What is braid on strider axe handle ?

[Kevin the grey]

Please I just think the braid is neat and functional looking . Is there a tutorial or pictures of how its done ?

 

[Midget]

there sure is!

http://striderknives.com/html/handlewrapping.html

cord wrapping is a very functional, very intelligent way to cover a handle.

i suggest you soak the cord in some warm water before you start wrapping. then, dry it out with a hair dryer when you're finished. also wear some gloves!

good luck!

 

[Kevin the grey]

Thanks Midget . Its pretty straight forward . It does not seem that versatile for some handles seeing as there are holes drilled in it . It would be good where the tang is in actuality the handle and is quite substantial . I kinda thought of trying it on a wooden hawk handle . To me it might weaken a handle to the point it might crack with repeated throws . Its still a neat looking wrap .

 

[rlcanon]

What if only steps 5 and 6 were done on a wooden handled hawk, with maybe a modified step 7 using a single hole drilled at the very bottom of the handle? I have a Next Gen Ranger with the plastic handle that I've thought of wrapping that way at some point.

 

[Kevin the grey]

Ricanon I ,ll check it out and get back to you .