Bracelet Buckles & Shackles for Paracord Bracelets

There are a variety of different type of paracord bracelet bucklesand shackles. Each has its own pros and cons. We’ll list the different types of paracord shackles and bracelet buckles and then tell you the benefits and weaknesses of each. Our focus will be to describe two different areas of judgment for each paracord buckle/shackle, Asthetics and Functionality. Asthetics has to do with how the buckles & shackles look and feel. Functionality deals with their application in a survival situation. We must mention though that no specific bracelet buckles or shackles are better or worse than any other. So when choosing which type of paracord bracelet buckle or shackle, make sure to look at all the factors mentioned in this post.


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What is Paracord?

Paracord (a/k/a, parachute cord) is a soft, lightweight nylon rope originally used as suspension lines of U.S. parachutes. The paracord used in Paracord Shop products is “550 cord”, which is made up of a 32 strand woven nylon outer sheath with an inner core of seven, 2 ply nylon yarns. Because of the high number of woven strands, the exterior sheath has a smooth feel. Paracord has a diameter of roughly 1/8th of an inch.

All of Paracord Shop's products are made in the U.S.A. with “Type III” paracord which is manufactured to have a minimum breaking strength of 550 pounds. The paracord comes from a government contractor which supplies the military.

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