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• Muhammad Riandy Lukman Tanjung

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UNIQUE SOLOMON GRENADE This is a simple design; in its simplest form it is simply a Solomon Bar that is continually doubled until the desired look is achieved.

CORD USED: •

12 Feet of 550 Type III Paracord

TYING INSTRUCTIONS

Starting with a 12’ strand of paracord, middle the cord.

Make two Half Knots as shown in the image. Pay close attention to the Half Knot that is on top, it will need to remain on top all the way down.

Pull the Half Knots tight and measure the vertical length. It should be 2½ inches from the bottom loop to the very top.

Tie another couple of Half Knots.

Pull tight and continue to tie the Half Knots.

The first Solomon Bar will be complete once you have only a small amount of the loop remaining.

Flip the Solomon Bar over to start doubling the Solomon Bar. This part of the knot could be different you’re your design, depending on the length that you have decided to tie your knot. When starting a doubled Solomon Bar, the strand that will go on top will always be the one that is pointed downward. Notice that with mine, the strand on the right side is pointed down which means it will be my top strand.

Pull the knot tight. At this point you may want to start tightening the top and bottom parts of the knot design a little bit tighter than in the middle because once you have completed tying the Grenade; it will make the design bulge out in the middle.

Continue tying towards the bottom.

Tighten the knot.

Flip the doubled Solomon Bar over. Notice this time that the strand on the left side is pointed downward; this will be your top strand.

Pull it tight.

Continue tying toward to complete the second doubled Solomon Bar.

Flip the Solomon Bar over once again. The strand on the right side is pointed downward so this will be the top strand.

Continue tying Half Knots.

Flip the Solomon Bar over for the last time. The strand on the right is downward so it will be the top strand.

Continue tying Half Knots until you’ve got the right bulge in your design.

The Solomon Bar part is completed at this point.

For clarity, I have flipped the Solomon Bar over.

To make a pull-handle for the Grenade, I opened one of the loops at the bottom of the knot using the tips of my hemostats, anything that is pointed that isn’t sharp enough to cut or tear the paracord will work. Then I made a loop with the right strand and then inserted it into the hole that I just opened.

Bring the strand up and over the loop and then back down to form a knot.

Now use your scissors to cut the excess cord, and then carefully use your lighter to singe the ends of the cords