14:12 Thank you for this great explanation and description. I have put a wrap on two hiking staffs I made and on a Brazos stick I bought because of this video. I am totally blind and this first vid I could follow and be successful. Again I thank you
You're very welcome and thanks for the compliment. You are right, there are some that are pretty complex, they look good but they are tedious for sure to braid. I thought this would be a easy braid and still gives lots of grip to the walking stick. Thanks for watching Patrick, I really appreciate it.
Start your wrap at the hole the lanyard was in, run the ends thru the hole from opposite sides and then tie the overhand knot. This will keep the cord in place a help with slippage when walking. If you are using a homemade stick drill a hole slightly larger than the diameter of the cord you are using.
Very good suggestion and I’ve done this on a few other walking sticks and it does make starting the braid easier. Thanks for sharing this with the community. This is how we all get better. 👍
I've done this a few times on walking and hiking sticks. It's become favourite method, and the result is as practical as it's attractive. Basically a single-sided sennit on a stick rather than the traditional double cord centre. I prefer to start and end with a cinch knot - just makes life easier.
This is a great Idea and I never really knew what style of braid it was. It was always something I learned to do long ago and it became a fast go-to, quick and easy braid that was effective for me. Thanks for teaching me something there and I really appreciate it. I just thought this would be a great braid for beginners to learn a decent grip. Thanks for your comment Jack.
Thanks for checking out another one of my videos! Youre awesome! I'm glad to see this was easy to follow and hopefully it helps with your project. Thanks a lot! 👍
I liked this braiding. At the moment I've done West Country whipping on my stick. I apply half an inch of glue top and bottom to help maintain it in place and underneath the whipping I put in place a shortish loop. Next time I'm using this braiding. Thanks
Thanks for the comment David. I like experimenting with different styles and different ways to start and finish some of the classics such as this one. I really appreciate your suggestion and thanks for sharing this with the rest of the community here. 👍
Hey Richard, Thanks for the kind words and I'm so glad I was help you with your project.I really appreciate you checking out the video and leaving the comment to let me know it helped; it means a lot. Thanks again!
Thank you so much Cathy for saying that. I know it can make for a long video sometimes but I rather everyone learn at their own pace and fully understand whats happening. Thanks so much for your comment and for watching the video. :)
Awesome, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video and that I was able to introduce you to a new product as well. Thanks again for your comment and for watching. 👍
Hello Erick, You are very welcome. This is a pretty easy braid and it gives a very positive grip on your walking stick. I'm glad you found it helpful. Thank you!
Thanks David for the comment and I really do apologize for responding so slowly. Usually the newer comments get pushed to the top and I never saw this comment until now. So I am now going through them all one by one after finding your comment. I appreciate each and every one of you who take your time to view my content so I feel it's the least I can do to respond to them as soon as I see them. Thanks again for everything. 👍
Thanks for watching and for your comment. A ranger band is more or less a thick rubber band but with minimal stretch. What I do personally is buy a bicycle inner-tube and cut it up in sections; thus creating rubber bands or ranger bands. This rubber is also burn when exposed to an open flame. This could help aid you in starting a fire in a survival situation as well. Please let me know if this makes sense or if you have any other questions. I'm always glad to help and it's never a bother.
Thank you light foot for the kind wishes and for watching the video, I really appreciate it. I really hope you and your family have a blessed holiday season as well. 👍
Hey Chris, I'm so glad to hear you had a positive experience with this grip. The orange paracord is also a great idea and will help you locate your stick if it gets placed down somewhere. Great Job!!
I learned about ranger bands ,Brazos walking sticks and that cool para cord , very informative video. I’m subscribing. Looking forward to next video. Thank you!
Thank you Joe for the comment, I really appreciate that and I'm glad you found some use in it. Hopefully I will have some more videos coming out soon. My current work schedule has me in a bit of a time crunch at the moment but I do want to get out there and film soon. Thanks again.
Steven or Stephen, thanks for this detailed video. I decided to try this today with my walking stick (just one I purchased from someone locally). My stick is quite a bit larger in diameter so I started out with 40 feet of paracord and finished up with about 5 extra feet per side. Your video made it very easy to complete this properly. Thanks again - very much appreciated.
Nice braid, I like the spiral grip. If you groove the stick lightly it won't slip down as easily when you walk and you can use gaffer tape to place a sail needle and a small packet of fish hooks under your wrap. Nice video thank you. 🇬🇧
Nice tips Von! I will definitely have to experiment with grooving the stick and adding gear under the wrap. Generally I like to scrape away the varnish from these sticks also to help the paracord bite a little better as well. Thanks again!
I just finished my wrap on my walking stick using this method. It was very easy to achieve a nice spiral without much difficulty. I would advise if you are using paracord to make those knots as tight as possible and continually twist the paracord to achieve maximum success. I also would advise wearing gloves, pulling that paracord tight, hurt my hand . Overall, it's a good video and easy to follow. A question for Steven. I really don't trust that melted end holding it together. Could I use super glue or will that melt the paracord?
