SGT KNOTS Twisted 100% Cotton Rope for DIY Projects, Crafts, Macrame Cord, Commercial, Agricultural - High Strength, Natural (1/4" x 10ft, Natural)

After reading so many dismal reviews of rope dog toys, I decided to find a good, substantial rope and make one for my dogs. I compared three different brands of 1" unbleached cotton rope.The SGT KNOTS says it's made in the US. The other two were from China. Much of what we all purchase comes from China, and that's okay, but I noticed that the images of the coiled ropes from China looked lumpy, as though they weren't tightly made and wound. At that point I was comparing the SGT KNOT rope at 10' long to other brands, one of which was 50' long and the other was 65' long - both with prices in the $30 - 35 range versus $25 for the 10' US piece of rope.If you expand the item descriptions, there's a chart with item specifications, and I noticed the weight of one of the longer ropes was a little over 7 pounds for a much longer rope. Doing calculations to determine comparable weights for comparable lengths of rope, I noted that the two from China were similar and the SGT KNOT was more than twice as heavy per matching length. I figured the lighter weight ropes must be more loosely wound and either had thinner fibers or fewer of them, either condition making it easier for a dog's teeth to tear apart. So, I purchased the SGT KNOT 1" by 10' rope.The rope arrived in two or three days and looked good. Both ends were taped to keep the three strands from unwinding. Using just a Swiss Army knife, it was surprisingly easy to cut the rope into two pieces. I used a piece about 4' long for the dogs. I tied a big knot at both ends and let the two dogs have it to play tug-of-war. My mistake was not taping the cut end. In minutes, the puppy made short work of untying my knot, and the three coiled strands began to unwind. I braided and tied the three coils together and knotted it twice, and so far it has held. My failure to secure the cut end of the rope by taping it is my fault - the rope is good rope.The puppy had begun playing with it right away, and some of the time the puppy and adult played at tug-of-war. These are Pyrenees mix dogs, so quite large, which is why the rope needed to be a good quality substantial one, while still soft and non-toxic. So far both dogs and I are really happy with the SGT KNOT choice.In the photo, the two dogs are playing with the rope on lightly snow-covered soil.

I just received this product so cannot comment on its longevity, washability, &c. But the negatives from other customers mostly concern issues that would be immediately apparent. I received the correct length in one piece. It does not smell odd. It is quite clean and white. Although it was not on a spool like the (misleading) pictures, it was neatly coiled and not knotted or jumbled. My girl and I are very happy with it so far. If issues arise, I will revisit this review, but I would happily buy this item from this merchant again. PRODUCT: SGT KNOTS Twisted 100% Cotton Rope for DIY Projects, Crafts, Macrame Cord, Commercial, Agricultural - High Strength, Natural (1/4" x 100ft, Natural). Ships from Amazon, Sold by SGT KNOTS

If you want a high-quality natural fiber rope, that is strong, this works great. I used it for making tomato trellises because I didn’t want a lot of plastic soaking into my plants. This fit the bill perfectly.

And made in the US!!!

First this is top quality rope, good for my needs of nautical fancywork with a sturdy lay. The problem is the specified diameter. What I received was 1/4” even though I ordered 3/16” and the package label said 3/16”—documented with the two photos. Customer service is kindly sending a replacement and hopefully the diameter will be an actual 3/16”!

We bought a 10 foot length of the 1.5 inch rope to make dog chew toys for our 120lb dog. It is really a great product. My three kids each got a 3ft length and made their own style toy for the dog. We still have about 3ft left over, as SGT Knots sent 12ft 8in of rope - thank you for the bonus! The rope comes in a three strand braid which needs to be tied off at the ends in a knot or wrapped with electrical tape. We made several of the chew toys by unbraiding the rope and using a single strand. So, we now have 6 large chew toys of very high quality, plus material to make one big one or a medium and two small ones, all for under $25. One single chew rope can cost $10 or more, so this is a great value. The cotton weave is very tight and tough. My dog is a heavy chewer and loves tug of war, and though I just got this rope, I expect the chew toys to be very durable. I also like the fact that this is an all natural product that is made here in the USA, so I trust that there are no harmful chemicals or ingredients.

Great product and service. Thank you.

Dog play rope, knotted