Steel & Barnett
Riptide Nautical Cord Bracelet
The Riptide Nautical Cord Bracelet is a wrist accessory made from PPM cord and 316L stainless steel, featuring a triple-strand braided design in a camouflage-like pattern of green, brown, and tan. It fastens with a knot closure and a metallic button, and includes cylindrical sliders to keep the strands aligned. Handmade in Belgium, the bracelet measures 6 mm in width and 22 cm in length, and comes with a signature storage pouch.
- Material
- 316L stainless steel & PPM cord
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- minimalist, nautical, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Bracelets
Color
Size
Specifications
A handcrafted Belgian cord bracelet with polished stainless steel accents and a nautical-inspired closure.
Adjustable knot closure with metallic button, includes signature storage pouch
- Material
- 316L stainless steel & PPM cord
- Style
- minimalist, nautical, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Bracelets
Additional Attributes
- 316L stainless steel hardware
- Braided PPM cord construction
- Adjustable knot closure
- Metallic button accent
- Includes branded storage pouch
- Handcrafted in Belgium
- Width: 6 mm
- Length: 22 cm
- Nautical design theme
- Corrosion-resistant materials
Product Insights
The Riptide Nautical Cord Bracelet by Steel & Barnett is a hand-assembled Belgian accessory that combines a PPM cord with a 1-ton breaking load and 316L stainless steel hardware, offering hydrophobic, UV-proof, non-stretch, tarnish-free performance. Its sliding knot stays locked in any position, even when wet, and the 6mm width allows substantial stacking without clutter, pairing well with brown tones and silver hardware. At a sale price of $39.95 CAD, it undercuts competitors like Vilebrequin while providing a discreet SB logo and matte brushed design, though only available in brown. The bracelet reflects a brand grown from a 2015 home-office side hustle to global retail, with partial assembly by Bruges prison detainees since 2018 as a rehabilitation program.
Verified claims
- Durability
- The PPM cord is a hydrophobic marine-rope material; similar 6mm PPM utility cord often carries a 1-ton breaking force, and the cord resists abrasion and outlasts polyester in active water use.
- Weather resistance
- Resists mold, mildew, UV fading, and does not absorb moisture, drying quickly after wet conditions.
- Corrosion resistance
- The metallic button and all hardware are 316L stainless steel, staying tarnish- and pit-free in saltwater and sweat with only a freshwater rinse.
- Sliding knot
- Cinch to any position; the knot stays locked without retightening.
- Sizing
- Small fits 18–19 cm wrists, Medium fits 20–21 cm.
- Materials
- PPM cord and 316L steel outperform polyester and brass: hydrophobic, UV-proof, non-stretch, tarnish-free.
- Closure
- Sliding-knot clasp with subtle SB logo is more secure and discreet than bulky chain clasps.
- Value
- At $39.95 CAD sale price, undercuts the Vilebrequin's €55 while offering Belgian handcrafting and a storage pouch.
- Craftsmanship
- Hand-assembled in Belgium with meticulous traditional craftsmanship.
- Social enterprise
- Steel & Barnett has employed detainees from the Bruges prison to work on bracelets since 2018 as part of a rehabilitation initiative.
- Brand heritage
- Grown from a home-office side hustle in 2015 to over 800 retailers globally.
- Stack width
- 6mm width is substantial alone yet stacks without clutter.
- Stacking style
- Pair with brown tones, match silver hardware, and contrast cord with leather.
- Fit
- Sliding knot and precise sizing keep the bracelet snug in a stack.
- Knot security
- The sliding knot stays secure through active movement because the multifilament cord's high-friction surface grips the closure firmly.
- Care after saltwater
- Rinse with fresh water after saltwater or pool use to preserve finish.
- Branding
- Subtle SB logo in black enamel, unlike Vilebrequin's prominent branding.
- Design aesthetic
- Camo-pattern cord, sliding knot closure, 6mm width, and only brown is currently available.
- Water resistance
- The PPM cord is naturally water-resistant and does not absorb moisture, so it should hold up fine for swimming, showering, and saltwater exposure, though Steel & Barnett has not tested it extensively in saltwater.
- Comfort and weight
- The PPM cord's multifilament construction feels smooth and silky against the skin, and despite its strength it adds only a few grams to the wrist, so it stays comfortable for all-day wear.
