Overkill. The cut end is going to be covered, so it's not going to unravel and poke you. And once it's inserted and tightened it doesn't really matter if the very end frays.
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.