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it. You are correct, if you do not work with cordage like this much, it can be a bit abrasive on the hand while weaving it in and out that many times. It does make for a durable grip though. I never tried using super glue in this manner before so I am not sure. I want to be completely honest with you. In my previous experiences using super glue on cordage in general is that the cordage usually wicks up the glue and just hardens the material. It also makes a white chalky residue on the outside. I have just never tried to bond two pieces of cordage this way though. Melting them actually holds stronger than you think but not so hard that you couldn't pry it off of itself; if that makes sense. The melted cordage bites just enough to keep it all in place. Its also how many paracord bracelets are secured. Great question and feedback!
Making your own walking stick is an awesome experience. Of all the walking sticks I ever made myself, Its amazing how you can revisit that trip mentally. The one I have in this video was one I picked up to review for the company but again, making your own is so rewarding. Thanks for your comment and for watching the video, I really appreciate it.
Good job thanks for sharing. Your way is the simplest wrap I've seen yet. At my age and with hands that don't always do what I tell them to do, simple is the best way.... Thank you again be blessed in Jesus name... BBE..
Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad to hear it was easy to lace up. I think some of the more complex braids look nice but remember you have to untie that stuff if you ever need to use it. Thanks for watching the video, I know it was a bit long but I wanted to make sure it was easy to follow.
Thank you for the kind words! This braid is one of the less complicated to do in my opinion. It's also easy to untie if you ever need the cordage in an emergency. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Why not cut into the handle to a depth of 1/8th inch for the length your braiding is going to be and then spread glue on it before you wrap the braid on. It will not slip up or down or become loose. Would it be possible to drill a hole down from the top of the stick that could hold some small useful things. A plug for the hole would keep things dry.
Hey John, thanks for this question. At the time when I made this video I was under the assumption that I would be able to keep the stick but I wasn't 100% sure. So, I didn't want to cut on or modify the stick too much not being sure if it would be going back to the vendor. I agree with you and others who had great suggestions. Drilling a hole through the stick would provide a good starting anchor and notching the stick in multiple spots could also keep the grip from slipping. followed by another anchor hole at the end of the braid. These are all great suggestions and building a small cache in the handle is a super idea that compliments the survivor cord as well. I really appreciate your feedback as well as watching the videos. Thank You.
@@johnlewis9745 Hey John, no trouble at all. I try to get to everyone but sometimes I do miss a few because messages get lost out there in cyber space then I get flooded by many all at the same time. Technology at its finest. I really appreciate you spending your time being here on this channel, that means a lot to a small content creator such as myself. Stick around, I'm working on some other projects and should have some discount codes and giveaways coming up soon. Thanks again! 👍
It's a pretty aggressive wrap for sure. I've used this grip on several long hikes that took 3-4 hours and it really wasn't all that bad actually but then again, those hikes were mostly flat with very gradual up and downs. If you were doing a trail where you must bare your weight on the stick for most of the trail, like steep hill climbing, it may cause some irritation after 1-2 hours of time. That being said, I've completed some 5-8 mile hikes using trekking poles and had that cause irritation in the webbing between my thumb and forefinger. Sorry for the long round about answer but its tough to get a definite yes or no on this question because there is a lot of parameters that could change the outcome.
@@SouthPointSurvival Thanks for the response. I totally agree with you on all points. I have had relatively smooth rubber grips on things that also irritate after a while.
Thank you so much Stephen for following the channel and for the support I really do appreciate it! I'm glad the video helped you with your project and I'm interested in hearing how it turns out!
Showed this process to my Scout troop. One Scout suggested a few wraps of duct tape around the last few inches of cordage. When we do this on our harvested walking sticks...waiting for them to dry 1st, will using regular 550 as
Wrapping duct tape can indeed help secure the ends and also provide you with a bit of fire tinder as an added bonus(other than the stick itself) :) My only issue (in my environment) was the heat and humidity turned it into a sticky mess a little down the road; same when I tried electrical tape. All that said, there are no wrong answers here, what works in your area may help others living in places similar to your area. This is what this channel is all about, I love that you took the time to share your suggestion and that helps people out. Thank you so much for your suggestion and for watching the videos!
To be perfectly honest I am not familiar with the method of producing the Soloman stitch. I looked at a few pictures of the soloman stitch and it reminds me a lot of chainmail armor; pretty cool. Thanks for your comment and for watching the video.
I wrapped mine with paracord but I just did a plain whipping. This is basically a macrame knot you're doing. It's certainly more decorative. Maybe I'll redo mine. Also, I wonder if that would be easier (especially at the start) if you put a piece of double sided tape on the stick.
Tape would help the slipping for sure and another viewer commented about cutting a small groove or channel in the stick to secure the cordage to help get things started; both seem to be great methods and suggestions. I really appreciate the feedback, it helps everyone.
Always wondered how to do that wrap, thanks. As a side note, to tighten that up further, pour boiling water over the wrap and let dry. I don't know how it would affect the "high tec" paracord, but it sure works on 550. ATB...................G
Great advice. I tried that before with small diameter rope or twine and it seems to work as well on sticks. I also wasn't sure if it would have affected the waxed jute inside or not so I may have to test it now; definitely a great suggestion. Thanks for sharing Hartman!
Very nice advice Creachter. Tape does make a nice fire starter and would be easier to apply then the ranger bands. Thanks for your comment and for watching; much appreciated!