- Sizing range
- The 22 cm length and small/medium sizing accommodate wrists up to approximately 22 cm (8.6 inches), making it suitable for larger wrists or a looser fit.
- Included storage pouch
- The bracelet comes with a signature storage pouch, which adds a practical storage solution and a gift-ready presentation.
- Material sourcing
- Steel & Barnett sources its raw materials from a network that includes South Africa and Denmark.
Product record
- Title
- Riptide Nautical Cord Bracelet
- Brand
- Steel & Barnett
- Price
- 79 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A triple-strand braided cord bracelet with metal hardware and a circular button closure bearing a letter 'B', shown lying flat on a white background.
- Cord constructionThree parallel braided cords form the visible band; cords are flexible and lie flat in an oval loop with slight separation between strands.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Cord patternBraided cord shows a mottled camouflage-like pattern combining dark green, brown, tan and small dark accents along the weave.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high) - Round button detailCircular metal button with black enamel center containing a raised letter B in silver and a thin silver outer ring; button secures one loop of the cord.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.67 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Legible text on button“B”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.69 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Flat angled metal claspMatte silver flat angular metal piece opposite the button that the button loops around to close the bracelet; the piece has a slightly beveled shape.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.66 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (high) - Cylindrical metal slidersTwo small matte silver cylindrical tube sliders encircle the cords at opposite sides to keep the strands aligned.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.53 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high) - Finish and textureCords have a woven textile texture; metal parts have a matte brushed finish with soft highlights from overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.56 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a clean white background with soft shadowing beneath the bracelet; top portion of the frame contains empty negative space; lighting is diffuse from above-right.
- BackgroundSeamless white background with subtle gray shadow under the bracelet following its contour.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - ShadowingSoft diffuse shadow appears below and slightly to the right of the bracelet, indicating overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionBracelet is centered horizontally in the lower half of the image with generous empty space above, photographed from a near-top-down slight angle.
Colors
camouflage green and brown mix· braided cord#353A3Bmatte silver· metal hardware#B4B5B2gloss black· button enamel center- Cord constructionThree parallel braided cords form the visible band; cords are flexible and lie flat in an oval loop with slight separation between strands.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a braided nautical cord bracelet with woven multicolor cord and metal end hardware; visible round metal end cap has a black inset with a raised letter B.
- Braided cord constructionRound braided cord made from tightly woven synthetic fibers, shown as two parallel cords running together; weave pattern clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.08 · w 0.82 · h 0.72 (high) - Cord color patternCord shows a repeating camo-like pattern composed of green, brown/copper, and beige/tan strands woven together.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.14 · w 0.75 · h 0.62 (high) - Metal cylinder sliderSmall cylindrical metal tube encircling both cords, visible near the top edge of the image.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.03 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - End cap geometryBrushed silver metal end cap with an angular flattened shoulder where the cords enter, transitioning to a round face.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.69 · w 0.32 · h 0.27 (high) - Round face insetCircular black inset set into the round face of the metal end cap, slightly recessed with a narrow silver rim.
1 region
x 0.69 · y 0.77 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Raised letter on inset“Raised capital letter B centered on the black inset, in a light silver tone matching the rim.”
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.80 · w 0.07 · h 0.07 (high) - Cord loop detailA loop of the braided cord is present in the lower-left quadrant, showing the rounded profile and shadowing under the loop.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.52 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photograph on a clean white background with soft directional lighting casting a subtle shadow; close-up crop focusing on cord texture and end cap.
- Background and surfaceUniform white background and surface with a soft shadow beneath the product, indicating a flat horizontal surface.
- LightingSoft directional lighting from upper-left producing gentle highlights on metal and subtle shadowing beneath the cord and end cap.
- Shot compositionClose-up detail shot cropped to show a portion of the bracelet in an open circular layout; top-left and lower-right corners contain primary features.
Colors
forest green· cord green strandscopper brown· cord brown/copper strandstan beige· cord beige/tan strands#C9CAC5brushed silver· metal end cap#B6B6B1matte black· end cap inset- Braided cord constructionRound braided cord made from tightly woven synthetic fibers, shown as two parallel cords running together; weave pattern clearly visible.
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