a viewer asked me the question on why i carry bankline for use in woodscraft /bushcraft projects . In this video i will answer that question thanks for watching.
I was unfamiliar with bank line until I started watching Bushcraft videos, what a great find. I’ve added it to my kits and use it around the house and garden. My wife used it to build a decorative bamboo fence, perfect.
Hi Blackie! Doing cordage up into donuts was, I think, the first thing I picked up from your channel and started practicing. Your content is always worthwhile. Thanks!
i like decoy anchor cord too it's made a bit like 550 cord but the size of #36! holds a knot real good but a bit hard to get outside of hunting season most places! also i love military lanyard cord (they use for bomb pins and air drop packages!) when i can get it it's basically larger decoy cord but finding it surplus is a royal bitch!!!on the jute, i've got a take down triangle bow saw that i keep a large roll wrapped around the handle on, i find it makes a good soft comfortable handle to avoid blistering and it wicks away sweat on top of providing emergency cordage and fire starting tinder!!
@@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nxi despise the bald headed gun hating liberal twerp that owns it so bad that if it came down to doing business with it or the world ending my response will be too damn bad it had one hell of a run let me know where to send flowers!!!
That was a good question. I was wondering the same thing. Makes a lot of sense now. So far I've used No.36 Bankline just for Prussic knots on a ridgeline. Thanks Blackie! Have a great Labor Day weekend. 👍
I've got two different kinds of Bank line I've got the twisted and I've got the braided I carry them both in my bags the twisted I usually take apart to use for sewing so I can fix my tire or whatever sometimes I don't bring gorilla tape so I use Bank line and it works just as good
Thanks Blackie. I learned about bank lines today. I learned about yoyos last time. You explain things well so that someone not familiar with the outdoors can understand (like me)🤤. 💕🙏
Another great video! I am amazed at the knowledge you have on bush crafting and your ability to convey it in a video. Keep in the woods maybe I'll see you there.
Another benefit/difference between bankline and nylon cordage/paracord is that bankline does not stretch, while paracord does. Both have their uses and benefits.
@Stoney A.K.A. James - bankline is nylon too, but pre-stretched during manufacturing. Paracord is not, it's inner structure is very much wrinkled to soften the shock from an opening parachute - MIL-specs demand minimum 25% stretch, in reality it's more like 27-30% to meet the demand for sure.
I remember back in the day no one used Bank Line. The wide spread use of it is probably due to Dave Canterbury. Before him, people were 550 cord happy. A small few of us carried a mix of contractor grade #36 Mason's line and heavy fishing line instead.
Yup, had a cordage bag since I was a kid and it could have anything I could get my hands on in it, regular nylon cordage, old bailing twine I'd found in a field, old shoe laces, fishing line, jute twine, string from a package (that aged me!!!). Much more versatile than the paracord but I haven't tried the bank line yet.
The japanese had and used a similar rope way back. I saw it used on everything and used for everything. A good example is the woven rope that covered the glass balls that were used on fishing nets . This was in the 50s.
all good reasons , I'll add one . I live in east Texas and pretty much all the wild places here are river bottoms . I use bank line when we camp to catch catfish from limbs hanging over the river . generally I put out 2 or 3 right at dusk and listen for the little bell to ring ....
Very good breakdown. Funny I've always did things the way you said I just never thought about it that way. With the recoverable. Being a boyscout I was always taught leave a place better then when you got their. Then the army had me leave no trace. One reason I choose certain line is it's disposable. Now a question for you. Have you used any plastic bottle lines? The stuff you make out of bottles. I saw a few videos it seems like a cheap alternative. I wondering how it does for lashing? Well I guess it will give me something to do this weekend, but I'd still appreciate anything you know. I don't have anyone to camp with anymore except my dog. So I don't get the opinions that I used to.
Blackie, I feel stupid for asking this question. 😮 you may answer my question before I ask??? But what’s wrong with parr’s cord??????? Flipping heck. 😮 You did explain before I had time too type. I’m a crap typed. Sorry 👍🤷♀️🙏💖🇬🇧💕😂
Climbing Rope, Real Mil-Spec Paracord Type III or Type IV, Bankline, Kevlar, Jute, Steel wire. All have their purpose, I wish I could carry all them but climbing rope is heavy and takes a lot of room in the same time, so it's only gear for the car. It's a life saver in an emergency. Where I live, it's common for both people and animals, to accidentaly fall into old wells.
That trot line is easier to burn the ends on too, sometimes 550 will not catch in wind but fuzz up the end of that bank line and it's off to the races.
I have and use bank line for a few things but I hear and read about uses that I have had explained. Such as braiding two or three lengths into a rope or using to make furniture or implements for a permanent camp location. Do you have any instructions for this type of bank line usage. Respectfully Terry Cheek
Used to carry a spool of jute and 50 or 100 ft roll of paracord. When gunnersmate did some training with a linegun (gun shoots a projectile with a lightweight line attached out to 300ft max) would, if lucky recover some. Everybody wanted to grab some of that shotline, so, hard to get some of - very useful as handlewrap - better than paracord IMO. I'm still, not clear what bankline is. Shaun, David Canterbury and you swear by it, and show that spool, but, where does one get it. Checked! Not in hardware store, must have missed at WallyWorld. . . Not found at Dicks ?????
I learned quite a bit thank you. Is there a bank line brand you use in particular or it is all good? / or stay away from this one from Walmart ? For example. Enjoyed the video / well done .
I’d never heard of bankline until a couple of years ago. Corporals Corner does insane building with it! It’s definitely the choice for disposable cordage. Dyneema and Kevlar are fantastic but you’ll swoon at the price, plus dyneema is so slick it doesn’t knot the same, and prusics don’t grab well.
@A Smith - NEVER EVER dispose synthetic cordage in nature !!! Nylon takes some 600 years in seawater to decompose, on land even longer (that's why lost fishernets are so dangerous for sealife!) - think again !!
@@mannihh5274 To be VERY clear, disposable in this case refers to I won’t be using it again, unlike say a dedicated ridge line or pre-cut lengths of paracord with bowlines and toggles attached. I don’t leave bits of string and nails in trees at my campsites!!!!
I disagree about the nylon rope sliding too easy. If you get 1/4inch solid core diamond braided Nylon rope you wont be disappointed. If you get that thin stuff that looks like cheap parachord then yeah its not so good. Bank line leaves grease everywhere on your hands when you pull a knot tight so i use the type I described. the knots hold fine an then are easily undone. The hind of knots you use will also vary your results.
I'm hoping very much you leave the bankline only, until you give up the camp you're using it in. Nylon takes some 600 years to decompose in seawater and even longer on land - so, in the end you have to take it back home, or you are littering badly. You mentioned setting up a ridgeline or a hammock with 550 paracord - why don't you use polyester or Dyneema? They are quite a bit stronger and don't stretch as much (paracord >25% according to MIL-specs). The only reason why "Survival Handbooks" (SH) focus so much on paracord is, that the first SH was issued to WWII pilots, which always had a big parachute and its plenty cordage with them, so nobody had any thoughts of adding a tarp or other cordage to their survival kit - seems everybody just copied that first SH and never thought about it again.
There is nothing wrong with nylon 550 cord. Used for years with no problems. If your knots are coming apart, it's because you don't know how to tie them. You can always tell a pseudo woodsman when they pull out the bank line.
Mr Wizard you are as soothing as Bob Ross I could listen to you all day.
You can tell when someone is full of it I’m less then 2 minutes in and I feel that your not, good stuff thank you for the information.
I was unfamiliar with bank line until I started watching Bushcraft videos, what a great find. I’ve added it to my kits and use it around the house and garden. My wife used it to build a decorative bamboo fence, perfect.
Right on!