Hey Floyd, Thanks for this tip I will try this on some of my future braids for sure. Thank you so much for the advice. Also thanks for watching the video, I really appreciate it. 👍
Thank you so much for your well explained and presented demonstration. I’ll be taking care of my walking sticks tomorrow. I took notice of the flame of lighter you use to burn the ends of the paracord. It looked like a torch rather than a regular lighter. Would you please tell me what kind is it, the brand and where can I get one? Thanks again.
Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. I have a few lighters just like it. "Scripto TorchFlame" is one type and I believe Bic makes one as well. They are pretty common and can be found in most Walmarts, CVS', Walgreens, Grocery stores, etc. It's a butane type flame and I only used it because it was a windy day and it stays lit during those wind gust. Any common lighter will work, just use the body of the lighter to press the melted paracord flat and you should be just fine. P.S. My apologies for responding so slow during these crazy times. You can also reach me on Instagram if you like. Thanks again and I hope your project turned out pretty good.
What about if you do this in the opposite direction, ie towards the strap hole and use an excess cord to tie off through the hole to form the strap part. If that makes any sense to you. Thanks for putting out this tutorial.
It could be a good experiment to try. The hole is quite small but I would imagine you could always drill it out a bit more to get the cordage through there and make the wrist loop. Good suggestion.
Hey Brazo, I apologize that I seemed to have over looked this comment. I try my best to answer everyone question. I do not have a sling for a walking stick but I have braided dog collars, straps for backpacks so I would imaging a walking staff sling would be similar in concept just longer. Are you wanting to carry the staff across your chest or something so that your hands can remain free while not in use? Thanks for your question also.
You could absolutely do that if you want and it would be easier to start the braiding process. It’s really just a personal preference thing. I didn’t want to braid the stick that high on this particular stick incase I decided to attach a walking stick medallion or make my own custom wrist strap. I just wanted to leave the hole open and leave some space near the top of the stick uncovered.
at the end, why don't you run the each end around the stick and through the last loop to secure it and then melt the ends? i have done this before and it works nicely.
Hey Greg, Sorry I must have overlooked your comment in the feed by mistake; my apologies. This is a great Idea and I'm always seeking ways to improve my knowledge and help others. Thanks for the tip, much appreciated.
Absolutely! You can use anything really. Standard 550 paracord works really well and still allows you to carry all those inner strands in case you need them. You can use smaller diameter cordage like Kevlar, bank line, etc. but you may need to use a longer piece to cover the same distance as shown in this video. The same rule applies to walking sticks that are larger in diameter; you may have to use a longer piece that's all. Making your own walking stick is a lot of fun. Good luck with your project and feel free to let me know how it turned out or send me a direct message on Instagram if you use it; I would love to see how it turned out.
This is a great question! Basically without giving too complex of an answer, a "ranger band" is a bicycle inner tube that has been cut onto small sections; typically 1/2 inch to 1 inch in width. It's a great way to attach items, keep small lids secure and to keep items from banging around. It's basically a rubber band but not as stretchy and it also can help you to get a fire going in a pinch. There are different diameter inner tubes, 10 speed bikes tubes are small and mountain bike tubes are pretty large so check the diameter and see what would fit your project best!
The ends should be pulled under 4 or 5 of your wraps, take two a short pieces of line make a loop and hold these loops under your wrap when finished slip your short ends thru the loops and pull your lines under the last 4 or 5 wraps.
I like that. Never heard of parachord or ranger bands but the way that braids and spirals looks pretty cool. It made me think of all the ways you could James Bond out a walking stick. Drill a shaft down the center and insert a 1/4 inch piece of sharpened, retractable round rod down the center for a makeshift spear, or just to have some iron with you for hooks n' such. Paraffin and matches, lots of fun stuff you'll never really use!
I love how you have those creative juices flowing! Sometimes these small bits of gear are like fire extinguishers for a home, You hope you never have to use them but you're glad you have it in case of an emergency.
Watched your video and decided to try it. However, when I was researching differing paracords, there were several comments that in time paracord stretches ( loosens). Is there a type that does not stretch?
This is a good question and could probably be a video all on its own. First let me say there are a lot of products on the market and I've only tested a big handful of them so I'm unaware of a "paracord" that doesn't stretch but that's not to say there isn't something out there I'm unaware of. Typically paracord is made of nylon and nylon does stretch a little, it also shrinks. I didn't cover this in the video but if your slowly pour boiling water over your wrap it will cause the nylon to constrict and tighten more on the stick and make it more secure. In a way it's like partially melting the cordage and locking the fibers in place; somewhat. Also when I was twisting the paracord I was trying to bunch the wrap very tight on itself to prevent it slipping on the stick; it's been two years now and it still is holding up well. There is a product called Amsteel made of Dyneema fibers but this is more of a rope. It has little to no stretch, high abrasion,cut and wear resistance. Polyester will stretch less than Nylon paracord and Kevlar fibers will stretch even less than that. All that being said, most of those are bundled solid as a rope, where as the benefit of paracord is to carry the additional strands inside that can be pulled out and used later if needed. It's really a give and take. You can also try putting gaffers tape on the ends to hold it secure, hot glue could help, "ranger bands" which are chopped up bicycle inner tubes or weaving the last few inched of the wrap back through the wrap as some have suggested here in the comments. All are great ideas. I hope that helps a bit but I'm trying not to get more long winded here than I already have been. I do appreciate your comment very much and hope your project turns out nice!
Thanks for the great question. Absolutely! You can use any type of paracord you like. I only used the survivor cord on mine so that I can carry the fishing line, snare wire and waxed jute fire tinder inside. Good luck with your project!
Thanks for your question Oliver. I’ve used this walking stick braid style a lot over the years and now my father has possession of this stick . I’ve never had any issues with blisters using this grip but then again I have pretty tough hands from lots of work outdoors. My father has a bit softer hands and he never said it gave him any trouble or was uncomfortable so I guess it all depends on the person and their sensitivity level. This was a good question. Thanks.
@@SouthPointSurvival Because of bad knee joints, I use two poles, a great assist when going uphill. I work my arms hard to help take weight off the knees, and my hands need a smooth grip to avoid blisters. I would imagine the braid grip will be fine if the pole is used as an occasional assist.
Paracord absorbs liquids and oils, that's why a paracord watch band will start to stink after a short time. Dyneema is a far better choice for grips and knife wraps if someone knows how to work with it and can think beyond tying a knot.
Thanks Brian for the comment. I agree Dyneema is a superior material but it can be more expensive if someone sources it from the wrong places. This was just meant to be a beginners guide to braiding your own grip using paracord. I thought it would be a simple way to introduce people of all ages and maybe inspire them to try more complex designs in the future. I often melt in some pure beeswax to seal off the paracord. I never had any issues with it stinking but it does pick up dirt easier and can look grungy on lighter colors over time. I really appreciate your feedback and thanks for contributing to the community. 👍
There is a small amount in there yes but most of what you are looking at is Virginia Creeper. I pull the stuff bare handed and it doesn’t bother me. Virginia creeper is a 5 leaf plant / vine. Poison ivy has 3 leaves. “Plants with three leave it be” Thanks for your question.
(*I've) That's good to hear, I'm so glad I was able to help you see the final thing you were seeking. It's what product and gear reviewers do. We get items and test them out. Thanks for watching!
I followed your instructions and even with ten thumbs, I managed a good wrap, thanks!
14:12 Thank you for this great explanation and description. I have put a wrap on two hiking staffs I made and on a Brazos stick I bought because of this video. I am totally blind and this first vid I could follow and be successful. Again I thank you
You are very welcome. I'm glad the video was able to help you out.😀
Thanks dude. Easiest wrap I ever did man other people too complicated. I really appreciate it. Thank you
You're very welcome and thanks for the compliment. You are right, there are some that are pretty complex, they look good but they are tedious for sure to braid. I thought this would be a easy braid and still gives lots of grip to the walking stick. Thanks for watching Patrick, I really appreciate it.
Start your wrap at the hole the lanyard was in, run the ends thru the hole from opposite sides and then tie the overhand knot. This will keep the cord in place a help with slippage when walking. If you are using a homemade stick drill a hole slightly larger than the diameter of the cord you are using.
Very good suggestion and I’ve done this on a few other walking sticks and it does make starting the braid easier. Thanks for sharing this with the community. This is how we all get better. 👍
I've done this a few times on walking and hiking sticks. It's become favourite method, and the result is as practical as it's attractive.
Basically a single-sided sennit on a stick rather than the traditional double cord centre.
I prefer to start and end with a cinch knot - just makes life easier.
This is a great Idea and I never really knew what style of braid it was.
It was always something I learned to do long ago and it became a fast go-to, quick and easy braid that was effective for me.
Thanks for teaching me something there and I really appreciate it.
I just thought this would be a great braid for beginners to learn a decent grip.
Thanks for your comment Jack.
Finally a real good instruction and all around great tutorial.
Thanks for checking out another one of my videos! Youre awesome! I'm glad to see this was easy to follow and hopefully it helps with your project. Thanks a lot! 👍
I liked this braiding. At the moment I've done West Country whipping on my stick. I apply half an inch of glue top and bottom to help maintain it in place and underneath the whipping I put in place a shortish loop. Next time I'm using this braiding. Thanks
Thanks for the comment David. I like experimenting with different styles and different ways to start and finish some of the classics such as this one. I really appreciate your suggestion and thanks for sharing this with the rest of the community here. 👍
Exactly what I was looking for, a how to do video for wrapping a walking stick. Thanks, good video.
You're very welcome! I'm glad you found the video to be helpful. Thanks for your comment and for watching the video; much appreciated
Even a 65 yr old non camper guy like me did it😂 Thanks man for the great how to👍
Hey Richard, Thanks for the kind words and I'm so glad I was help you with your project.I really appreciate you checking out the video and leaving the comment to let me know it helped; it means a lot. Thanks again!
Thank you!! Your the first one to make SENSE!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much Cathy for saying that. I know it can make for a long video sometimes but I rather everyone learn at their own pace and fully understand whats happening. Thanks so much for your comment and for watching the video. :)
I grabbed a short stick and tied a few inches. I'm hooked. Thanks 😅
That’s awesome Richard! I’m so pleased to hear that it was a helpful video. I hope your project turned out awesome!! 👍
Wow , never heard of this survival cord 😮 way cool
Awesome video thanks
Awesome, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video and that I was able to introduce you to a new product as well. Thanks again for your comment and for watching. 👍
@@SouthPointSurvival you sure did ! I will try your process with regular cord first , see how it goes ! Have a great week!
