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Lace patterns
dmks22 Started conversation Jan 5, 2004
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There is a reason for the pattern of the laces going vertical on the inside, and horizontal on the outside. In an emergency, this pattern allows you to rapidly cut the laces off using a bayonette or strong knife. Anything diagonal would hinder this.
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