How to Tie a Paracord Snake Knot

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In this video I show you how to tie a paracord snake knot for making knife lanyards and fobs, paracord bracelets, zipper pulls, etc. You just need a few things: 1) paracord, 2) scissors, and, 3) a lighter. That's it! Everything else is explained in the video.
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[@ZombasticRex]

you say you're not very good at explaining this. This is the only video on KZbin I can watch and tie the knot while the dude on the video ties in the knot. No, you explained it perfectly thank you for the video.

[@oldjoeclarke.]

That is exactly what I was gonna write, good job.

[@supremeuppercut]

100% Agree!

[@reegsgeer]

😎👍

[@jeckyll71]

I agree. Good pacing of the steps and clear timely instructions. Made one of these for a new knife while watching the video and it turned out great! Thanks :)

[@africanwidow]

Yep. I 1million % agree. I looked at all the others on You Tube and this one works! I am elated and love my first paracord snake knot on my Tops Mini Scandi Rockies Edition neck knife!

[@carolbergh379]

I think out of all the videos I watched, your video was THE BEST!!!!! SIMPLE, CLEAN, SLOW , EASY TO FOLLOW! Thank you so much!!!

[@j.r.jusino5063]

Finally somebody with a teaching skill, not rushing!!! Excellent.

[@brettmoore6781]

after watching like 5 videos on this knot, yours is the only one that was simple and straighforward enough for me to replicate. Thank you!!!

[@vivianmorresey]

I agree. I watched this a year ago...made a few things and this technique felt natural very quickly. I just went to make another lanyard and my dumb brain forgot the muscle memory, so I had to search for a video, and none made sense like this one. I only need to watch for 30 sec's and am back on track

[@SMPTEColorBars]

5:18 "...I'm not exactly very good at explaining myself..." After a perfect tutorial on how to tie this knot! #humble #humility Thanks so much for the video!

[@ADE1000SON]

Oh, yes, you are very good at explaining yourself. Don't think otherwise.

[@lauriewolford8364]

I've watched multiple videos today (32 till I found yours) trying to learn how to tie this and yours by far is the best one! You are very clear with each step and you don't rush things. Thank you so much for making this video, I can tie the cord right now!!!

[@survivalkraft]

You are very kind! I'm glad the video helped!

[@jaysmith2151]

LoL I just left him basically the same message cuz everybody has long difficult videos about this not I watched his for a couple minutes and now I have a lanyard that's about 6 in Long and it's tied very good too I suggest if you haven't already on Amazon or probably Walmart if they have the same paracord they have nice thick strong paracord for very cheap that comes in a big roll so when you're doing the knots they come out very good they look professional like as if a machine made it especially when you got a guy like this showing you how to make it...

[@donovanchilton5817]

I still can't do it because I'm stupid, apparently.

[@RyanGr33n]

Because this isn’t a real snake knot

[@RyanGr33n]

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[@RippSnortin]

You're actually very good at explaining yourself. Thanks.

[@gator83261]

I concur.

[@thesad5862]

Yes, he REALY help me

[@DevilDog68]

Your tutorial is so much simpler and easy to follow than any others I watched. Thank you.

[@framedalive6677]

Thank you, that was a far easier way to learn this than other videos I had watched - especially for a first time knot maker like myself. I made it super hard on myself too, as I was learning with rope, not paracord!!

[@judymcgowan2881]

You were very good explaining!!

[@bcaya2837]

10/10 tutorial; no fluff, all good info, good layout. 👍 Thanks!

[@IndustrialJones]

I can never remember quite how to tie the snake knot since it's only once every couple of years. I searched through several videos because I can recognize the "right" way and yours was the first one that was concise and right. Great explanation. Got a nice tight knot just how I wanted.

[@robin3840]

Fantastic video! I learned how to do this in literally 1 minute thanks to this video, now I just need to practice more make it better. And sir, you are very, very good at explaining yourself and if you do more knot-tutorials Id watch them all! Thank you so much!