I've done the same with my walking stick except that I used #36 bank line with a straight whip.
Thanks for the great video. Just finished a wrap on my stick and I love it.
I'm so glad to hear this. ❤
Thank you so much for taking some of your time to watch the video here.
THANKS SO MATCH FOR THE REVIEW I FORGOT THIS NICE JOB. I REMEMBER AT LAST!!!
Thank you for your knowledge. I will try it on my walking stick !!!!
Hello Erick, You are very welcome. This is a pretty easy braid and it gives a very positive grip on your walking stick. I'm glad you found it helpful. Thank you!
I think it's a great idea you did a beautiful job man keep up the good work
Thanks David for the comment and I really do apologize for responding so slowly.
Usually the newer comments get pushed to the top and I never saw this comment until now. So I am now going through them all one by one after finding your comment.
I appreciate each and every one of you who take your time to view my content so I feel it's the least I can do to respond to them as soon as I see them.
Thanks again for everything. 👍
I watched your video several times and it was informative and easy to follow, but I still don't know what a Ranger Band is?
Thanks for watching and for your comment. A ranger band is more or less a thick rubber band but with minimal stretch. What I do personally is buy a bicycle inner-tube and cut it up in sections; thus creating rubber bands or ranger bands. This rubber is also burn when exposed to an open flame. This could help aid you in starting a fire in a survival situation as well. Please let me know if this makes sense or if you have any other questions. I'm always glad to help and it's never a bother.
thanks..got er done good vidio bro..blesse Thanksgiving to you and yours...
Thank you light foot for the kind wishes and for watching the video, I really appreciate it. I really hope you and your family have a blessed holiday season as well. 👍
Bro thanks for the valuable information on this cool tying technique!... and BTW you have got some serious poison ivy around that tree at the base!
Thanks for the detailed response.
You're very welcome, I hope it helps and thanks for visiting the channel!
Awesome video, I used orange 550; it came out great. Honestly, very proud of myself. Thanks again for sharing!!!
Hey Chris, I'm so glad to hear you had a positive experience with this grip. The orange paracord is also a great idea and will help you locate your stick if it gets placed down somewhere. Great Job!!
I learned about ranger bands ,Brazos walking sticks and that cool para cord , very informative video. I’m subscribing. Looking forward to next video. Thank you!
Thank you Joe for the comment, I really appreciate that and I'm glad you found some use in it. Hopefully I will have some more videos coming out soon. My current work schedule has me in a bit of a time crunch at the moment but I do want to get out there and film soon. Thanks again.
Steven or Stephen, thanks for this detailed video. I decided to try this today with my walking stick (just one I purchased from someone locally). My stick is quite a bit larger in diameter so I started out with 40 feet of paracord and finished up with about 5 extra feet per side. Your video made it very easy to complete this properly. Thanks again - very much appreciated.
That's so awesome! I'm glad it helped you out and allows you to carry that extra cordage with you. Thanks for watching the video as well!
Nice braid, I like the spiral grip. If you groove the stick lightly it won't slip down as easily when you walk and you can use gaffer tape to place a sail needle and a small packet of fish hooks under your wrap. Nice video thank you. 🇬🇧
Nice tips Von! I will definitely have to experiment with grooving the stick and adding gear under the wrap. Generally I like to scrape away the varnish from these sticks also to help the paracord bite a little better as well. Thanks again!
Can’t wait to do this to my walking stick! Thank you for posting this.
You’re most welcome. Let me know how it turned out for you. Thanks for watching the video.
1st view from me...very easy to follow...Great!..well done...👍
Thanks Joe, I'm glad to hear that. I really appreciate you tuning in and watching! Thanks again :)
I just finished my wrap on my walking stick using this method. It was very easy to achieve a nice spiral without much difficulty.
I would advise if you are using paracord to make those knots as tight as possible and continually twist the paracord to achieve maximum success.
I also would advise wearing gloves, pulling that paracord tight, hurt my hand .
Overall, it's a good video and easy to follow.
A question for Steven. I really don't trust that melted end holding it together. Could I use super glue or will that melt the paracord?
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it. You are correct, if you do not work with cordage like this much, it can be a bit abrasive on the hand while weaving it in and out that many times. It does make for a durable grip though.
I never tried using super glue in this manner before so I am not sure.
I want to be completely honest with you. In my previous experiences using super glue on cordage in general is that the cordage usually wicks up the glue and just hardens the material. It also makes a white chalky residue on the outside. I have just never tried to bond two pieces of cordage this way though. Melting them actually holds stronger than you think but not so hard that you couldn't pry it off of itself; if that makes sense. The melted cordage bites just enough to keep it all in place. Its also how many paracord bracelets are secured. Great question and feedback!
Thank you for posting this this is exactly what I was looking for for a Walkingstick I recently made!
Making your own walking stick is an awesome experience. Of all the walking sticks I ever made myself, Its amazing how you can revisit that trip mentally. The one I have in this video was one I picked up to review for the company but again, making your own is so rewarding. Thanks for your comment and for watching the video, I really appreciate it.
