Handle Wrapping Material Sources

[Tom Militano]

Where can I buy some handle wrapping materials? I'm not looking for exotic, high dollar stuff, just your everyday wrapping materials. Thanks.

 

[Richard338]

I bought various colored paracords from ubraidit.com. The price was good, and there are lots of colors to choose from. It isn't the 550 lb type III (seven strand), but I figured that 400lb 4 strand was OK for a handle wrap.

 

[Tom Militano]

Thanks Richard. Anyone else? If I don't get some replies I'll tell everybody you're all related to Indian George. Try living with that!! Do we do this the hard way or the easy way?

 

[Burchtree]

you talking about some flat, Japanese-style wrapping stuff?

 

[Tom Militano]

Yes, that's what I'm looking for. I'm looking for stuff for hard use knives, not super expensive materials. Thanks. OK, your not related to Indian George.

 

[Burchtree]

wheewww. That's a load off.

Contact Kathleen Tomey (tomeycustomknives.com) and she can hook you up.

 

[Tom Militano]

Thanks. I'll e-mail Kathleen, we're both members of the Flint River Knife Club.

 

[indian george]

Thanks Richard. Anyone else? If I don't get some replies I'll tell everybody you're all related to Indian George. Try living with that!! Do we do this the hard way or the easy way?

Hey!!! What are you trying to say??????

 

[Jay Mulcahy]

Tom, please dont make such nasty remarks about my heritage! For flat wrap, go to a sporting goods store and get flat cotton shoe laces. They lay out flat, come in different lengths and colors, and really soak up epoxy. I think a 4" handle will use a lace about 50" long. My friend does lots of these and thats what he uses, they look good and they are inexpensive.

 

[Tom Militano]

Thanks Jay. I'll try that.

 

[Robert Dark]

Tom:

Have you tried "Barbed Wire" ? It is a little tuff to wrap evenly, but it is really "grippy" if you can pull it off....
Robert

 

[Tom Militano]

That sounds like a winner Robert. I'd make some for my brother in laws, but their shrinks said not to let them play with pointy things.

 

[Tom Militano]

:thumbup: George, the threat worked. See how the number of replies picked up? Your already a legend!!!!

 

[rich99]

Try Tandy Leather. All types of rawhide and leather lace.

 

[PSarganis]

I found some stuff that is about a 1/2" wide and about 1/16" thick at the sporting goods store in with the fishing stuff. I think it's used for Salmon/steelhead fishing. They only have green. I haven't tried it yet, but think it would work pretty good.

Paul

 

[ddavelarsen]

I'm surprised no one's mentioned Fred Lohman. His stuff is a little pricey but top notch. Check under "Supplies" for other types of wrap.

 

[Anthony Chaney]

You could always use the skin off a Walrus pecker. Just stroke it a few times and it will create it's own sheath.