Saving a messed up taper?

[GTH11]

I have to thank oldandvilyoungsmith, ive nailed a few taper tangs and missed a couple along the way, the ones i miss go into "get back to you later" box, and after reading oldandvilys post on paracord handle wraps i got back to a couple misses i had, and i must say im happy with the results, this is the first one i wrapped. I do have a question about whether or not to treat the wraps with resin or epoxy? I almost want to leave it with no coating, is therr a wax i could use instead?

 

[oldanvilyoungsmith]

Looks really nice, I like how the wrap turned out.


As for coating it, you don't have to, I just like to do it so it won't fray or wear out. I don't know what waxing the cord would do, but it would likely be rather sticky, especially in warm weather.

 

[Mitchell Knives]

If you do decide to seal it with epoxy, West System is the best. (105 Resin, 207 Hardener)

 

[lonepine]

I thought the reason for using paracord on the handle was to carry around a supply or cordage. Gooping it up with epoxy would negate its use for anything except a handle.

- Paul Meske

 

[wolffbite]

I thought the reason for using paracord on the handle was to carry around a supply or cordage. Gooping it up with epoxy would negate its use for anything except a handle.

- Paul Meske

True :thumbup:

But I think in this case it is wrapped with gutted paracord? (unless my eyes deceive me )

Hopefully rick marchand will chime in... he seems to be the resident master of cord wraps haha

 

[GTH11]

Helllo all, i gutted the paracord per olds tutorial, i think ill brush some epoxy on it this weekend, im gonna wrap a couple more and give em to my nephews when we go camping, my "tactical" buddies liked the wrap for sure.