Useful Paracord Knots is a quick reference for a number of most practical knots, bracelets and other stuff you can make with paracord. Paracord or parachute cord is a high-tensile strength nylon cord that was first used in the suspension lines of parachutes around the Second World War. This cord is useful for many other tasks and is now used as a general purpose utility cord by both military personnel and civilians. It is particularly useful in out door applications because it will not rot. Pe