zero7one
1 August 2013, 20:11
Though this is not directly a weapon or weapon accessory, anyone who has spent any time in the military or who has had even an itch of survival skills has heard of or used Paracord (aka 550 cord).
A new company has entered the scene, Tricorne, which is named after the three cornered hat (pictured below) worn by the patriots that founded our great nation.
http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/revwar/image_gal/morrimg/web_exhibit/Hat_Tricorn_MORR3874.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5467/9420455510_ed1103dc28_b.jpg
The fine folks at Tricorne have created the "Spool Tool" (Patent Pending) which is, per their Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/SpoolTool), "a device that is used for storing, cutting, measuring, and finishing Paracord and other rope, cord, line, string, and twine." The "Spool Tool" is 100% made in the U.S.A. Tricorne is an LLC based out of San Diego, CA and is a veteran owned and family operated business.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3734/9420452884_6ce49c3fc4_b.jpg
From Tricorne:
The Spool Tool was an idea born out in the field. While watching a group of people work with paracord, I noticed the difficulties everyone was having with the paracord unraveling, getting tangled up, knotting, and generally becoming a big pain to handle. Then came the added problem of keeping your blade/scissors and lighter close at hand. Unexpectedly, the idea for a tool to manage it all was born…the Spool Tool.
Spool Tool Features:
Can be Purchased with 100% Nylon, Type III, Commercial Paracord
Lenox Standard Utility Blade (Replaceable): Shatter Proof, Titanium Nitrite Coated
All Stainless Steel Hardware including Spare Nut and Screw
2 Paracord Attachment Points
Holder for Mini-BIC Lighter
8 Burn Slots with Various Sizing to Accommodate Different Thickness of Cord
Carabineer/Lanyard Hole
American Made - Built and Designed for a Lifetime of Use
My first thought of the "Spool Tool" was, why didn't they have this when I was in the military? My second thought was, why didn't I think of this? The spool itself feels virtually indestructible and though simple in function, it is well thought out and designed.
The razor blade, though it will last a lot longer than the 50' of paracord will, was extremely simple to replace. Two screws that are attached to the spool via a small nut on the reverse side are all it takes to remove the cover and to reattach once the blade has been changed out.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2882/9417682993_1200f3a902_b.jpg
From what I understand, the BIC lighter will not be included with the Spool Tool when shipping is required, though it may be included when it is offered for sale in stores. At a cost of around $1 and found for sale virtually everywhere you can pick up a pack of smokes, it is a moot point whether or not the lighter is included. And if you are worried that the lighter's "button" will be pressed while in your bag, don't fret, Tricorne has already thought of that and has included a tab that blocks any inadvertent attempts to lose all of your lighter fluid.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9420440876_9f87fd4f9c_b.jpg
To use the Spool Tool, select your length of paracord that you need and cut with the razor blade:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5482/9417667823_a9e30cca84_b.jpg
Place the end of the paracord through one of the burn slots (multiple different sizes):
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/9417662717_79833a6026_b.jpg
Burn the tip of the frayed paracord until you have a "bubble" of burnt material:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/9420424088_2e038783c7_b.jpg
Pull the paracord through the burn slot and the "bubble" of burnt material will form to a finer point. (If you desire, I found that if there is excess dried hard material on the end of the paracord, it can be trimmed by using the razor blade with ease.):
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3766/9420419988_2a701e5dc8_b.jpg
Spool Tool's are currently available for purchase on their Facebook page. CLICK HERE (https://www.facebook.com/SpoolTool/app_251458316228)
Spool Tool without Paracord: $18.99
Spool Tool with 50' of Paracord (Desert Tan, OD Green, or Black): $23.95
For Spool Tool's Webpage, Click HERE (http://www.spooltool.us/). (Note...the webpage is still in development)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/9417624913_a5dd3984ca_b.jpg
A new company has entered the scene, Tricorne, which is named after the three cornered hat (pictured below) worn by the patriots that founded our great nation.
http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/revwar/image_gal/morrimg/web_exhibit/Hat_Tricorn_MORR3874.jpg
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5467/9420455510_ed1103dc28_b.jpg
The fine folks at Tricorne have created the "Spool Tool" (Patent Pending) which is, per their Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/SpoolTool), "a device that is used for storing, cutting, measuring, and finishing Paracord and other rope, cord, line, string, and twine." The "Spool Tool" is 100% made in the U.S.A. Tricorne is an LLC based out of San Diego, CA and is a veteran owned and family operated business.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3734/9420452884_6ce49c3fc4_b.jpg
From Tricorne:
The Spool Tool was an idea born out in the field. While watching a group of people work with paracord, I noticed the difficulties everyone was having with the paracord unraveling, getting tangled up, knotting, and generally becoming a big pain to handle. Then came the added problem of keeping your blade/scissors and lighter close at hand. Unexpectedly, the idea for a tool to manage it all was born…the Spool Tool.
Spool Tool Features:
Can be Purchased with 100% Nylon, Type III, Commercial Paracord
Lenox Standard Utility Blade (Replaceable): Shatter Proof, Titanium Nitrite Coated
All Stainless Steel Hardware including Spare Nut and Screw
2 Paracord Attachment Points
Holder for Mini-BIC Lighter
8 Burn Slots with Various Sizing to Accommodate Different Thickness of Cord
Carabineer/Lanyard Hole
American Made - Built and Designed for a Lifetime of Use
My first thought of the "Spool Tool" was, why didn't they have this when I was in the military? My second thought was, why didn't I think of this? The spool itself feels virtually indestructible and though simple in function, it is well thought out and designed.
The razor blade, though it will last a lot longer than the 50' of paracord will, was extremely simple to replace. Two screws that are attached to the spool via a small nut on the reverse side are all it takes to remove the cover and to reattach once the blade has been changed out.
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2882/9417682993_1200f3a902_b.jpg
From what I understand, the BIC lighter will not be included with the Spool Tool when shipping is required, though it may be included when it is offered for sale in stores. At a cost of around $1 and found for sale virtually everywhere you can pick up a pack of smokes, it is a moot point whether or not the lighter is included. And if you are worried that the lighter's "button" will be pressed while in your bag, don't fret, Tricorne has already thought of that and has included a tab that blocks any inadvertent attempts to lose all of your lighter fluid.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9420440876_9f87fd4f9c_b.jpg
To use the Spool Tool, select your length of paracord that you need and cut with the razor blade:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5482/9417667823_a9e30cca84_b.jpg
Place the end of the paracord through one of the burn slots (multiple different sizes):
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/9417662717_79833a6026_b.jpg
Burn the tip of the frayed paracord until you have a "bubble" of burnt material:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/9420424088_2e038783c7_b.jpg
Pull the paracord through the burn slot and the "bubble" of burnt material will form to a finer point. (If you desire, I found that if there is excess dried hard material on the end of the paracord, it can be trimmed by using the razor blade with ease.):
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3766/9420419988_2a701e5dc8_b.jpg
Spool Tool's are currently available for purchase on their Facebook page. CLICK HERE (https://www.facebook.com/SpoolTool/app_251458316228)
Spool Tool without Paracord: $18.99
Spool Tool with 50' of Paracord (Desert Tan, OD Green, or Black): $23.95
For Spool Tool's Webpage, Click HERE (http://www.spooltool.us/). (Note...the webpage is still in development)
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/9417624913_a5dd3984ca_b.jpg