Extremely practical: how to cut a rope without a knife.

Pretty much everyone was probably already in a predicament: You need a bit of rope to tie something. But the role is far too long and far and wide, neither knife nor scissors in sight. Get closer to your goal in seven-mile boots with this simple but stupidly effective trick.

If your piece of rope has a certain length, take a folding rule and miss it beforehand.

A marker helps enormously. So you know exactly where to start the next step.

Extremely practical  how to cut a rope without a knife.

Now stand on the rope so that your mark is placed in the middle. It should protrude a good deal in the air, so you have enough room for maneuver.

Extremely practical  how to cut a rope without a knife.

Now you are going through the other (free) end of the rope under the interface. Take it firmly in both hands. It helps a lot to wrap the ends around your hand once or twice for a more stable grip. Now start the cutting process by alternating pulling movements at both ends.

Extremely practical  how to cut a rope without a knife.

After just a few seconds, the “wire saw” will be effective and you have cut off the piece you want. It really could not be simpler!

Extremely practical  how to cut a rope without a knife.

Even stronger calibers can be shortened.

Extremely practical  how to cut a rope without a knife.

Et voilá: The same procedure – The same fast result.

Extremely practical  how to cut a rope without a knife.

Finally, I know how to help myself in the case. A perfect trick for anglers, campers and garden fans. But everyone else should know him. I bet you’ll be able to impress a lot of people (and get another $ 1 on a bet).