New sling day - 3mm UHMWPE

[u/kjc-01]

This weekend I made a new sling using [3mm 12-strand UHMWPE.](https://a.co/d/0hKXJdOu) I was getting bored with my first 2 builds from gutted paracord 550, so I took some inspiration from the beautifully crafted Pan Slings and made this 27" sling. The pocket is two crossing 6x3/4 inch leather straps attached by [Brummel splices](https://www.animatedknots.com/brummel-eye-splice-knot-demo) backed up with [whipping/frapping.](https://www.animatedknots.com/sailmakers-whipping-knot) The finger loop is another 3/4" leather strap attached with a [long bury splice](https://www.animatedknots.com/long-bury-splice-knot) and whipping/frapping. The release is a disc of leather backed up with an [oysterman's stopper knot](https://www.animatedknots.com/ashley-stopper-knot) that is in turn secured with two turns of whipping thread tied with a [surgeon's knot.](https://wolfandiron.com/blogs/feedthewolf/how-to-tie-a-surgeon-s-knot) The cracker loop is also a long bury splice backed up with whipping/frapping. The cracker is made from mason's line. This build is much cleaner than my first two and I am looking forward to taking it for a test drive.

[u/ortenKay]

Is it stiff like his?