Ito wrap question?

[Tin.Man]

Don't worry this isn't a how do I do it 😉😳 I got the wrap down well, more a question of say im doing a hartsfield style chisel grind on the right side of the blade, I've seen a few knives made in this manner and the wraps always start on the side of the grind. Is there a reason or method to this madness or is it just what tickles the makers fancy.

Appreciate any light yall can shed on this. Especially If it's somerhing traditional Id love to know.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

If the wrap has an omote, then that should be on the side of the bevel. Generally, the wrap starts on the omote. The finish knots and starter leads are on the ura.

 

[AVigil]

Do it whatever looks better to you. I do them either way, depending on the look, these are not traditional Japanese blades in any sense of the word. Make it your own

 

[john april]

if the first criss cross wrap does not face the inside of your palm at the tsuba, the handle feels thinner up front, and less secure in the hand in my opinion.

 

[Tin.Man]

Thanks gents.

 

[Josh Mason]

I just think it's natural to put the start of the wrap on the right side if you're looking down the spine of the blade. I used to make little "tabs" out of the Ito cord to put on the top of the left side to neatly button up and cap off that space. If you do a Turks head knot, that will slide over and hide it all anyway, so it won't matter much.

 

[BenR.T.]

I generally start the wrap on the backside (flat) of a chisel grind. So the first Overlap is on the presentation side. Even though it is mostly hidden by the Turks knot. I'd say how you finish the wrap and and how even and tight your twists are is far more important than which side you start on.