Hi Blackie! Doing cordage up into donuts was, I think, the first thing I picked up from your channel and started practicing. Your content is always worthwhile. Thanks!
Always awesome content. Appreciate the old-school insight.
Great way of explaining it! I’ve tried several times to explain it to people but this is the best explanation I’ve heard. Thanks for sharing
Love the way you explain everything. Great teaching skills. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Just found your channel and love it. got led to tarred bankline from the book "camp life in the woods".
Always enjoy your channel because you are (IMO) a master of the craft as well as a gifted teacher. TY. 👍👍
i like decoy anchor cord too it's made a bit like 550 cord but the size of #36! holds a knot real good but a bit hard to get outside of hunting season most places! also i love military lanyard cord (they use for bomb pins and air drop packages!) when i can get it it's basically larger decoy cord but finding it surplus is a royal bitch!!!on the jute, i've got a take down triangle bow saw that i keep a large roll wrapped around the handle on, i find it makes a good soft comfortable handle to avoid blistering and it wicks away sweat on top of providing emergency cordage and fire starting tinder!!
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@@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nxi despise the bald headed gun hating liberal twerp that owns it so bad that if it came down to doing business with it or the world ending my response will be too damn bad it had one hell of a run let me know where to send flowers!!!
👍Yes ! And you can do wonder with the 12 bankliner...my favorite !
Right on!
. . . My point of view, exactly!
That was a good question. I was wondering the same thing. Makes a lot of sense now. So far I've used No.36 Bankline just for Prussic knots on a ridgeline. Thanks Blackie! Have a great Labor Day weekend. 👍
Hey , That's a dam good video about the cordage and straight too the point!! Nicely done!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍
Blackie, Great Video and Outstanding Information Thanks For Sharing. You Are The Master Woodsman and Buschcrafter. Tim L.
thanks for that info I had just bought the wrong cordage , now I understand the difference thank you..
Thank you Blackie. I had not heard about bank line until I began watching your videos, and I have found it very useful.
Glad to help
Thanks Blackie
I've got two different kinds of Bank line I've got the twisted and I've got the braided I carry them both in my bags the twisted I usually take apart to use for sewing so I can fix my tire or whatever sometimes I don't bring gorilla tape so I use Bank line and it works just as good
I do the same thing, both work great!
te braided stuff is decoy anchor cord!
Good video, well explained!
Thank you!
Well said Black one. Thankyou for your constant wisdom.
Well explained 👏 ,a lot of people needed to know, thankyou for your time to make this video.
Great explanation
Thanks Blackie. I learned about bank lines today. I learned about yoyos last time. You explain things well so that someone not familiar with the outdoors can understand (like me)🤤. 💕🙏
Greatest cordage I've ever used. Getting another 100ft. Tightness knots, stealth , best cordage!!
Couldn't agree more!
Good video Blackie , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Thank you too
had some time, so used bank line to pre attatch to some stakes like you showed in another video.
Well said, Blackie! Always great information!!
Much appreciated
Another great video! I am amazed at the knowledge you have on bush crafting and your ability to convey it in a video. Keep in the woods maybe I'll see you there.
thanks
I got lucky last year and got 4 rolls of good bank line at a yard sale. Think I gave a buck apiece .
Great information
Glad you liked it
Cool! I just purchased some bankline!
very cool
Thanks Blackie.
Why Bankline. Always Bankline. Like you say when it’s tied it doesn’t slip and it lasts.
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother thank you for sharing
Thanks for coming
You are welcome my friend
Another benefit/difference between bankline and nylon cordage/paracord is that bankline does not stretch, while paracord does. Both have their uses and benefits.
@Stoney A.K.A. James - bankline is nylon too, but pre-stretched during manufacturing. Paracord is not, it's inner structure is very much wrinkled to soften the shock from an opening parachute - MIL-specs demand minimum 25% stretch, in reality it's more like 27-30% to meet the demand for sure.
Excellent video. Congratulations on 73k..!
Thank you very much!
Good Information Sir
thank you
I remember back in the day no one used Bank Line. The wide spread use of it is probably due to Dave Canterbury.
Before him, people were 550 cord happy. A small few of us carried a mix of contractor grade #36 Mason's line and heavy fishing line instead.
yep mason line was common around me ever job site had lots of it in the burn pile
Yup, had a cordage bag since I was a kid and it could have anything I could get my hands on in it, regular nylon cordage, old bailing twine I'd found in a field, old shoe laces, fishing line, jute twine, string from a package (that aged me!!!). Much more versatile than the paracord but I haven't tried the bank line yet.
I just bought some bankline this week.
The japanese had and used a similar rope way back. I saw it used on everything and used for everything. A good example is the woven rope that covered the glass balls that were used on fishing nets . This was in the 50s.
all good reasons , I'll add one .
I live in east Texas and pretty much all the wild places here are river bottoms . I use bank line when we camp to catch catfish from limbs hanging over the river . generally I put out 2 or 3 right at dusk and listen for the little bell to ring ....
Very good breakdown. Funny I've always did things the way you said I just never thought about it that way. With the recoverable.
Being a boyscout I was always taught leave a place better then when you got their. Then the army had me leave no trace.
One reason I choose certain line is it's disposable.
Now a question for you. Have you used any plastic bottle lines? The stuff you make out of bottles. I saw a few videos it seems like a cheap alternative.
I wondering how it does for lashing? Well I guess it will give me something to do this weekend, but I'd still appreciate anything you know. I don't have anyone to camp with anymore except my dog. So I don't get the opinions that I used to.
Great info. Got an episode in creating those parachord rings?🙂
you can melt tarred bankline and it works well as a binder, sealer or glue
Blackie, I feel stupid for asking this question. 😮 you may answer my question before I ask??? But what’s wrong with parr’s cord??????? Flipping heck. 😮 You did explain before I had time too type. I’m a crap typed. Sorry 👍🤷♀️🙏💖🇬🇧💕😂
Climbing Rope, Real Mil-Spec Paracord Type III or Type IV, Bankline, Kevlar, Jute, Steel wire. All have their purpose, I wish I could carry all them but climbing rope is heavy and takes a lot of room in the same time, so it's only gear for the car. It's a life saver in an emergency.
Where I live, it's common for both people and animals, to accidentaly fall into old wells.
thanks
You're welcome!
Pull it “blood tight”. First time I’ve heard that
That trot line is easier to burn the ends on too, sometimes 550 will not catch in wind but fuzz up the end of that bank line and it's off to the races.
Say Blackie, how do you feel about hemp rope or line? And what if it was tared?
I have and use bank line for a few things but I hear and read about uses that I have had explained. Such as braiding two or three lengths into a rope or using to make furniture or implements for a permanent camp location. Do you have any instructions for this type of bank line usage.
Respectfully
Terry Cheek
Hi, Blackie Does bank line make a good fire started because of the tar in it?
Used to carry a spool of jute and 50 or 100 ft roll of paracord. When gunnersmate did some training with a linegun (gun shoots a projectile with a lightweight line attached out to 300ft max) would, if lucky recover some. Everybody wanted to grab some of that shotline, so, hard to get some of - very useful as handlewrap - better than paracord IMO.
I'm still, not clear what bankline is. Shaun, David Canterbury and you swear by it, and show that spool, but, where does one get it. Checked! Not in hardware store, must have missed at WallyWorld. . . Not found at Dicks ?????
Do ya have a donut vid?that looks neat,also how many feet ya have per donut please?
Mr.Blackie, down here in our south, does the tar in bank line ever get hot enough to
For Australians it's certainly not a one to one comparison but venetian blind cord from Bunnings is pretty decent
I learned quite a bit thank you.
Is there a bank line brand you use in particular or it is all good? / or stay away from this one from Walmart ? For example.
Enjoyed the video / well done .
i have used several kinds as long as it has the tar coating and is a little sticky it works for me
@@blackoracle69 Thank you Sir.
