I mean no personal offense, but it looks like you took away every useable aspect of the tool with the paracord wrap.
LOL, no offense taken.......... I figured that maybe some would think that, but essentially it's still very functional.
If you look closely the cap lifter and 1/4" hex opening are still visible and in working order; followed by the most important and reason for me buying (marlin spike), which is such a useful aspect of the tool and what makes it the Dreadknot. Especially when working with tight knots in rope or paracord as I, as I'm sure you can tell I use frequently from the photos
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Before I began the wrapping phase, I strongly considered 3 or 4 other designs before becoming content with the one you see before you. It was really trial and error as I had to start over quite a few times, until finally succeeding in keeping all if not most of the tool's functionality.
Now to the good part, how it works.......... which is simple really, but this coming from the designer and maybe a little difficult to attain from an observer. If you look at the tail end; the knot you see before is actually a slip knot and easily adjustable. So when I need the (marlin spike) tool, I simply slide the knot and bead up away from the tail and use it as I would normally. Then once I'm finished, I return them to their original positions, volia!
I would also like to add; the tail end with the knot and loop add handle length and great ergonomics when using the opposite end, (e.g) cap lifter and 1/4" hex opening. Not to mention, the loop is very useful as it functions as a true "lanyard" and prevents loss, theft, or simply dropping.
So all in all I think the wrap is a great companion for the tool, and adds both: beauty and functionality. :thumbup:
