Recently, we started weaving items from paracord, such as knife lanyards, keychains, and zipper pulls. I learned that experts recommend snipping the ends with micro-shears before melting the tips for a more polished finish. At first, I bought some cheap clippers that lasted only 10 minutes – the tip broke in half on my third snip! My second pair are the XURON 410 Micro-Shear Flush Cutters, and they have truly stood the test of time. They use a patented bypass method that produces a clean, flat cut. I appreciate their accuracy, sharpness, and ergonomics as well. The handles are made of soft-touch TPU-style plastic. Recommended. Made in Saco, Maine. Find them at Amazon...

The Best Waterproof Headlamp
Do you boat or fish after dark or need something for emergency situations? This tiny headlamp is a brilliant piece of engineering! There are a lot of headlamps out there, but few are rated IPX8 waterproof. As a boater, you’ll need at least IPX7, which means sustained 30 minutes in fresh water. The Fenix HM50R Headlamp is better at IPX68. Our favorite features are brightness, simplicity and ability to turn to any angle (unlike most headlamps). Turn on turbo mode and you’re at 500 lumens – seeing over 260 feet away! Slippery hands will appreciate the simple one button 4 mode operation. Fenix is a solid name and make the industry’s best lights, so you can trust their USA warranty. A bestseller with many uses. Find it at Amazon…
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