cordwrap handle information...

Running Dog

Running Dog

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Hi everyone...

I had some questions about cord wrap for handles and thought I would post some pictures of a knife I did recently...

Warning...This page will take a long time to post, so open in a seperate window and go back to your reading
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http://runningdogknife.homestead.com/cordwrap.html

I hope it makes sense...


Running Dog

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mmurphy@premier1.net

www.runningdogknife.bigstep.com
 
Thanks very much. I have tried cord wrap w/o success. They always worked themselves loose over time. Your instructions will help. I have used paracord and have read of others using paracord with the insides pulled out. What do you think of these choices and what exactly is the cording you use. It looks like some shoestrings I have.

[This message has been edited by UPSTARTCROWE (edited 07-03-2000).]
 
Running Dog you should write a book. Your post was very well done IMHO!!

Hugh
AKA; Totally Tactical

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Excellent information. The best I have seen. Makes me want to grind out a couple of blades with this type of handle style.

Where do you buy this type of cord?
 

Thanks folks...

I've used the nylon parachute cord and it's alright...The cord with the center pulled out gives you a larger flatwrap...

Fred Loman(?) in Portland sells silk wrap for your fancy work...

The green underwrap we use is construction line from the hardware store...1\16 nylon...

The black poly is from American Cord and Webbing, 88 Century Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895...

Phone: 401-762-5500
Email: acwco@ids.net
Web: www.acwi.com

Call and ask for a distributor in your area...

The product is called "4199" 1/8 inch polypropylene...

About $30/1000 feet...It should last you a while if you want to experiment...

Comes in blue, green, yellow, purple, orange, red, tan, black and white...The darker colors don't show dirt as quickly...

Running Dog

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mmurphy@premier1.net

www.runningdogknife.bigstep.com
 
looks great, great post. How do you remove the wrap (once you use the penatrating epoxy) if it gets totally mucked up?

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[This message has been edited by Geoff in Philly (edited 07-03-2000).]
 
Michael,

First Class, as always. I would like permission to print it out so I can study it often as I attemp to do as good on my next knife. Great photos and clear instructions will be a great help. Thanks!

Rick
 
THANK-YOU!!!!!!!!
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This is the best info I have seen on cord wrapping! I'll be trying it on one of my knives real soon...


I forgot to ask: What epoxy is good for doing the water proofing?
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[This message has been edited by Crayola (edited 07-03-2000).]
 
Some epoxies are thin and called "penetrating" epoxy...to soak into wood for example...

We use a high grade UV protection epoxy used in the boat building trade...Builders epoxy can be found at the hardware store...

A stiff brush like a flux brush does a good job of working it into the wrap...Put on a good healthy layer and work it in a bit...After a few minutes the epoxy will be absorbed...Blot off any excess epoxy with a paper towel...wipe down the metal with a little acetone on a washed rag and let it sit for 24-48 hours and you're in business...

Running Dog

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mmurphy@premier1.net

www.runningdogknife.bigstep.com
 
Michael,
After about ????? cord wrapped handles, I still find myself trying to come up with a better not or end to the wrap!! I have also found that on thicker wraps, like paracord, some concern must be given to the design of the guard. On my smaller knives I HAVE to use thin, flat wraping or the guard becomes almost non existant.
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After getting epoxy on parts of the knife where it didn't belong, I started giving the knife a good coat of Rennaissance Wax prior to doing the wrap. If any epoxy gets on the knife, between the wrapping, it will come off with little effort once it sets up. Then I just polish in between the wrapping with soft Q-tips and it's done!
I don't wrap many knives in round para cord so I found your page VERY interesting and well done!! I may have to try some of that next.
Neil

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This style is EASY to do!!!! I tried it last night after reading your Post Running Dog and It seemed like I was a pro... well... almost
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My diamond wrap is a bit funny, but it was my first!! I am just getting started in the knife making hobby and I am half finished my Magic Knot Knife project. Your info will help me with the Magic Knot!! Anyone out there staring at Running Dog's page: grab some para cord and a stick and try it out!! I did and it is fun.

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Hey Mike, what model of knife is that? That's a nice shape!

EXCELLENT work on the page. Now I want to go home and do that to my ... uhhh... Hmmm, what knife can I do that to? To bad I just epoxied the scales to my Nimravus Cub
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. Maybe my REKAT UNK...... ::wanders off mumbling to self::

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iktomi
 
Home I don't miss THAT contest. That is one nice knife. I keep looking through that page. One thing I noticed is you can NEVER see the left side of the blade, where the "asymmetric grin" would (oops, that's "grind") would be shown off. I gotta ask... was that intentional?
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Incidentally, I did the cord wrap to my REKAT UNK (just the outer wrap). Worked beautifully!! Thanks again for the instructions!

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iktomi
 
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