Great job! Wonderful Walking stick!
Thank you. Also thanks for watching and supporting the channel. I really appreciate it. 🙂
Good job thanks for sharing. Your way is the simplest wrap I've seen yet. At my age and with hands that don't always do what I tell them to do, simple is the best way.... Thank you again be blessed in Jesus name... BBE..
Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad to hear it was easy to lace up. I think some of the more complex braids look nice but remember you have to untie that stuff if you ever need to use it. Thanks for watching the video, I know it was a bit long but I wanted to make sure it was easy to follow.
excellent video. much appreciated. Been wanting to do some type of grip or handle on my walking sticks. This is a great idea.
Thank you for the kind words! This braid is one of the less complicated to do in my opinion. It's also easy to untie if you ever need the cordage in an emergency. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
great tip Steven, thanks kindly !!
You are very welcome! :)
Why not cut into the handle to a depth of 1/8th inch for the length your braiding is going to be and then spread glue on it before you wrap the braid on. It will not slip up or down or become loose. Would it be possible to drill a hole down from the top of the stick that could hold some small useful things. A plug for the hole would keep things dry.
Hey John, thanks for this question. At the time when I made this video I was under the assumption that I would be able to keep the stick but I wasn't 100% sure.
So, I didn't want to cut on or modify the stick too much not being sure if it would be going back to the vendor.
I agree with you and others who had great suggestions.
Drilling a hole through the stick would provide a good starting anchor and notching the stick in multiple spots could also keep the grip from slipping. followed by another anchor hole at the end of the braid.
These are all great suggestions and building a small cache in the handle is a super idea that compliments the survivor cord as well.
I really appreciate your feedback as well as watching the videos. Thank You.
@@SouthPointSurvival Thank you for taking the trouble to reply.
@@johnlewis9745 Hey John, no trouble at all. I try to get to everyone but sometimes I do miss a few because messages get lost out there in cyber space then I get flooded by many all at the same time. Technology at its finest. I really appreciate you spending your time being here on this channel, that means a lot to a small content creator such as myself. Stick around, I'm working on some other projects and should have some discount codes and giveaways coming up soon. Thanks again! 👍
great job looks great thanks
I wonder if the aggressiveness of the wrapping will cause hand irritation after an hour or two on a longer hike. I do like the look and idea of it.
It's a pretty aggressive wrap for sure.
I've used this grip on several long hikes that took 3-4 hours and it really wasn't all that bad actually but then again, those hikes were mostly flat with very gradual up and downs.
If you were doing a trail where you must bare your weight on the stick for most of the trail, like steep hill climbing, it may cause some irritation after 1-2 hours of time.
That being said, I've completed some 5-8 mile hikes using trekking poles and had that cause irritation in the webbing between my thumb and forefinger.
Sorry for the long round about answer but its tough to get a definite yes or no on this question because there is a lot of parameters that could change the outcome.
@@SouthPointSurvival Thanks for the response. I totally agree with you on all points. I have had relatively smooth rubber grips on things that also irritate after a while.
Thanks, i have wanted to do this for my walking stick for a long time. I just subscribed and gave a thumbs up.
Thank you so much Stephen for following the channel and for the support I really do appreciate it! I'm glad the video helped you with your project and I'm interested in hearing how it turns out!
@@SouthPointSurvival Thanks, it looks easy to do.
Showed this process to my Scout troop. One Scout suggested a few wraps of duct tape around the last few inches of cordage.
When we do this on our harvested walking sticks...waiting for them to dry 1st, will using regular 550 as
Wrapping duct tape can indeed help secure the ends and also provide you with a bit of fire tinder as an added bonus(other than the stick itself) :) My only issue (in my environment) was the heat and humidity turned it into a sticky mess a little down the road; same when I tried electrical tape. All that said, there are no wrong answers here, what works in your area may help others living in places similar to your area. This is what this channel is all about, I love that you took the time to share your suggestion and that helps people out. Thank you so much for your suggestion and for watching the videos!
That looks very nice indeed!
Thank you very much. It's one of the easier grips to tie and it gives you a grip with minimal slippage. Thanks for watching.
So, basically the Soloman stitch. Looks good!
To be perfectly honest I am not familiar with the method of producing the Soloman stitch. I looked at a few pictures of the soloman stitch and it reminds me a lot of chainmail armor; pretty cool. Thanks for your comment and for watching the video.
I wrapped mine with paracord but I just did a plain whipping. This is basically a macrame knot you're doing. It's certainly more decorative. Maybe I'll redo mine.
Also, I wonder if that would be easier (especially at the start) if you put a piece of double sided tape on the stick.
Tape would help the slipping for sure and another viewer commented about cutting a small groove or channel in the stick to secure the cordage to help get things started; both seem to be great methods and suggestions. I really appreciate the feedback, it helps everyone.
A little late to the game, but I really enjoyed this content. Makes me want to wrap *all* my walking sticks. 🙂 Rock the Mountain Japan
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and that it inspired you to give it a try. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.
