What is the Cobra Stitch used for?

Making paracord survival bracelets; Making lanyards for keys, knives, and whistles; Plaiting straps and grips for backpacks and gear; Making sturdy keychains and trinkets; Wrapping tool handles for a better grip.

How do you tie the Cobra Stitch?

The Cobra Stitch is a plait of alternating half hitches that forms a flat, firm band, widely used for bracelets, keychains, and paracord lanyards. It's simple, quick to learn, and lets you build sturdy, stylish cords. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Cobra Stitch hard to tie?

The Cobra Stitch is rated easy, in the Decorative category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Cobra Stitch?

The rope in a paracord bracelet is useful in an emergency, but unraveling it takes time and shortens the usable length; Don't use it as a safety line without unraveling it and checking the actual length.

Cobra Stitch

Q: What other names does the Cobra Stitch have?

It is also known as Cobra Stitch, Solomon Bar, Portuguese Sinnet, Nudo cobra, Barra de Salomón, Cordón portugués, Ponto cobra, Barra de Salomão.

A plait of alternating half hitches for paracord bracelets and lanyards, common on military cords

Also called: Cobra Stitch, Solomon Bar, Portuguese Sinnet, Nudo cobra, Barra de Salomón, Cordón portugués, Ponto cobra, Barra de Salomão

What it is for

Making paracord survival bracelets
Making lanyards for keys, knives, and whistles
Plaiting straps and grips for backpacks and gear
Making sturdy keychains and trinkets
Wrapping tool handles for a better grip