Kevlar thread.......many uses

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Posted the original thread in gagets&gear but wanted to put a heads up hear. This stuff is cheap, strong (tensile strength 400,000 lb/sq.in.) and comes on a spool that will work on a leather sewing awl or fit in the watch pocket of your jeans.

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Among some other problems is the fact that Kevlar does not like knots. It propably is possible to develop a Kevlar knot but atleast I have not seen any.

TLM
 
most types of Kevlar are also very flame resistant, similar to Nomex. just another neat thing about it...
small metal clamps can be used to 'splice' and secure Kevlar; a woven net of Kevlar thread clamped at the top would be great for fishing, trapping etc.
 
Hey Guys....

Better than Kevlar is Spectra....

As in Spiderwire....

Before getting into knives I was heavy into fishing.
As a writer for the largest Internet Fishing e-zine I had the chance to evaluate and review a Ton of different fishing lines..

Spiderwire is the Only braided line I'll use..

Try it,, it's Great stuff..

As far as knots go,,there are several fishing knots that could be used..

For one the Polymar Knot...

ttyle

Eric...

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Normark- thanks for the idea on the spiderwire. I've seen it for years but never tried it. Haven't bought this years fishing license yet (soon), but when I resupply I'll get some. Sometimes on knots I'll use a small drop of Hotstuff/CA glue just to make sure. Use it liberally on the tip of your favorite walking stick and it turns aspen as hard as oak.

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Kevlar (or most aramids) has low knotted strength, making the knots is easy. Spectra or other UHMWPE fibers have much better strength but they are slippery and start to degrade strengthwise at about 90 C, I do carry a length of both with me but I am still looking for a better one.

TLM
 
Found 1 reel of Spiderwire Fusion left at a Fred Meyer store. Everyone else seems to have quite stocking the Spiderwire because of the cost.
Where can I purchase some kevlar line?

I want these for my survival kits.

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Ron,
Bremerton, Washington
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Hey Muzzleup! I first found it in a model hobby store and the compactness of the spool is one of the things I like. If hobby stores near you don't have it they should be able to order it. K&S Engineering stock number 801, about 50ft for $2.50.

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Do you think that a braided line would have any advantages over regular monofilament line for use in a survival kit as the fishing line? Maybe it could double as your sewing thread?
 
A note of caution about braided lines.
When pulled tight, they will cut you like a knife. All of those little 'braid bumps' act like little serrations.
I found out while trying to un-stick a lure from the river bottom. Fortunately I was wearing gloves, but it cut thru leather like a steak knife
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Knots that work:
Spider hitch (to form a loop at the end)
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Palomar knot (to tie a hook, etc. on)
Personally, I don't like the stuff. YMMV
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Ebbtide
 
I've been using Berkley Gorilla Braid fishing line (20lb test) for high-strength sewing applications. Among other things, I've used it without any problems to repair backpacks, Army duffel bags (the huge OD green ones), my all-purpose carry-all, and even one of the ABS plastic foot straps on my snowboard binding that cracked in half on a really cold day on the slopes.

For me, Gorilla Braid holds knots fairly well as long as I tighten them slowly and leave a decent tag end. I use 20 lb test because it just fits through the eyes of the needles I use.

If you don't like Spiderwire and can't find Kevlar or Gorilla Braid, just try experimenting with these newfangled non-monofilament fishing lines. Find a brand and test rating (thickness) that suits your uses. I imagine that even though they're made of similar materials, the brand and thickness go a long way on determining how they handle.

If you can't find a fishing store where you can play with the different lines, just find some fishing fanatics and ask if you can see and handle the lines they have. If they're nice folks, they probably wouldn't mind just giving you a few feet to try out.



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Danny
aka "kuma575"
 
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