Do you use twisted or braided bank line?
It also used because it won't rot it last a long time
Any time anyone asks why to anything like this I think the appropriate answer is because BLACKIE said so 😁
Blackie, I’ve got to know about that hat! Did you make it? I want to find a pattern to make one out of hide just like that.
its a boy scout scoutmasters hat from the early 1990's
Bank Lines been around for a long time
Please elaborate on the "I also carry Canadian something......." I don't know what you said I'm so sorry for being such a girl lol.
i will do so this coming week
Its just a shame there does not seem to be an equivelent in the UK 🤔
look in fishing supplies it often used in fishing nets
Ok but why bankline??? Just kidding, I usually only have 550 cord but after your explanation I’m going to mix it up too. Thanks for the video!!!
Right on
Why do you not melt the ends of your paracord to keep it from fraying out?
i do on things like soft shackels and zip ties that will be used over and over i had not for the cord i used i nthe video
Best gp bank line size ?
#36
Question: Is the tar on Bank line flammable?
mine will burn but it doesn't just go up in flames, idk what brand it is.
@@casper3130 thanks i'm gonna have some fun burning different kinds this weekend eh
I’d never heard of bankline until a couple of years ago. Corporals Corner does insane building with it! It’s definitely the choice for disposable cordage. Dyneema and Kevlar are fantastic but you’ll swoon at the price, plus dyneema is so slick it doesn’t knot the same, and prusics don’t grab well.
@A Smith - NEVER EVER dispose synthetic cordage in nature !!! Nylon takes some 600 years in seawater to decompose, on land even longer (that's why lost fishernets are so dangerous for sealife!) - think again !!
@@mannihh5274 To be VERY clear, disposable in this case refers to I won’t be using it again, unlike say a dedicated ridge line or pre-cut lengths of paracord with bowlines and toggles attached. I don’t leave bits of string and nails in trees at my campsites!!!!
@@asmith7876 - I thought so, but I had to make sure - sadly, there are so many scumbags out there that act otherwise. Stay safe
Blackie I want that hat. Someone tell me what it’s called
It's a Boy Scout Hat - you can find them on ebay
BSA Scoutmaster hat.
If you are around the sun and sea a lot - Shelta Firebird is a great hat
I thought most people like bankline for the reason that it doesn't shrink or stretch
I want to learn to tie cord into a donut!!!
i did a video on it in my down n dirty playlist
And you can tie a fishing net from it too.
Leave no trace?
I disagree about the nylon rope sliding too easy. If you get 1/4inch solid core diamond braided Nylon rope you wont be disappointed. If you get that thin stuff that looks like cheap parachord then yeah its not so good. Bank line leaves grease everywhere on your hands when you pull a knot tight so i use the type I described. the knots hold fine an then are easily undone. The hind of knots you use will also vary your results.
I'm hoping very much you leave the bankline only, until you give up the camp you're using it in. Nylon takes some 600 years to decompose in seawater and even longer on land - so, in the end you have to take it back home, or you are littering badly.
You mentioned setting up a ridgeline or a hammock with 550 paracord - why don't you use polyester or Dyneema? They are quite a bit stronger and don't stretch as much (paracord >25% according to MIL-specs).
The only reason why "Survival Handbooks" (SH) focus so much on paracord is, that the first SH was issued to WWII pilots, which always had a big parachute and its plenty cordage with them, so nobody had any thoughts of adding a tarp or other cordage to their survival kit - seems everybody just copied that first SH and never thought about it again.
dyneema is stronger but often more costly plus usually i dont need such high strength
Using dinem and cevlav are for those uppity,people.
Bank line and parachute line is for REGULAR PEOPLE.
There is nothing wrong with nylon 550 cord. Used for years with no problems. If your knots are coming apart, it's because you don't know how to tie them. You can always tell a pseudo woodsman when they pull out the bank line.
Ever make a zip tie out of a bank line?