Always wondered how to do that wrap, thanks. As a side note, to tighten that up further, pour boiling water over the wrap and let dry. I don't know how it would affect the "high tec" paracord, but it sure works on 550. ATB...................G
Great advice. I tried that before with small diameter rope or twine and it seems to work as well on sticks.
I also wasn't sure if it would have affected the waxed jute inside or not so I may have to test it now; definitely a great suggestion. Thanks for sharing Hartman!
I wrap 1” gorilla tape above and below. It is excellent tinder, has all kinds of other uses, and the look fits in.
Very nice advice Creachter. Tape does make a nice fire starter and would be easier to apply then the ranger bands. Thanks for your comment and for watching; much appreciated!
If, on the initial knot, you loop thru twice instead of once to tie it on, it will lock onto the stick better while you start the first couple loops
Hey Floyd, Thanks for this tip I will try this on some of my future braids for sure. Thank you so much for the advice. Also thanks for watching the video, I really appreciate it. 👍
I would remove the stick finish on the stick where the handle was going. Help it to grip tighter.
Very good video, thank you.
I appreciate it very much and Thank You for watching the video!! I hope it helps you.
Thank you so much for your well explained and presented demonstration. I’ll be taking care of my walking sticks tomorrow. I took notice of the flame of lighter you use to burn the ends of the paracord. It looked like a torch rather than a regular lighter. Would you please tell me what kind is it, the brand and where can I get one? Thanks again.
Thank you for your comment and for watching the video. I have a few lighters just like it. "Scripto TorchFlame" is one type and I believe Bic makes one as well. They are pretty common and can be found in most Walmarts, CVS', Walgreens, Grocery stores, etc. It's a butane type flame and I only used it because it was a windy day and it stays lit during those wind gust. Any common lighter will work, just use the body of the lighter to press the melted paracord flat and you should be just fine.
P.S. My apologies for responding so slow during these crazy times. You can also reach me on Instagram if you like. Thanks again and I hope your project turned out pretty good.
@@SouthPointSurvival Thank you. 🙏
@@taos55 You're very welcome. Let me know how it turns out. :)
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You are very welcome. I hope it was a easy enough guide to follow. Thanks for visiting the channel and watching the video. 👍
What about if you do this in the opposite direction, ie towards the strap hole and use an excess cord to tie off through the hole to form the strap part. If that makes any sense to you. Thanks for putting out this tutorial.
It could be a good experiment to try. The hole is quite small but I would imagine you could always drill it out a bit more to get the cordage through there and make the wrist loop. Good suggestion.
I was thinking the same; starting at the bottom and finishing at the hole for the lanyard. Has anyone tried this and can show results?
Awesome 👌
I'm glad you liked it and thanks for watching the video!
I love my Brazos staff. Do you have a paracord carry sling for hiking & walking staff. I need my hands free for defense against dogs (pepper spray
Hey Brazo, I apologize that I seemed to have over looked this comment. I try my best to answer everyone question.
I do not have a sling for a walking stick but I have braided dog collars, straps for backpacks so I would imaging a walking staff sling would be similar in concept just longer.
Are you wanting to carry the staff across your chest or something so that your hands can remain free while not in use?
Thanks for your question also.
Question, why not use the existing hole to start and locate
You could absolutely do that if you want and it would be easier to start the braiding process. It’s really just a personal preference thing.
I didn’t want to braid the stick that high on this particular stick incase I decided to attach a walking stick medallion or make my own custom wrist strap. I just wanted to leave the hole open and leave some space near the top of the stick uncovered.
at the end, why don't you run the each end around the stick and through the last loop to secure it and then melt the ends? i have done this before and it works nicely.
Hey Greg, Sorry I must have overlooked your comment in the feed by mistake; my apologies.
This is a great Idea and I'm always seeking ways to improve my knowledge and help others. Thanks for the tip, much appreciated.
I am currently making my own walking stick and I am wondering if the same type of rope but without the metal wire is also okay to use.
Absolutely! You can use anything really. Standard 550 paracord works really well and still allows you to carry all those inner strands in case you need them. You can use smaller diameter cordage like Kevlar, bank line, etc. but you may need to use a longer piece to cover the same distance as shown in this video. The same rule applies to walking sticks that are larger in diameter; you may have to use a longer piece that's all.
Making your own walking stick is a lot of fun. Good luck with your project and feel free to let me know how it turned out or send me a direct message on Instagram if you use it; I would love to see how it turned out.
@@SouthPointSurvival it took me a while to complete but after some help from my dad I was able to complete it. Thanks for the video.
@@t1p1c1djm You're very welcome. It's also nice to know it was something you and your dad could work on together; very cool!
Nice patch of poison ivy your setting in.
Its a mixture of Poison Ivy and Virginia Creeper; mostly Virginia Creeper. I don't have a reaction to the stuff. Thanks for the comment.
Can I ask what's a 'Ranger Band'?
This is a great question! Basically without giving too complex of an answer, a "ranger band" is a bicycle inner tube that has been cut onto small sections; typically 1/2 inch to 1 inch in width. It's a great way to attach items, keep small lids secure and to keep items from banging around. It's basically a rubber band but not as stretchy and it also can help you to get a fire going in a pinch.
There are different diameter inner tubes, 10 speed bikes tubes are small and mountain bike tubes are pretty large so check the diameter and see what would fit your project best!
