"The late product designer Bill Stumpf advocated for design for disassembly more than 20 years ago. Too bad not many designers can get behind this wise approach..."

"Kevlar and all aramids are a heck of a lot stronger than most people realize and braided ropes are not easily "sliced" or cut. So I would bet this will defeat most attempts at cutting. More likely as mentioned to attach the lock or rings, unless they are also hardened."