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Furious after three other videos, yours is the first one where I was able to follow after the first knot. Good job explaining and showing.

[@prajna.paramita]

I have wanted to know how to tie a snake knot for Buddhist malas for years, but never got my mind to follow the instructions and my clumsy fingers to do it - until now! This is the easiest instruction I’ve come across and you explain it really well - just did my first mala all on my own, thanks so much!!!

[@renaewhohasnolastname1500]

This is a really good teaching video. I work at a bead store and just told a customer to go watch this video to learn how to do a Spanish knot which is what it is called usually in jewelry making.

[@shawnr771]

Nice job. Actually good job explaining yourself. To fix the knot so it wont come loose. Use the lighter. Carefully melt the bottom of the last knot together. When that nylon melts to itself it will almost never come loose.

[@kellysmith2216]

Thank you! Using your tutorial I was finally able to tie a snake knot for my jewelry pieces ❤️

[@javaks]

Thank you for posting this video. I made a braid out of 10' paracord and ended up with 10.5" braid with 2" loop on either end. I also trimmed off a few inches to remove the loose end and make the final knot even. It takes roughly 10" of paracord to make 1" of braid.

[@kevinmccabe1423]

I’ve gone back to this video 3x to make lanyards over the last yr or two. Nice simple explanation.

[@sandywieringa7421]

You just gave me a great zipper pull idea for my Jeep soft-top! Good, easy instructions to follow. Well done!

[@texset5815]

I Dont know how and just why, but u were the only one who made me understand how the snake knot works, Thanks! i got my "Mad Max" bracelet done and im gonna use it at my Hammock trips...

[@survivalkraft]

Excellent! I'm glad I could help you out! Enjoy :)

[@Victoria.Henderson]

@survivalkraft I agree! Yours has been the only tutorial that stuck with me. Thank you!

[@kreigdernier9553]

Texset :3 it’s because he prefers BIC

[@VictorGonzalez-cf2jk]

Texset thank u i woldnt no were to start god bless

[@jaymeddaugh5640]

@@survivalkraft I'm trying, but I only have a pair of Academic Brand Scissors, and a Scripto lighter?? Now what the f***???

[@paulpugh2480]

You've done an excellent job explaining yourself.

[@Xphelon]

563 people disliked a free tutorial.......Incredible!!!!! Excellent job Sir. Thank you for taking time to put this up....It helped me. Thumbs up!!

[@theplasticdesert2408]

I genuinely wish I could like this video more than once; I refer to it every time I make one of these for a folder.

[@Grimsthorpe]

Very clear and precise tutorial. You made this fun and not daunting. I thank you and my folding knife thanks you. Well done!

[@frankenjid5156]

At first, I considered speeding up the playback, but resisted. Good thing, because the deliberate delivery was just what the doc ordered. Good job, thanks!

[@oneproudpappa]

48 and happy like a 10 year old tying a lanyard now in my machete. Thanks dude👍🏼

[@lukastomasch]

Awesome, mate! I just wanted to do something like this for my polar jacket pocket zippers and this gave me a great idea. What I will do however is I am going to use a different type of ending. I will leave about 3/4” pigtails and slide them in a shrinking tube like the one electrician use. Thanks for the video!

[@survivalkraft]

Show your support for the Survivalkraft channel by hitting the "Like" button. It helps this video rank higher on KZbin :) Thank you for helping me out! Stay sharp and God bless, my friends!

[@gunnyoneshot69]

Nice job, GOD Bless you as well!! SuperSniperSal

[@ttmac8948]

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[@Alter_Kampfer]

Awesome video, the best exploration that I've found, thanks a lot!

[@midnightmosesuk]

Thanks to this video I made my wife a very nice keychain. It's easy to do, looks great (especially if you put a bead or two on there) and my wife loves it. She thinks I'm Bear Grylls now.

[@blackie75]

or by yelling SURVKRAFT YEAH YEAH YEAH 3 times, really loudly.

