Plastic Bottle Cutter Dog Tag: Cordage Maker Tool
Turn Plastic Bottles Into Cordage You Can Carry
The Cordage Maker Dog Tag is a compact plastic bottle cutter that turns common PET drink bottles into long strips for light duty tying, bundling, practice projects, and improvised repairs.
The stainless steel body measures about 1 inch by 2 inches and 0.030 inch, or about 1 mm, thick. It fits on a necklace, key ring, or inside a small survival kit.
Cutting a clean strip takes a little setup and practice. Prepare a smooth starter edge, set the spacer, and pull with steady tension. The guide and videos on this page show the setup, blade orientation, and hand position.
It is a tiny way to turn throwaway material into something useful. Plastic bottles are unfortunately easy to find. Now they can earn their keep.
→ Learn How to Use the Cordage Maker
Why Carry a Plastic Bottle Cutter?
Cordage is useful for repairs, tying gear, camp projects, and hundreds of small jobs, but carrying a large roll everywhere is not practical.
The Cordage Maker Dog Tag gives you another option. It turns a common PET bottle into long plastic strips when you need improvised utility cord. The tool is small enough to stay on a necklace, key ring, or inside a compact kit, so the capability travels even when a coil of rope does not.
It is a resource conversion tool: small steel in your kit, useful cord from material found almost anywhere.
How the Plastic Bottle Cordage Maker Works
Prepare a clean PET bottle, create a smooth starter edge, and feed it into the cutter. The blade and spacer guide the bottle as you pull, turning the bottle wall into one long strip.
- Use the spacer to choose the strip width
- Pull with steady tension for a cleaner strip
- Practice with a few bottles to learn the best angle
- Inspect the blade and hardware before each use
Bottle shape, thickness, setup, and pulling pressure all affect the finished cord. A little practice goes a long way.
All Items on this tool
This cordage maker is backed by a full skill guide.
That means you are not left guessing how to use it or apply different techniques effectively. You can learn exactly how it works, when to use it, and how to apply it in real situations.
Listed below are links directly to a step by step guide. These guides take you from beginner to confident use, so you are not just carrying tools, you are building real skills.
This is part of how Grim Workshop works.
Not just tools. Tools plus the knowledge to use them.
Useful Cord From a Common Bottle
Plastic bottle cord is useful when you need light duty line and do not want to use up the good cord in your kit.
- Bundle loose gear
- Make temporary ties and straps
- Practice knots and lashings
- Handle light camp and workshop projects
- Improvise noncritical repairs
It is utility cord, not rated rope. Do not use homemade plastic cord for climbing, rescue, lifting people, or other critical loads.
Specs and Features - Dog Tags
Small Enough to Carry, Built to Be Used
The Cordage Maker has a flat dog tag profile that fits into places a full bottle cutting jig never could.
- About 1 inch by 2 inches
- 0.030 inch, or about 1 mm, thick
- Stainless steel body
- Necklace, key ring, pocket, and small tin compatible
- Made in the USA
It is tiny on purpose. The best emergency tool is usually the one that was small enough to come along.
Cordage Maker Dog Tag FAQ
Build a Compact Cordage Kit
Pair the Cordage Maker Dog Tag with cutting tools, stored cord, and knot knowledge. That gives you cord you can carry now and a way to make more from common bottles.
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Our tools are made in the USA with the highest standards of quality and durability.
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Our tools are trusted by outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and bushcrafters around the world.
ABOUT GRIM WORKSHOP
Grim Workshop is dedicated to creating innovative, durable, and compact everyday carry (EDC) and survival tools that you can rely on in any situation. With nearly a decade of experience, we pride ourselves on crafting tools that combine practicality with ingenuity, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and durability. Made in the USA, our products are designed to be both effective and convenient, fitting seamlessly into your daily life or survival kit. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or someone who values preparedness, Grim Workshop provides the tools you need to stay ready for anything.
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Plastic Bottle Cutter Dog Tag: Cordage Maker Tool is proudly crafted in the USA, ensuring that every piece meets the highest standards of quality and durability. Made with precision and care, this card embodies the best of American craftsmanship, providing you with a reliable and robust survival tool that you can trust in the most demanding situations. When you choose this card, you're not just getting a tool—you're getting a piece of equipment built to last.
Reviews (26)
Michael Bella
VerifiedGrim never disappoints!
Steve
VerifiedThe dog tag is the perfect size for this wonderful tool! It's big enough to use comfortably and small enough to disappear in a pocket. Having a small tool to create useful cordage from commonly available trash is simply brilliant!
Danny Mulvehill
Verified👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🥳👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Michael Pitzer
VerifiedI like the tool but my 53 year old hands are having trouble putting it together due to trigger finger. I expected a fully assembled tool for the price.
Wai Gong
Verifiedsuch a cool little EDC item. Soemthing you can use in a pinch when the time arises
Judith Grey
Verifiedquality product and happy with how it is working. so far, so good!
Tyler Scar
VerifiedWith plastic bottles being an unfortunate abundant resource, this is an indispensable thing to have in your kit!
Dennis Mangrum
VerifiedEasy to use and assemble . Sand down edges because they are a little sharp
Ed V.
VerifiedLove it!! Use it daily to convert plastic bottles into cordage for later use. A+++
Philip Lombardo
VerifiedThe cordage making dog tag is a quality survival tool. It works well and built to last!!!
joseph
VerifiedGood little tool. Comes unassembled.
Frank Domingoes
VerifiedEverything is great. Highly recommend
David A
VerifiedThis is an absolutely perfect addition to my urban bug out bag. Plastic bottles and containers are everywhere and to be able to quickly turn those into usable cordage is just unbelievable. Love this product; love this application. Making my kit that much better! Thanks Grimm!
Ant Kozmiuk
VerifiedCool little idea, works decent after some adjusting and sanding sharp edges. Didn't realize assembly was required, and blade direction wasn't specified in the instruction card, small hiccups, but works. Fast shipping appreciated
Frank Galang
VerifiedEven my fat fingers were able to navigate the assembly of this little product. Right from the get go, I was able to make cordage out of a water bottle. I will carry this everywhere I go so that if there is ever a need for it, it will always be by my side at the ready. There is no excuse to not having this on you. It's compact, weighs next to nothing, and just plainly works. If I had anything negative to say, I'd point out that the laser engraving / cutting does leave a sharp edge. I will take a dremel to those edges to smoothen them out. Other than that, this product is worth every penny.
Robbie Young
VerifiedGot it put together. Havent tried it yet but will real soon
Sidney Shirley
VerifiedStill learning how to use it but so far it does what it says
RONALD BENBENEK
Verifiedgreat product......butt........you need to have a more detailed instruction manual. especially on assembly!!!!
Jason Pearson
VerifiedHave not used yet but seems to be what I expected from description
Bradley Weinheimer
VerifiedLove it
michael hawk
VerifiedI really appreciate the portability of this tool. It works quite well for us. We try to use “plastic” rope for many things so it doesn’t just end up in a landfill. Keep up the good work!
STEVEN NEELEY
VerifiedIt is OK
Samual Mahoney
VerifiedLove it
Bryan Slade
VerifiedA+++++
Robert Young
VerifiedWorks like advertised and easily carried.
Kevin
VerifiedThis comes in three different sizes that all look great. The dog tag version is amazing. I was able to make consistent length strong line in no time from trash! The cord can be braided for more strength. This could really be a life saver!
Plastic Bottle Cutter Dog Tag: Cordage Maker Tool
$15.95