

How much paracord is in the bracelet? I assume it is one continuous piece?

Hey, Bill!

It's actually two pieces...the center two strands that make up the base with be slightly longer than 4x your wrist measurement. The other cord is much longer...probably close to 15 feet or so, give or take. I will try to pay closer attention tonight. :) also, due to the way the 2-tone is constructed, those have three pieces total, but two of them are fused together.

Thanks again!

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

I have ACU Camo paracord again!!!

Awaiting requests. :)

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

:bumpit:

Ok, all caught up. Should have plenty of free time this weekend if anyone else would like to pick one of these up.

Also, I am including a "surprise" in the package with folks' bracelets for a while. :)

Thanks to all that have purchased so far! I hope you like them!

JM-99

[emrbrtn]

These are pretty cool, I might just have to pick one up soon.

[Jumpmaster]

Ready to make more! Please let me know what you'd like!

Have another pic and will post it later...

Thanks!

JM-99

[dta116]

This may be a bit "off post" but I am asking if you know of a good reference on braiding these and other "lanyard stuff" with paracord. I have been searching for sometime and have not yet found a decent reference. Thanks for your time...

[Jumpmaster]

There are multiple threads with resources on here. Here is one:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=106012


Here are a couple of more pics with a different color scheme:
http://www.m998.com/images/2tone2a.jpg
http://www.m998.com/images/2tone2b.jpg

JM-99

[emrbrtn]

I'm really bad at making color choices... :lolsign:

[Jumpmaster]

I'm really bad at making color choices... :lolsign:

Ha!

I stand ready to receive orders, Gentlemen. :)

JM-99

[dca2]

I'm really bad at making color choices... :lolsign:

You've been here long enough...one of each!

[Jumpmaster]

Ok! Out of tan paracord for now...plenty of foliage green, coyote brown (dark tan, really), and ACU. Woodland camo on the way.

Please see first post for details...

Thanks to all that have ordered so far!

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

All caught up again!

:bumpit:

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

Ready to make more! Please see first post for details!

Thanks!

JM-99

[Firebladz]

JM99:

Do you make those yourself? That's awesome!! :rock:

They look awesome great idea! :goodjob:

[emrbrtn]

Sorry if it seemed like I left you hanging there. I was reading the posts on edcforums and am wating to see if you get some black buckles.

[AlexGT]

Do you have a pic of it on your wrist for size comparison?

[Jumpmaster]

Nah...I am out of town and cannot take a pic right now. It is 3/4 of an inch wide and custom fit for each person's wrist.

I finally have black buckles and will be picking up black 550 cord tomorrow. I can make all black, "stealth", night-ops bracelets now!!! Bring it on!!! :D

Thanks, Firebladz and all! I enjoy doing these for y'all!

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

I will be picking up the black paracord in a bit. Please PM me if you would like one in all black.

Thanks!

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

Where are all the people that requested these in black???

Here are some pics for you! The flash makes it look lighter, but the cord is just as black as the buckle. Very sharp...

http://www.m998.com/images/black1.jpg
http://www.m998.com/images/black2.jpg

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

:knight:

[emrbrtn]

PM sent and bump

[Jumpmaster]

Finished yours last night and will send it out today! Thanks!!

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

I now have woodland camo paracord for those of you stuck wearing the old BDU's!!!

I am stuck at my house this weekend, so plenty of free time again. Looking forward to your orders!

Thanks!

JM-99

[yaesumofo]

What exactly are these for? What about them makes them "survival" bracelets? Is it the 15 foot of cord in them? Is there a survival capsule with a fish hook or miniature compass inserted?
I guess I don't get it. I am willing to get it. Please explain...
I have 2 Marines as neighbors they have both been to Iraq 2x . Is this something that they could use?
Yaesumofo

[Jumpmaster]

Yeah..."survival" bracelets as opposed to the fru-fru type, I think. :) It's just a handy way to carry some extra cord. Yes, your USMC neighbors would probably like these...but these appeal to some people and may not to others. Might check with them and see...

Cheers...

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

:bumpit:

[Jumpmaster]

Some new 2-tone ones...

