Cord Wrap

Kopfjaeger · Jan 10, 2003

My first attempt at a STRIDER style cord wrap...

Whadda Ya think?

Andy Prisco · Jan 10, 2003

I think something's up with Imagestation because it doesn't look like they're allowing linked image pages to their servers anymore. Maybe it's a glitch.

Andy Prisco · Jan 10, 2003

OK...got the properties off the "sorry" message and pasted the URL in another window. Saw the pic.

Great job Kop!!!

Big-Target · Jan 11, 2003

Kopfjaeger;
Here's a pic of a freshly wrapped Brend hawk, I got from Andy yesterday.
http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/bigta...getnj/lst?&.dir=/My+Documents&.src=bc&.view=l

though it is not a strider wrap, sometimes the simplest is always the best!!

Kopfjaeger · Jan 11, 2003

I don't see a problem...the image is loading for me every time.

Problem with the wrap. I can't sheath the Brend now without mod to the sheath. The handle is too thick.

ArchAngel · Jan 11, 2003

I had that same problem in sheathing my Brend after the wrap. I looked and noticed that the stitching used in holding the sheaths hole together is outside of the hole area. Using an Exacto knife, I removed some material until I was just inside of the holes stitch pattern. Then I melted the edges smoothly together with a soldering iron. I also ended up rewrapping my Brend with smaller diameter line. It is the cord with 4 strand inner instead of the 7 strand inner. Plus under this outer wrap I used a camo duck decoy cord as the inner wrap. Real strong and quite thin. All of this made for a much thinner wrapped handle. The final step in mine was soaking the wrap with 30 min. epoxy thinned with acetone. Thic made the handle as hard as g-10 and impervious to the elements and most wear.

Big-Target · Jan 11, 2003

But wouldn't that kill the purpose of being able to use the paracord for some emergency???? like snaring and animal, broken shoe sting, etc.????

ArchAngel · Jan 11, 2003

Yes, you do lose the ability to use that paracord. But, since I carry more 550 cord and other line, wire ties and the like with me in my BOB, I really don't need that piece all that much. Plus I really like the solid feel of the epoxy soaked line.

YMMV

Big-Target · Jan 11, 2003

Originally posted by ArchAngel
Yes, you do lose the ability to use that paracord. But, since I carry more 550 cord and other line, wire ties and the like with me in my BOB, I really don't need that piece all that much. Plus I really like the solid feel of the epoxy soaked line. YMMV

Valid points!!

gryphon46 · Feb 25, 2003

Hi, new to the group, but, I don't know....I just don't really like cord wraps....even with epoxy...but I do have an open mind....all the ones Ive seen and tried either slip or cut my hands up too bad....I really like the price, and a wear a cord bely in the woods, but..well you get the picture....I'm going to order a Brend, but I'd really prefer scales.....

Thanks,
Steve

NorthStarXO · Feb 28, 2003

Gryphon,

You could make some custom scales just for something to do on the weekend or also I saw a customer who cord wrapped the Brend and then slipped a golf club/tennis racket gripper sleeve over the whole deal and it was great on the hands.

gryphon46 · Mar 1, 2003

Yeah, I could do that. But the Brend is such a cool looking design, I think I'm going to put some fancy wood on it, like fiddleback or curly maple.....then I guess I have to get 2, one just for the G-10 scales......