Kevlar cord uses seem pretty limited. In a compact survival kit it makes more sense as it can be used for traps or binding structures and things together or repairs. I carry a small amount because it takes up no room. On the downside I’ve read that if used to repair a pack or tent it can with movement cut through nylon or polyester over time causing more harm than good.
As I watched this vid, I was thinking the best use that I could think of would be to replace snare wire in a survival bag. The limited options for cutting the stuff really limits its usefulness IMHO. Great info, thanks for the video
@@wakule - don't worry, you can cut it with any sharp knife without damage, but it's hard to get all the thin fibers - on a piece of wood you have to lay the cord across the grain and cut with the grain.
PE fishing braid also works well if you want high tensile strength and low diameter line and its far more reasonably priced in comparison to the Kevlar. i use my Kevlar braid for making things that need super low stretch and high abrasion resistance like a survival bow string.
I've worked with kevlar in the tire industry. picture strings of bank cord side by side almost 5 feet across. Cutting all those cords with a high carbon steel knife would dull the blade and you would need to have two blades ready to complete the cut. I will guarantee that those scissors will be replaced much faster cutting kevlar compared to any other cord or fabric. The blades on the equipment that cut kevlar get replaced so often it is ridiculous.
Kevlar’s properties sometime get confused with its DuPont cousin Nomax. They are both aramids but Kevlar is heat resistant while Nomax is flame resistant.
8:39 “It’s kind of hard to do this to yourself sometimes”……your words! So…..ermmmm……this is kind of awkward……😬…..so…..you make a habit of restraining yourself, do you?😬Interesting!!🤔😨😂🤣 Well I never!!😬🥺😁And I thought this was a family channel.🤔😱😕
You dont need special anything to cut it. If it damages your knife blade, you need a better knife or learn how to sharpen properly. Kevlar cord is WAY more heat resistant than paracord, although im not sure which one you were talking about half the time because you kept calling it paracord, which it isn't. I've never heard anyone say to replace all their cordage with this. If you have, then you're listening to the wrong people. It's intended for specific applications, not broad spectrum use. Get out and get some sun, it's good for you....
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 the video has some errors in it. For example, when I put the cord in the fire, I kept saying "Paracord" when I meant to say "Kevlar". Kevlar is, however, more abrasive than other cordage, and will take the edge off of any blade over time.
@CowboySurvival sure over time it could, but it would take a lot of cutting to notice. Even with 1095 steel, it would take a while of only cutting the kevlar to notice. If it's a cheap gas station knife, then ya, you might notice the first cut 🤣.
Yeah, I just use my serrated Soldier Victorinox knife. Works fine on the thick 1800 pound stuff. If it eventually dulls it, I'll sharpen it.
Kevlar cord uses seem pretty limited. In a compact survival kit it makes more sense as it can be used for traps or binding structures and things together or repairs. I carry a small amount because it takes up no room. On the downside I’ve read that if used to repair a pack or tent it can with movement cut through nylon or polyester over time causing more harm than good.
It can be really abrasive, so I think you have to be very selective in how you use it.
As I watched this vid, I was thinking the best use that I could think of would be to replace snare wire in a survival bag. The limited options for cutting the stuff really limits its usefulness IMHO. Great info, thanks for the video
@@wakule - don't worry, you can cut it with any sharp knife without damage, but it's hard to get all the thin fibers - on a piece of wood you have to lay the cord across the grain and cut with the grain.
@@mannihh5274 gotcha, he just stated it was rough on knife edges so I figured it wouldn't be optimal. Thanks
Really good if you are spear fishing. Strong cord
PE fishing braid also works well if you want high tensile strength and low diameter line and its far more reasonably priced in comparison to the Kevlar.
i use my Kevlar braid for making things that need super low stretch and high abrasion resistance like a survival bow string.
I've worked with kevlar in the tire industry. picture strings of bank cord side by side almost 5 feet across. Cutting all those cords with a high carbon steel knife would dull the blade and you would need to have two blades ready to complete the cut.
I will guarantee that those scissors will be replaced much faster cutting kevlar compared to any other cord or fabric. The blades on the equipment that cut kevlar get replaced so often it is ridiculous.
Kevlar’s properties sometime get confused with its DuPont cousin Nomax. They are both aramids but Kevlar is heat resistant while Nomax is flame resistant.
I run dyneema Fiber 1400 lb 7/64
Awesome Information well noted.!! 👍
8:39 “It’s kind of hard to do this to yourself sometimes”……your words! So…..ermmmm……this is kind of awkward……😬…..so…..you make a habit of restraining yourself, do you?😬Interesting!!🤔😨😂🤣
Well I never!!😬🥺😁And I thought this was a family channel.🤔😱😕
Yeah....now that I listen to it myself, it so sound a little odd! lol! You made me chuckle at myself!
By the way....thanks for watching.
@@CowboySurvivalMy pleasure!😁
You dont need special anything to cut it. If it damages your knife blade, you need a better knife or learn how to sharpen properly. Kevlar cord is WAY more heat resistant than paracord, although im not sure which one you were talking about half the time because you kept calling it paracord, which it isn't. I've never heard anyone say to replace all their cordage with this. If you have, then you're listening to the wrong people. It's intended for specific applications, not broad spectrum use. Get out and get some sun, it's good for you....
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 the video has some errors in it. For example, when I put the cord in the fire, I kept saying "Paracord" when I meant to say "Kevlar". Kevlar is, however, more abrasive than other cordage, and will take the edge off of any blade over time.
@CowboySurvival sure over time it could, but it would take a lot of cutting to notice. Even with 1095 steel, it would take a while of only cutting the kevlar to notice. If it's a cheap gas station knife, then ya, you might notice the first cut 🤣.