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My kids and I do knots a lot and we already got the cheap ones from local shops to practice with. We made robe hammock using those cheap ones but never feel safe. We were debating whether to go with middle of grade Type III 550lb or the ultimate TOUGH-GRID 750lb Type lV Paracord. The price difference between type III and IV wasn’t that much so it was a no brainer for us to go with Tough-Grid. We ordered the 1000’ spool and it shipped super fast. Customer service was also top notch and very personal. Bill took good care of us (you will know how he is). The Tough-Grid cord is very easy to work with knots because it is just slightly bigger than the Type III 550lb. They are super strong. If you do cut it, “burn” the ends immediately because the outer sheath will fray much faster than the Type III sheath (7 strands) since there are 11 strands tightly packed inside the Type IV Tough-Grid outer sheath. Here are 2 tips on how to “burn” the ends, pick one: 1. Cut the cord a couple of inches longer than you need it to be. Holding the cord horizontaly move it (with a little tension) over a flame at the point you wish to cut it. The outer sheath (mantle) melts and narrows down to about 2/3 diameter. Let it cool and cut it at that point. Don't burn the cord. Only melt it. Then the mantle will hold the core (kern) in place. 2. use a wet paper towel. Get the end of the cord burning, wrap the paper towel around it and run it down to and off the burnt end. It tapers the end so can be easily threaded through something.