OD green + coyote tan:
http://www.m998.com/images/odct.jpg

Foliage green + coyote tan:
http://www.m998.com/images/fgct.jpg

JM-99

[emrbrtn]

Just got mine today and wow, these are NICE! If youre thinking about getting one go ahead and do it.

[Jumpmaster]

Just got mine today and wow, these are NICE! If youre thinking about getting one go ahead and do it.

Thanks!!! Glad you received them quickly!

Enjoy!

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

Update on materials...

I currently have plenty of black, coyote tan, and foliage green buckles. For paracord, I have ACU camo, black, coyote tan, woodland camo, OD green, and a little foliage green.

For bright colors, I can source most of those locally but they are not military specification. For the good cord, I'd have to order it and it would take a while to receive it. Not a problem, but want folks to know up front.

Thanks again to all that have ordered so far...

JM-99

[Virgo]

Howdy Jumpmaster,
I know I said I'd like to order a couple for my cousins, but I won't be able to get their sizes for awhile. In the meantime, I'd really like to get one for myself. My rabbit slashed my tailor's tape awhile back, so I had to use the paper method. Does exactly 6 inches sound reasonable? I'm pretty small-wristed.
Let me know how to complete the transaction (PM or email). I'll prob. be using PP CC so if you could, would you also figure in the %? Thanks!
Joshua

[Jumpmaster]

Howdy!

Yours will ship out today, Virgo! Thank you!

I just wanted to put this out there for everyone...you may have seen the contoured buckles on other bracelets. I have tried to source these and everyone I have talked to reports they are imported from China. I will continue to buy US-manufactured Fastex/Nexus buckles.

Same goes for the "commercial" grade, so-called "parachute" cord. Most of the cheap stuff is imported and of much inferior quality to the US-manufactured military-specification cord. I only use military-specification 550 cord and that's all I will ever use. If you request a certain color and need it quickly, I can source it locally as commercial grade but if you can wait, I can get US-manufactured mil-spec grade 550 cord...just takes a little longer.

Another item of note is the construction method. Inferior-quality bracelets will only have two strands of paracord showing at one or both ends. Mine have four on each end. What this means is you will get around another 16-20" of paracord on the bracelet. Due to the way it's constructed, it also means it takes an additional 30 minutes +/- to make it this way. I believe it yields a superior product with an extremely tight weave.

I also ship within a day of receipt of payment...often, the same day.

Caveat emptor on the cheap, imported materials and construction. Others may choose to use them. I will not do that...ever.

JM-99

[brianvmsu]

I wanted to say thank-you for the great craftsmanship and customer service provided. All 3 braclets are very well made and draw attention for alot of ppl. Again if you are thining about it do it, JM is a great guy


Brian

[StoneDog]

Can the chord be removed and re-attached easily, or is this sort of a one-shot deal? I might consider one when my PP balance is built up again. Looks like fantastic worksmanship and kudos for keeping it within our borders!

Jon

[Jumpmaster]

Thanks, Brian and Jon!

It's a one-shot thing...if you need it, you won't be able to make it a bracelet again...well -- you might, but it would be really difficult and take some time.

Thanks again!

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

Here is another pic to entice you all...:)

http://www.m998.com/images/blackblue.jpg

Thanks to everyone for the kind words on these...

JM-99

[Virgo]

I can't wait 'til mine gets here. It'll prob. come in the mail Mon. They look great, but in the event my life depends on it, it'll be sacrificed to serve it's purpose. I can always come back for more ;-)

[Jumpmaster]

Howdy, Virgo...pm sent. Hope yours gets there soon.

If anyone is interested in all black, still please let me know. I'm starting to run out of black buckles. I can get more, but it would take a few days.

Thanks!

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

:bump:

[Virgo]

Got mine today! These are great; made very well. I'll be back for more.

:goodjob:

Thanks again,
V

[Jumpmaster]

Thanks! Looking forward to it!

JM-99

[Jumpmaster]

BTTT

JM-99

[mikeneily]

How do I go about getting a few of these?

[Jumpmaster]

Howdy, Mike...

I can currently do black, ACU camo, OD green, woodland camo, and coyote brown though I do have foliage green and desert camo on order.

Details are in first post...I'll shoot you a PM, ok? :)

Thanks and also thanks to all for previous orders and kind words. You folks are great.

JM-99