Proper way to cut and protect webbing end?

[subvet644]

Sorry for the dumb question, but I want to trim a few inches off the waist webbing on my TransPac. What is an acceptable way of heating the exposed end so it won't unravel? I guess I could experiment with the piece I cut off but thought I'd ask those that may have gone before me. Thanks!

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

Scissors or a knife, and then use a cigarette lighter to burn/melt the end.

 

[pickens_46929]

lighters can get hot since it can take a long time... use one of those mini-torches or fireplace starter lighters with the longer handle... cigarette lights can just get plain hot...

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[CD_in_Chitown]

Keep the thumb button down and the fiery end up, a cigarrette lighter fits nicely in the sav-a-div kit too.

 

[Lake Mead Tony]

Ditto, It's the only sure way I know how and it won't fray. You want to melt the end, not burn it.

 

[rgerman95]

To kill two birds with one stone, heat an old, but still sharp, knife with a propane torch. Heat till the blade glows red (this will kill the temper of the knife, so don't plan on using it again for anything else). It will slice through the webbing like a - pardon the pun - hot knife through butter. Leaves a clean, melted edge.

 

[Fish_Whisperer]

Nice tip, Rich! Thanks!

 

[GreenDiverDown]

To kill two birds with one stone, heat an old, but still sharp, knife with a propane torch. Heat till the blade glows red (this will kill the temper of the knife, so don't plan on using it again for anything else). It will slice through the webbing like a - pardon the pun - hot knife through butter. Leaves a clean, melted edge.

That's the right way.

 

[Walter]

They actually make nylon webbing cutters, similar to a sharp soldering iron.

 

[Hank49]

Cut it square, don't try to round it.