My first attempt at cord wrapping a handle

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tjchung

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I had this cheap Indian Damascus tanto billet lying around, so I thought I'd try my hand at cord wrapping the handle. I tried to follow the more traditional Tsukka Maki technique of putting a base layer of something (a siezing of OD paracord in this case) and then putting the twisted cord over-wrap with tan paracord. Finished it up with a simple square not, which I will be the first to admit looks ass-ugly. Any constructive comments are appreciated.

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Good first make. Tan/Olive just isn't best color for damascus. Getting colonial blue or similar pure color ( I like kelly green and neon organge paracords ) might give better contrast. Still, very fine first wrapping. You can always practise making such knot, that you can continue making a small lanyard from it.
 
Great job, and I do not think that the square knot looks all that bad. If you want to play around with some alternatives, search the web for decorative knot sites; there are some good ones out there. If you want to try thejamppa's advice and go for a lanyard loop, try tying a Hanson knot (http://www.oktroop17.org/knots/Hanson_Knot.html) or similar loop. They can be good looking and functional.

Keep it up. You are off to a great start!
 
Looks great but maybe try a 69 knot on the end. It looks better and will last longer. Other than that great job!
 
thejamppa said:
Good first make. Tan/Olive just isn't best color for damascus. Getting colonial blue or similar pure color ( I like kelly green and neon organge paracords ) might give better contrast. Still, very fine first wrapping. You can always practise making such knot, that you can continue making a small lanyard from it.
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Gonna have to disagree. I think the tan paracord gives this styled blade a very cool ancient look. Bright neons would make this wrap and blade combination some kind of anachronistic jumble.
 
Thanks for the input, everyone. I'm encouraged to try some more wrapping techniques once I get the hang of things. bty, what is a "69 knot"?
 
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