[@62RVE]

With your explanation and video I've learned my first knot within 5 minutes! I've paused the video after each step and in two attempts I knew how to do it on myself. Thank you!

[@jsmcinnes]

Great job explaining yourself! Followed along easily and made a great lanyard for my knife. Thank you!

[@jackramirez9265]

This was really helpful. Straightforward and you did a good job explaining it. Would love to see more videos on different way to tie stuff like this. Thank you!

[@lindataylor4461]

I agree with the many comments saying how clearly and exactly you explained this. This is the only video I have watched that allows me to successfully tie these knots. Thank you so much!!

[@eastman1379]

At 5:17 you said "I'm not exactly very good at explaining myself". In my opinion this is THE best snake-knot tutorial on youtube, and I've returned to watch it countless of times. Thanks so much!

[@pmedic523]

Sweet video. Always wanted to put a lanyard on the end of a few of my knives but could never figure out what kind I wanted to make. I know now. Good looking and super easy! Thanks!

[@survivalkraft]

I'm glad you like the video! Did your lanyards/fobs turn out well?

[@appalachiangunman9589]

Gold Daddy yeah I just used this video to make one for my knife, I made a lanyard from paracord before, it was good and secure but this knot is really secure and looks much nicer.

[@flon57]

1 of my 3 favourite knots is the snake knot, easy and great looking 👍

[@survivalkraft]

Thank you very much! What are your other two favorites?

[@sailingliberator3395]

I love this!! I live on a sailboat and need to learn knots. I used to make hemp jewelry but. I'm just got my Paracord and I'm making this bracelet right now. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@ahdam82]

I would like to let you know that you describes the process very well and made it very easy to do. Some of the other videos were more complicated and harder to understand.

[@HeroicStumpy]

Thanks so much that was really helpful 👍

[@josephgkrestan3044]

Thanks, I just got started. I’ve just started and have watched several tutorials. Yours is the first one I’ve been able to do. Joe

[@survivalkraft]

I'm glad I could help! Good luck!

[@vivyiko2012]

Your explanation is 100% spot on. This is the only video on KZbin that actually makes sense!

[@TucsonPete1028]

I’ve watched quite a few videos on making a snake knot, and have not been successful until I saw your video. Thank you. You are very good at this.

[@gregoutdoors7]

Just tied my first knot on my fire steel! Thanks, now i know how. I subbed also. :)

[@fjmurray25]

Greg Outdoors I just did the same ferro rod lanyard and subbed

[@Hawkswill]

LOL you explained yourself perfectly, thanks.

[@survivalkraft]

Thank you! You are kind :) I had so many takes when making this video!

[@Hawkswill]

Well it came out so well that I won't even have to play it again to make my knot.

[@survivalkraft]

Ha! That's great! I'm glad I could help!

[@xeokym223]

This was the best instructional video & knot method I found for the "snake" style lanyard. All the other ones, I just kept ending up with a mess. This is quick & simple, and now I have pink paracord on my pink handle knife, which looks super-cool.

[@passionknife8721]

Hi from France, your technique is very good because some people make a simple knot from below and above but the result is not the same, thank you dude

[@donkemp8151]

Now that I can make a Zipper Pull, my Armageddon plan is complete.

[@NewbTactical]

im doing this to my edc with the cord it came with till i get more paracord. great walk through good job man

[@survivalkraft]

Thanks! I hope it helps. If you post a video of that EDC bag, I would love to see it. Send me a link!

[@ianmcmillan2340]

Every time I need to tie this knot I watch your video again and again. It’s funny, I’ve memorized so many knots but for some reason I always need a refresher on this one. Fantastic video! Very simple and to the point. Thank you.

[@WhstlblwrBlastingEpsteinsILK]

I'm Autistic. I've been trying every video of this knot to no avail. This video is by far the best instructional of how to tie this knot & create a snake knot lanyard or zipper pull! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us. The others didn't show the whole strands so I couldn't tell what's what. This was perfect 👍👍👍

[@FrankFerrell1234]

THANK YOU!! Great video!

[@survivalkraft]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@dcordry]

Good job!

[@survivalkraft]

Thank you, sir!

[@scottmeacham1738]

My "goto" video for lanyards. I used leather and a brass bearing to cap mine off on my AD20.5 with orange micarta scales. It looks like fire 🥨! Thanks for sharing this video with us!

[@ninab2093]

“I’m not exactly good at explaining myself.” ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? Your square knot video is the only one I could understand! You are an excellent teacher! Thank you!!! 🥰

[@jhanks2012]

Did you steal my Bic lighter? Mine looks just like that.

[@survivalkraft]

Yup! I grabbed it while you weren't looking!

[@presidentpeter7463]

lol no one cares

[@AlCatrraz]

I think those are BOW-LINE knots.... YES they are KNOTS..... :-) :-)

[@stewmiller778]

Yes, a string of bowlines

[@smasheddragon]

Knots... hahahaha. Comment of the day

[@walterwilliams9191]

Al Catraz A bowline knot is used to put an eye or loop in the end of a line. While similar mechanics are used to tie the knots. The bowline is only tied in the end where the snake knot is in the middle of the lines. The snake knitted decorative a bowline is a working knot.

[@AlCatrraz]

@@@walterwilliams9191 THANKS! I forgot what I learned in my sailing classes...

[@ItzSlushie]

wanted to make some paracord lanyards for my knives and this video helped me a ton! Thank you so much

[@birdie399]

Quite a few different people demo this knot in other ways. Your method is the easiest to understand. Thanks for sharing.

[@jasonstagg9238]

A dab of super glue on the last knot will keep it from slipping

[@cachi-7878]

Shameless plugs for Fiskars and Bic.

[@bartbujanda7297]

thank you so much for showing an easy way to make the snake knot

[@spinnermad7615]

This is the only tutorial on this knot I have ever successfully followed. Thanks heaps for this tutorial. I have it saved for future use

[@gabrielboudreau6701]

If I could I would. Lol remember that is. Long ago my father was a sailer. His father and other family members would be fishermen. Then my father enlisted for allied merchant marine during the. The ship witch he was on was 1 of few that service at the beginning to the end of ww2. So he thought me so many different types of knots and such. Gramps had a schooner type, so knowing knots was a must. Thanks for your post. It brought me back 30 some years.

[@nics5581]

You say, “I’m not good at explaining myself” but this was the most helpful paracord tutorial I’ve come across as a beginner. One video I watched over-explained with a plethora of paracording terminology that my eyes crossed. While that might be useful to me later when I become more advance, for now, this was perfect. Thank you.

[@gunnerrogers3853]

I watched 5 other videos. This one was by far the easiest to follow. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@shigehirabayashi5366]

Ditto to lot of the other comments, very easy to understand and to do while watching! Thank you!

[@ChrisLynch1313]

Wow, awesome! I've watched a lot of snake knot videos and yours is the only one that actually helped me learn it thank you so much.

[@one-of-us9939]

I started a comment to say how you explained it was great for me(but I see a lot of people have done that) now I'm gunna go find stuff that needs melted pigtails! Thanks so much my brother 💌

[@one-of-us9939]

20 minutes later... I DID IT! I DID IT! 💪😇👍

[@tengun]

This is the only tutorial that successfully helps me knot the snake knot.

[@masi_man_tony9503]

NAILED IT ! First time I've actually been able to do this knot correctly after watching a video !!

[@amitzdullnicker2k]

I watched a dozen "How to tie a paracord snake knot" videos, but this one is best of them all. I finally managed to tie perfect snake knots, thank you so much for the great and easy explanation!

[@kenstogie]

Short , to the point, simple and effective. The way every KZbin video should be.

