Handmade Paracord Belt? Yes indeed!

RevDevil

RevDevil

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First of all, let me say that I have never owned a belt made from 550 cord. I knew that people made tons of things with it from Nalgene bottle koozies to knife lanyards. But this was a first for me. Bigjoe25 offered a giveaway a short while back, and I won. Here is a link to the original thread.

Let's get to the belt. As you can see it looks like a very standard belt. I had a choice of colors, so I stuck with a simple and subdued black and coyote tan. It's comfortable and does not appear to bunch up the way a standard leather belt does. The cord around the buckle is very tight, and has a very clean cobra stitch all the way through. :thumbup: The It easily accepts Teklok clips as well.
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The belt is extremely solid, there is no way this thing will break at all. It does not ride up in the back what so ever, and doesn't bind up on your sides. Now, would I recommend this belt for your suit and tie job? Maybe, maybe not. However, if you hike at all, this would be the absolute best belt to take with you. Yes, a paracord bracelet is good, but this is absolutely the better way to go. Another perk is that it is fully, 100% adjustable. It grows with you :P. You can snug it down or loosen it up as needed and it will not show wear as quickly as a regular leather belt would around the areas where the buckle peg locks in.
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Thanks to BigJoe25 for a most excellent contest, product, and craftsmanship. If you are interested in one of these, I'd recommend it. Make sure you add 6-10" to your waist as you normally would, but this one is a bit better in the adjustability regard.
 
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Thank you for your feedback and letting everyone know your opinion on the belt. It is much appreciated. I put a lot of pride and effort into the belts and it makes me happy to know that you are satisfied with my product!
 
Looks awesome!
How's the weight?
How many feet of cord was used?

I'd feel pretty confident knowing I had that much on me so conveniently.
 
Wow, that looks nice. I'd hate to tear one down for cordage, but I suppose you do what you need to. Do these stretch or sag any? Will the weave open up where the buckle post goes through, or do they tend to stay pretty tight?
 
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Wow, that looks nice. I'd hate to tear one down for cordage, but I suppose you do what you need to. Do these stretch or sag any? Will the weave open up where the buckle post goes through, or do they tend to stay pretty tight?
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It's very nice. The reference I have for heavy duty belts is the 5.11 nylon webbing belts. Those are like seatbelts on steroids. This is much gentler on the pant loops and has more potential uses. The braids are very snug, the post goes in easily, and once removed, there is really no sign of it ever being in there. The post can be inserted into the belt every 5mm or so, perfect fit every time. There is no sag and no real stretch when wearing it. That is something I like in a belt, I'd hate for this to be accordioned out over 1-2 days. There is a very slight amount of stretch, I'd say it's measured in millimeters.
 
I have had 3 belts from Joe.....one for several months now and holds very tight. It has broken in only around the waist line and is very comfy. When you first get them they are very stiff...damn near hold them out like a stick....lol The only spot that has opened up is around the buckle pin.....but it fastens just like the day I got it....just easier to slip through!

I recommend belts from Joe any day of the week. There is also a Celeb that will be doing a review on Joe's product here soon....

Rock on Joe and thanks again for the belts...I dig them fully bro as does the wifey!!!!

Chris
 
45warrior said:
I have had 3 belts from Joe.....one for several months now and holds very tight. It has broken in only around the waist line and is very comfy. When you first get them they are very stiff...damn near hold them out like a stick....lol The only spot that has opened up is around the buckle pin.....but it fastens just like the day I got it....just easier to slip through!

I recommend belts from Joe any day of the week. There is also a Celeb that will be doing a review on Joe's product here soon....

Rock on Joe and thanks again for the belts...I dig them fully bro as does the wifey!!!!

Chris
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Yeah, lolz. When I opened the box, I was like, "wow!", but I tried it on and it was exactly what I look for in a belt too. :thumbup:
 
Cool belts. I love 550 cord. I made a dog leash out of 550 in a twisted crown sinet pattern. I like that it has a little stretch to it. Big Joe, will you send me an estimate for a 32" waist to smasak72@hotmail.com?

Edit, Found your link, I'll be in touch as soon as I get done moving.
 
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bigjoe, i have had leather belts all my life and when the one i have now wears out i think i might get you to make me one from paracord. i could see it outlasting leather and a plus is water will not ruin it or make it shrink up.
 
Richard, the belt I have from Joe is. Made really well, I've used it a lot, most at work when I need to carry a Latherman, flashlight, and other stuff on a belt. It's solid.
 
Quick question for the people that have these belts. How are they with a holster as a gun belt?
 
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