Adhesive for Cord Wrapped Handle

[Tuhon Bill McGrath]

Hi Guys,

I am making a walking stick from a pakkawood dowel and would like to attach a paracord lanyard to it without drilling a hole through the wood. I have seen some cord wrapped knife handles in which the cord was dipped in an adhesive that seemed very strong. The adhesive looked to be much thinner in viscosity than the regular epoxy you get from the hardware store. What adhesive is being used on cord wrapped knives and would it be strong enough in adhesion as to not slide down the smooth surface of the pakkawood dowel?

Thanks,
Bill McGrath
tuhonbill@pekiti-tirsia.com

 

[Mr Jody Hudson]

I wrapped my walking stick from top to bottom. I used rubber cement on the stick and let is set for a couple of minutes before wrapping. It has lasted with very frequent use, for over five years.

I had previously wrapped a knife I made and put the cement on too thickly and not let it set up for a few minutes. The cement came up onto the cord and discolored it -- which I found not aesthetic.

 

[bgenlvtex]

If you're not eat up with paracord for your handle go to a bike shop and get some handlebar tape.May eventually peel but if it does it will be easy to replace.