[@rosestaton2038]

I think you did a great job at explaining the knot, with your help I tied it very easily! Thanks

[@itsallinthehead]

I nailed this knot on the first try thanks to your simple, uncomplicated explication. Thank you very much indeed!

[@jeanrsmith]

You explained it very well. It’s the first snake knot I have understood.

[@georgewillis5936]

I've gone back to your video at least a dozen times when I want to tie a snake knot. Very well explained! Thank you!

[@shaunolinger964]

I've come back to this video time and again over the last couple of weeks.... thank you very much for a clear, simple, easy to follow tutorial.

[@greenwednesday1]

Thanks man, I've been wanting to learn how to make EDC knife lanyards for years; and thanks to this video, I'm on my way.

[@fgarcia1337]

This is a way better method than the one undoing the previous loop and threading through that opening. A lot tighter knot.

[@pannyhall4684]

Nice video and thank you for precise instructions without a lot of loud music and excessive talk! Thank you.

[@hadmany]

i just made a nice camera wrist strap thanks to you sir , and this was super clear and easy to understand

[@brianhutchison1788]

Can't but agree with all the positive comments about your easy to understand & well explained video. Didn't get anywhere with previous KZbin videos or book illustrations but made a short zip pull in minutes. Thank you!

[@EPGunman]

Your timing and demonstration was perfect and plain clear simple instructions are on point!!!

[@dssjrf]

You say you don't explain yourself well??? I disagree! After watching many other Snake Knot videos, this is the one where I finally got it!

[@cbmx780]

watched countless knot videos. and youre the only one to explain it and allor me to follow and actually learn the knot. thanks a lot my dude

[@acyutanandadas1326]

It's the best clear explanation of the snake knot on KZbin!!

[@darylSKYTZOwillis]

You did a very good job, with clear instruction, with out a bunch of unwanted information. Thank you.

[@DRH-km4hk]

This is by far the fastest and easiest to follow guide got the snake knot and I only watched it twice to know how to tie it right and finished what I needed in a few minutes. (The rest made it too complicated to follow and took me 10 mins to get 2 levels of knots right) thank you very much for sharing the knowledge!

[@garndvm]

I don’t make these often but save your video for each time I need one. Thanks

[@AllenReinecke]

Excellent video tutorial. I'm hopeless at knots but you explained it so well I created an awesome orange reflective zipper pull for my Micro Maxpedition pouch on the first go! ❤👍 ❤

[@redflareboy3327]

Thanks for this video, it was explained so well and I could see exactly what you were doing with the rope in your hands

[@JG-rh3qp]

I know this is an old video but you explained it very well! Used this to tie a small lanyard onto my wife’s SAK and it was perfect.

[@BigligVideo]

Spent an hour being baffled by everyone else's instructions for this, thank goodness I found your channel!

[@Huckleberry8103]

As others have stated, EXCELLENT instruction! I had trouble tying this knot, then I found your video. Now I can tie it with no problems. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@neil6961]

Agree with the last.I watched and did it at the same time 👍

[@harunomiya]

This is the best video I've come across that explains the snake knot clearly, thank you.

[@rooftopvoter3015]

After watching this vid, I was so good at snake knots that I joined the Navy!

[@dansmolen1618]

I saw one video where 'ya loop the cord around your finger for this knot,but I do believe your tutorial will help me out for all applications of tying this attractive knot! Two colors look awesome using this knot! Thank you,paracord on,and stay knotty!

[@DobermansRock]

After reading the comments I am glad I watched your video first. I was walking around today thinking I need a lanyard on my Mercator Otter knife (best knife for under $40). My head knew there had to be away to do a two strand. The knife came with a bail. I remove those, drill the knife to take a piece of stainless steel pipe. Internal ID is only large enough for one strand. 1/4" dia. I pick this stuff up quick after being in the Army. I swear we did all kinds with 55 cord. Just never attempted a two strand. I normally work with 4. Thanks for your time. I have a video on the Bic lighter. I need to make a follow up.