How do I cut and seal a military nylon watch strap?

Nylon military watch straps can be cut either with sharp scissors or a sharp knife. Once you have cut your nylon watch srap to the desired new length, you’ll then need to seal the nylon so it doesn’t fray. For this, we would recommend using a naked flame. The nylon will only need to be under the flame for a few seconds for it to harden and seal the loose nylon.

Top tip: If you’re looking to shorten a military nylon watch strap and want to replicate the curved end of the strap, try cutting around a coin with a sharp knife to get the same curve.