@@SouthPointSurvival Thank you for your reply. Much appreciated. Stay safe
The ends should be pulled under 4 or 5 of your wraps, take two a short pieces of line make a loop and hold these loops under your wrap when finished slip your short ends thru the loops and pull your lines under the last 4 or 5 wraps.
Yes Herman this is correct and a great suggestion. Thank you so much for sharing that with he rest of the community. Most appreciated 👍
I like that. Never heard of parachord or ranger bands but the way that braids and spirals looks pretty cool. It made me think of all the ways you could James Bond out a walking stick. Drill a shaft down the center and insert a 1/4 inch piece of sharpened, retractable round rod down the center for a makeshift spear, or just to have some iron with you for hooks n' such. Paraffin and matches, lots of fun stuff you'll never really use!
I love how you have those creative juices flowing! Sometimes these small bits of gear are like fire extinguishers for a home, You hope you never have to use them but you're glad you have it in case of an emergency.
Watched your video and decided to try it. However, when I was researching differing paracords, there were several comments that in time paracord stretches ( loosens). Is there a type that does not stretch?
This is a good question and could probably be a video all on its own.
First let me say there are a lot of products on the market and I've only tested a big handful of them so I'm unaware of a "paracord" that doesn't stretch but that's not to say there isn't something out there I'm unaware of.
Typically paracord is made of nylon and nylon does stretch a little, it also shrinks.
I didn't cover this in the video but if your slowly pour boiling water over your wrap it will cause the nylon to constrict and tighten more on the stick and make it more secure.
In a way it's like partially melting the cordage and locking the fibers in place; somewhat.
Also when I was twisting the paracord I was trying to bunch the wrap very tight on itself to prevent it slipping on the stick; it's been two years now and it still is holding up well.
There is a product called Amsteel made of Dyneema fibers but this is more of a rope.
It has little to no stretch, high abrasion,cut and wear resistance.
Polyester will stretch less than Nylon paracord and Kevlar fibers will stretch even less than that.
All that being said, most of those are bundled solid as a rope, where as the benefit of paracord is to carry the additional strands inside that can be pulled out and used later if needed.
It's really a give and take.
You can also try putting gaffers tape on the ends to hold it secure, hot glue could help, "ranger bands" which are chopped up bicycle inner tubes or weaving the last few inched of the wrap back through the wrap as some have suggested here in the comments.
All are great ideas. I hope that helps a bit but I'm trying not to get more long winded here than I already have been. I do appreciate your comment very much and hope your project turns out nice!
@@SouthPointSurvival I found out , if you wet it when your done, it will shrink and tighten as it dries.
@@searcher2328 Nice tip and thanks for sharing this with the rest of the community here; much appreciated! Thanks for watching and helping others.
i need a way to carry by staff, so my hands are free.
i,ike a carry sling for hiking & walking staff
Will normal para cord work on this?
Thanks for the great question. Absolutely! You can use any type of paracord you like. I only used the survivor cord on mine so that I can carry the fishing line, snare wire and waxed jute fire tinder inside. Good luck with your project!
On a long walk that is going to give you some serious blisters...?
Thanks for your question Oliver. I’ve used this walking stick braid style a lot over the years and now my father has possession of this stick . I’ve never had any issues with blisters using this grip but then again I have pretty tough hands from lots of work outdoors. My father has a bit softer hands and he never said it gave him any trouble or was uncomfortable so I guess it all depends on the person and their sensitivity level. This was a good question. Thanks.
@@SouthPointSurvival Because of bad knee joints, I use two poles, a great assist when going uphill. I work my arms hard to help take weight off the knees, and my hands need a smooth grip to avoid blisters. I would imagine the braid grip will be fine if the pole is used as an occasional assist.
Paracord absorbs liquids and oils, that's why a paracord watch band will start to stink after a short time. Dyneema is a far better choice for grips and knife wraps if someone knows how to work with it and can think beyond tying a knot.
Thanks Brian for the comment.
I agree Dyneema is a superior material but it can be more expensive if someone sources it from the wrong places.
This was just meant to be a beginners guide to braiding your own grip using paracord.
I thought it would be a simple way to introduce people of all ages and maybe inspire them to try more complex designs in the future.
I often melt in some pure beeswax to seal off the paracord.
I never had any issues with it stinking but it does pick up dirt easier and can look grungy on lighter colors over time.
I really appreciate your feedback and thanks for contributing to the community. 👍
Is that Poison Ivy on that tree?
There is a small amount in there yes but most of what you are looking at is Virginia Creeper. I pull the stuff bare handed and it doesn’t bother me. Virginia creeper is a 5 leaf plant / vine. Poison ivy has 3 leaves. “Plants with three leave it be” Thanks for your question.
@ 18:05 "getting to the end of the line." I see what you did there...
Whoops.. I meant 9:35..
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That's the hard way
Thanks for sharing your comment with the community.
You bought a stick..... (please)...
No, I bought two. :) Its what we do as reviewers; test products. Thanks for the comment.
a bought walking stick..now iv seen it all lmfao
(*I've)
That's good to hear, I'm so glad I was able to help you see the final thing you were seeking.
It's what product and gear reviewers do. We get items and test them out. Thanks for watching!