Para cord is a very useful survival tool. When making a hiking stick think about it as a complete survival tool by adding special finishes that includes giving your wood walking stick more versatility. Many people think about inserting a compass on top of the walk sticks or drill a hole for fishing lines/matches. Others make walking sticks with rope weaves to give better grip hand in water and for emergency rope usage. The walking stick making guides gives you all that plus more. One section includes complete details on using para cord to create hand non-slip holds or ropes on your walking stick.
The walking stick guides use para cord which comes in a large array of colors and strengths. We use the para cord 440 because of it durability and strength. The above image is on way to weave a pattern using the para cord on your wood hiking stick making project. The cord is 100% removable for emergency usage and while its on the wood walking stick it provides great hand gripping power. when wood gets wet it tends to be slippery so with the cord around the wood it serves a duo purpose: grip and emergency cordage .
The walking stick guides walks you through making these weaves and others in an easy step by step method. Plus, it has a section creating cord or nylon handles and much more.
The walking stick guides walks you through making these weaves and others in an easy step by step method. Plus, it has a section creating cord or nylon handles and much more.
