I have a 5-meter rope. How can I adjust it so that it becomes between 1 and 2 meters ?

[FlyingTortoise]

I don't know where to buy directly short ropes...

 

[NearlyIrrelevantCake]

Do you not know of this new-fangled thing called "scissors"?

Just cut it, FFS.

 

[FlyingTortoise]

Do you not know of this new-fangled thing called "scissors"?

Just cut it, FFS.

It doesn't work with my nylon rope

 

[NearlyIrrelevantCake]

Scissors, shears, clippers, knives, a band saw--something is able to cut through nylon. It is not an indestructible miracle material.

 

[bipolar22]

Go to the hardware store they have rope cutters and this red hot iron thing to melt the ends

 

[westerly_merlin]

A sharp knife will cut it. However just leave a long tail on the fastening end once you have secured it.

 

[Zardoz]

"With what shall I cut it, dear Liza, dear Liza...

All prev suggestions good
Any serrated knife, eg a bread knife, or a fine tooth saw. Or similar. Anything. Melt/seal the ends with a cigarette lighter or any flame.
Is this a joke?

 

[bipolar22]

Yes burn them ends.
Makes me realize how nuanced of a solution even simple things can sometimes require.