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In this quick tutorial I show you how to make a paracord grenade, a neat way to store paracord.
This paracord grenade design is probably one of the simplest to make. It is basically a three layer cobra knot keychain. As such it stores quite a bit of paracord in a nice keychain design.
Because paracord is always handy, you will want it around and what is better than a keychain for that? Where you go, the keys usually follow.
Now I made this 3 inch version using about 8.5 feet of cord. You can make a larger one, just make sure to account for the length by using more cord.
So, let’s make one!
Basic supplies needed
- paracord 550. For my keychain I used about 8.5 feet, but I always recommend a bit more just to be sure
- a key ring
- scissors and a lighter
- a lacing needle (recommended).
The tutorial
We start by folding the cord in half.
Move up about 3 inches from the bottom.
Place the left end under the folded cord, forming a loop.
Place the right cord under the left cord.
Pass the right cord over the top and into the loop on the left.
Tighten up.
Step 1:
Start a knot to the right side by passing the right cord under the center cords and over the cord on the left.
Pass the left cord over and into the loop on the right.
Tighten up.
Step 2:
Start a cobra knot on the left side now.
Place the left cord under the core cords and over the cord on the right.
Pass the right cord over the top and into the loop on the left.
Tighten up.
Now start with step 1 again, forming a loop on the right side again.
Reach the bottom, leaving a small loop at the bottom.
I think that using 6 or 7 rows of cobra knots is optimal.
Now flip the grenade around and start a cobra knot to the left. This is step 1 in this layer.
Pass the right cord over the top and into the loop on the left.
Tighten.
Start the next knot on the right side. This is step 2.
Pass the left cord over and into the loop on the right.
Tighten. Now start step 1 again.
Cover the previous layer, but leave one row at the bottom free.
It looks best when you place your knots in between the knots of the previous layer.
Flip the grenade around to start a third layer.
Step 1:
Start a knot on the left.
Pass over with the right and into the loop on the left.
Tighten up.
Step 2:
Start a knot on the right side.
Pass the cord over and into the loop on the right.
Tighten. Start step 1 again.
Continue to the bottom.
Place your ends through the bottom loop.
Tuck them through the back of the grenade.
Attach a key ring at the top.
With that your paracord grenade is complete. See the video tutorial for a video demonstration:
