Did that on a small prybar (1 foot long nailpuller). After the finishing knot I worked the end of the cord back under the wrap with marlinspike and curved hemostat pliers. Finally, put the whole thing into a breadmaking tin and poured boiling water onto it. The heat shrinks the wrap. Most likely ruins the cord, but for the wrap, it is very useful.
Your videos are the best knotting videos that I have ever seen; you work slowly without obstructing your work, display each step clearly, and follow up by positioning the cord in an orderly way to prepare for the next step. I have used your videos for awhile, not just for paracord, but for hemp and cloth, and other materials as well. Specifically, some of your work flow, greatly simplifies making these knots; anyone searching for DIY instructions on the same knots that you make will be bogged down by extremely complicated methods like using pins to secure a knot in 15 places before crossing a single section of cord and then unpinning, flipping, and pinning again. Lastly, you don't aimlessly mumble and mutter in order to extend a 5 minute video into a series of 10 videos lasting 45 minutes each. Thank you for your contribution to this craft.
Thank you for the great video, wrapped 1/2 my walking stick with 500 paracord (has firestarter string and fishing line inside wrapped paracord) for survival situations.
This awesome tutorial did 5 things. 1. I Learned a new skill. 2. Gave the otherwise flat metal triangle butt stock a 1/4” inch cheek riser as I had hoped. 3. Made the metal buttstock albeit still cold how ever completely tolerable to use in cold temperature conditions as intended. 4. I also incorporated a sling loop at the end. 5. Finally as well as added some survival cordage in the event. Thank you so much for putting this out there. 🎉
If you take the time to really pll each bite really tight, the wrap will not move even if placed on a slippery plastic handle. Very nice! Worked perfect for my Fiskars hatchet!
I used to do a variation of this kind of thing when I was a kid except we called it "finger knitting" if we did it with string or wool yarn. It can be used for shortening /strengthening a piece of line. It made for some strong, though rather bulky line. Thank you for this excellent demonstration.
I have watched your video two times now. Thank you very much. It is the most usable, purposeful handle wrap, if you will. I have an axe, and I have a big camping knife, and this is the way I’m going to do it. Thank you very much again.
Thank you for this video! Clear and concise instructions. This wrap looks fantastic, and when tightened properly, it doesn't move. It's a little hard to start when it's all loose, but once you get a couple loops through it becomes much easier.
Thanks man!! Just got a Hults Bruk axe for Christmas and this was a nice way to add a great handle grip. After an initial subpar first try the second attempt worked perfectly. Couldn't have done it without this well made guide!!
This video really helped me. I'm making a survival axe and wasn't sure if I should put a paracord handle on because I didn't know how. But this video really helped me out. Thank you so much
Thank you for this tutorial. I had never done any paracord wrapping and needed something to finish a walking stick. With your help, it turned out great. Thank you so much, you really helped me out!
I just did two of these after watching your video, the first one was practice (actually done on a knife sheath) and the second one turned out perfect thanks to your help!
I didn't go way down on the comment list. Two things; One:good simple instructional. Was to the point and clear. Two:thanks for not trolling and making a stink about this man's accent. Keep it up, bro! 👍😎
I tried it and the beginning of it was looking pretty bad, but I knew I needed practice so I kept going. By the end of was looking good, all the same. I unwrapped it and started again and totally got it! My ax handle is odd shaped so I had to push them tight, not like yours where you cab see the handle through the back side. But now the knot side doesn't look very good. Do you have a suggestion for an unevenly shaped handle? Thank you for taking the time to create edit and post your videos, much appreciated!! Just think...100 years from now someone will use your video to wrap an ax handle!
Here's a question: if using this technique for a hatchet overstrike guard, is there a benefit to whipping the axe handle area below the head first, then doing the second layer with the patterned bites?
Great video. Think I am going to make one of these on my old Estwing maul that used to have stacked leather handle. Last piece finally came off. Guess it done pretty good rolling around tool boxes and shop since new in 83’
Great video ive looked at plenty found them confusing left my head spinning but this video I found very informative best ive seen not rushed showing in detail great job 👍
I've just made a good job of doing this wrap on a ceramic sharpening rod and here are my tips: 12 feet of cord makes a 4" wrap on a 1" diameter rod Use a piece of sellotape to hold the vertical strands in place while you do the first couple of loops Smooth jawed needle nose pliers are helpful for tightening up each loop You can pass the working end back under the wrap using a slim lacing fid and hide it
I bought a Cold Steel tactical katana, but it came with an awful grip. It was like holding a chainsaw blade. I used the information in your video to warp over it with much more comfortable 550 paracord and now the sword is AMAZING and I have about 45 feet of paracord if I really need it! Thank you for your video! :D
Thanks for the instruction! First time I've tried this and your video explained it well. I've been turning some hickory and ash bats and will apply this technique to the handles. I also have some bokken (wooden practice swords) that I will try this on. Thanks again for taking the time to post this!
What no one mentions though is how much cord is needed to finish it after you measure it what would it be like twice or three times the length measured? You know he initially shows it doubled up for how long you want to make it how many times that length to complete it?
Great video. I wish you had a video on how to fix a walking cane handle. Mine needs repaired and I don't want to buy a new cane because the grip on the handle is bad.
That is a nice axe and well worth putting the handle in correctly. You would need to remove the wedge first, then remove the handle, and re-insert it correctly.
Howdy. This was very simple to do once you figure out how to secure the first knot....was wondering if there was a way to do it on both sides....I have a crkt kangee tee hawk and I think a double sided version of this would be perfect if I took the scales off as it would have a palm swell making the polymer stock handles kind of bunk imo....if so that would be great if you could do a video or link me to one!!
Just a suggestion, when you are doing this wrap, do the wrap so that the "knots" or loops are in line with where your fingers are going to grip the handle.
I did this wrap on an old ax of mine and it turned out awesome! I recently picked up a new ax and I plan on doing the same with it. With the first ax (after the wrap was done) I coated the para-cord with polyurethane. It took 3-4 coats before the para-cord was completely saturated. Once it dried, the cordage was (and still is) rock hard. It makes a for a much better handle guard to protect from the occasional over-swing. The only draw-back is that the para-cord is now on the handle permanently and cannot be used for anything else... Either way I like it! Thanks for the excellent tutorial :-)
Ok I already do leather wrapping for custom lightsabers. I'm looking to expand the wrapping I do with paracord. The wraps would have to hold up to full contact dueling(sword fighting). Am I wrong in assuming that this is a good technique, and you can still Turks head knot it at the ends correct???
(Pushes glasses towards face) After further examination of my attempt I can conclusively comment that the knot must be at the opposite side of the handle of the video. The knot stops the ergonomics of the hand and thus the video represents a left hand grip version. I had to undo and knot at the left side (edge facing away) so it can fit my hand. Great video nonetheless!
+Wipska Well you could, there really are lot of nice looking wraps to choose from. Personally I really like these two: www.paracordguild.com/make-paracord-sword-wrap/ and www.paracordguild.com/make-paracord-knife-wrap/ Mark
I'm planning on doing this to my steering wheel. since I obviously can't submerge my wheel in hot water, would a hiar dryer or heat gun work for shrinking the finished product? I'm sure people will say not necessary if wrap is done tight but my wheel is in rough shape. all the vinyl is intact but is loose and separated from the inner frame. So not only am I trying for a neat clean braid, but I'm trying to squeeze the vinyl to the frame hard enough for it not to move. Thank you
Hey! I made a similar style wrap on my steering wheel. Check out this tutorial below! You can tighten this style quite firmly. th-cam.com/video/1wRKJY1map4/w-d-xo.html Let me know if this helps! Mark
+Daniel Lessard That is one way of doing it. I'd personally immerse it in hot water if possible. You only leave it in for about 15 seconds and it should be good to go. Mark
Hey! There is so much to choose from, it would be hard to suggest just one technique :). Take a look at the various wraps featured on the channel first to see what is possible! Generally, it should work well, as long as you do it tight. I used a similar technique to make a steering wheel wrap, which could be applied to a stick as well: th-cam.com/video/1wRKJY1map4/w-d-xo.html The 2 color ringbolt hitching also looks very nice: th-cam.com/video/SqN13haUTl4/w-d-xo.html Hope that helps! Mark
Nice cord wrap...you might want to sand that varnish off you axe handle....or any other handle..it's easier on your hands..you'll get less blisters/ fatigue and less sliding in your hand...thanks...
Dgod 724 the bigest problem is allways a lenth. If is to short you can not get it all the way to the and. Tutorial is ok but some i watch they give wrong lenths. It goes much more than they say.
Wrap a string once around the handle you will be wrapping and measure that length of string. Lay the paracord or rope you will be using flat on the table back and forth next to each other and count how many make one inch wide. Multiply those two numbers and you will know how many inches of material needed for one inch of wrap. Add 5 to 10 percent for good measure.
this has been very helpful! I am making my own katana handle from a small axe handle, and love this look with it! I will probably do the sheath in paracord as well!!
Thank you so much. This is totally awesome. I am definitely adding this to my "to do "list. You make it look easy but I know I will be in for a long haul but it will be worth it. Especially if it comes out anywhere as good as yours. Thanks again. 😊
Did that on a small prybar (1 foot long nailpuller). After the finishing knot I worked the end of the cord back under the wrap with marlinspike and curved hemostat pliers. Finally, put the whole thing into a breadmaking tin and poured boiling water onto it. The heat shrinks the wrap. Most likely ruins the cord, but for the wrap, it is very useful.
Thanks that's exactly what I'm looking to wrap
The fact that all 3 of us came here looking to do this for our prybars makes us real brothers
I did rubber bands under the wrap for hand comfort
Your videos are the best knotting videos that I have ever seen; you work slowly without obstructing your work, display each step clearly, and follow up by positioning the cord in an orderly way to prepare for the next step. I have used your videos for awhile, not just for paracord, but for hemp and cloth, and other materials as well. Specifically, some of your work flow, greatly simplifies making these knots; anyone searching for DIY instructions on the same knots that you make will be bogged down by extremely complicated methods like using pins to secure a knot in 15 places before crossing a single section of cord and then unpinning, flipping, and pinning again. Lastly, you don't aimlessly mumble and mutter in order to extend a 5 minute video into a series of 10 videos lasting 45 minutes each. Thank you for your contribution to this craft.
Thank you for the great video, wrapped 1/2 my walking stick with 500 paracord (has firestarter string and fishing line inside wrapped paracord) for survival situations.
This awesome tutorial did 5 things.
1. I Learned a new skill.
2. Gave the otherwise flat metal triangle butt stock a 1/4” inch cheek riser as I had hoped.
3. Made the metal buttstock albeit still cold how ever completely tolerable to use in cold temperature conditions as intended.
4. I also incorporated a sling loop at the end.
5. Finally as well as added some survival cordage in the event.
Thank you so much for putting this out there. 🎉
I love handle wraps. They can make something so cheap look so beautiful.
If you take the time to really pll each bite really tight, the wrap will not move even if placed on a slippery plastic handle. Very nice! Worked perfect for my Fiskars hatchet!
im putting on my Fiskars hatchet also lovely piece of gear
Got the X7 or the black one? I just got mine today actually. How funny!
I used to do a variation of this kind of thing when I was a kid except we called it "finger knitting" if we did it with string or wool yarn. It can be used for shortening /strengthening a piece of line. It made for some strong, though rather bulky line.
Thank you for this excellent demonstration.
I have watched your video two times now. Thank you very much. It is the most usable, purposeful handle wrap, if you will. I have an axe, and I have a big camping knife, and this is the way I’m going to do it. Thank you very much again.
Thank you for this video! Clear and concise instructions. This wrap looks fantastic, and when tightened properly, it doesn't move. It's a little hard to start when it's all loose, but once you get a couple loops through it becomes much easier.
It's like a japanese"katana sword"
These are the best tutorials! He does an excellent job explaining everything. Thank you you are the best!
Thanks man!! Just got a Hults Bruk axe for Christmas and this was a nice way to add a great handle grip. After an initial subpar first try the second attempt worked perfectly. Couldn't have done it without this well made guide!!
This video really helped me. I'm making a survival axe and wasn't sure if I should put a paracord handle on because I didn't know how. But this video really helped me out. Thank you so much
Thank you for this tutorial. I had never done any paracord wrapping and needed something to finish a walking stick. With your help, it turned out great. Thank you so much, you really helped me out!
Thank you for such a positive comment!
Mark
That's exactly what I have planned, on the off chance you see this, how did it turn out?
I just did two of these after watching your video, the first one was practice (actually done on a knife sheath) and the second one turned out perfect thanks to your help!
Shouldn’t the knots be facing forward to take any impact vs the side?
Hey mark, just wanted to say thank you for all of your tutorials. You have been a big inspiration to me!
Hey!
Thank you for your kind comment! I do appreciate it!
Mark
I didn't go way down on the comment list.
Two things;
One:good simple instructional. Was to the point and clear.
Two:thanks for not trolling and making a stink about this man's accent.
Keep it up, bro!
👍😎
i love this wrap, no feeding it through, and quick to unravel. easiest one to learn so far! i'll be using the shit out of this one
What kind of wax do you recommend and how’s the best way to apply it? Thanks for the video
I tried it and the beginning of it was looking pretty bad, but I knew I needed practice so I kept going. By the end of was looking good, all the same. I unwrapped it and started again and totally got it! My ax handle is odd shaped so I had to push them tight, not like yours where you cab see the handle through the back side. But now the knot side doesn't look very good. Do you have a suggestion for an unevenly shaped handle? Thank you for taking the time to create edit and post your videos, much appreciated!! Just think...100 years from now someone will use your video to wrap an ax handle!
Here's a question: if using this technique for a hatchet overstrike guard, is there a benefit to whipping the axe handle area below the head first, then doing the second layer with the patterned bites?
Great video. Think I am going to make one of these on my old Estwing maul that used to have stacked leather handle. Last piece finally came off. Guess it done pretty good rolling around tool boxes and shop since new in 83’
Thanks for the video! Great instructions. Made my 1st bushcraft mallet and wrapped the cedar handle. Looks and feels great.
Great video ive looked at plenty found them confusing left my head spinning but this video I found very informative best ive seen not rushed showing in detail great job 👍
I've just made a good job of doing this wrap on a ceramic sharpening rod and here are my tips:
12 feet of cord makes a 4" wrap on a 1" diameter rod
Use a piece of sellotape to hold the vertical strands in place while you do the first couple of loops
Smooth jawed needle nose pliers are helpful for tightening up each loop
You can pass the working end back under the wrap using a slim lacing fid and hide it
Thank you. Very informative. I just finish wrapping a hatchet. Perfect instructions.
Excellent tutorial. I’ll be making a protective collar using this method. Thank you very much.
I bought a Cold Steel tactical katana, but it came with an awful grip. It was like holding a chainsaw blade. I used the information in your video to warp over it with much more comfortable 550 paracord and now the sword is AMAZING and I have about 45 feet of paracord if I really need it! Thank you for your video! :D
Now that is what I like to hear!
Mark
I am doing the same thing on my Katana
Thanks for the instruction! First time I've tried this and your video explained it well. I've been turning some hickory and ash bats and will apply this technique to the handles. I also have some bokken (wooden practice swords) that I will try this on. Thanks again for taking the time to post this!
What no one mentions though is how much cord is needed to finish it after you measure it what would it be like twice or three times the length measured? You know he initially shows it doubled up for how long you want to make it how many times that length to complete it?
Great video. I wish you had a video on how to fix a walking cane handle. Mine needs repaired and I don't want to buy a new cane because the grip on the handle is bad.
That is a nice axe and well worth putting the handle in correctly. You would need to remove the wedge first, then remove the handle, and re-insert it correctly.
Beautiful wrap but the head of your axe looks a little upside down
Very cool. I used tape to secure the finishing loop to the handle until I wrapped down to that point.
the music at the end is in tiny pinball game app. it took me a few minutes to recognize.
thanks for a very useful video!
This is my favorite so far. Using for some extra flair on my motorcycle clutch and brake levers...
Howdy. This was very simple to do once you figure out how to secure the first knot....was wondering if there was a way to do it on both sides....I have a crkt kangee tee hawk and I think a double sided version of this would be perfect if I took the scales off as it would have a palm swell making the polymer stock handles kind of bunk imo....if so that would be great if you could do a video or link me to one!!
Boy he's slick with these tutorials
Just a suggestion, when you are doing this wrap, do the wrap so that the "knots" or loops are in line with where your fingers are going to grip the handle.
That is a great idea
the front of the handle, in line with the blade
Interested in how you make a wrist strap for a hatchet
Great tutorial, I've been looking for a new wrap for hiking sticks and I think I found it here! Thanks.
Ahh a tightened birds nest rope coil essentially! Ive made quick bracelets of this technique as well 😁
Any way to double the length by -- say -- doubling the cord and using the same stich?? Thanks, Kevin
Entertaining video. Great tutorial. Who mounted your axe head upside down?
I did this wrap on an old ax of mine and it turned out awesome! I recently picked up a new ax and I plan on doing the same with it. With the first ax (after the wrap was done) I coated the para-cord with polyurethane. It took 3-4 coats before the para-cord was completely saturated. Once it dried, the cordage was (and still is) rock hard. It makes a for a much better handle guard to protect from the occasional over-swing. The only draw-back is that the para-cord is now on the handle permanently and cannot be used for anything else... Either way I like it! Thanks for the excellent tutorial :-)
Ok I already do leather wrapping for custom lightsabers. I'm looking to expand the wrapping I do with paracord. The wraps would have to hold up to full contact dueling(sword fighting). Am I wrong in assuming that this is a good technique, and you can still Turks head knot it at the ends correct???
Will this method work with using two cords side by side--like a forest camo and black cords together?
Used this to make a new handle on my slingshot. Thanks heaps!
You’re very good at explaining how to do this. Great job!
Wonderful wrap. It's on the handle of my backpack and looks terrific!
(Pushes glasses towards face) After further examination of my attempt I can conclusively comment that the knot must be at the opposite side of the handle of the video. The knot stops the ergonomics of the hand and thus the video represents a left hand grip version. I had to undo and knot at the left side (edge facing away) so it can fit my hand. Great video nonetheless!
Wow. So simple and looks great. Thank you.
Very informative video, can i use that technique for wraping tsuka ito on a katana?
+Wipska
Well you could, there really are lot of nice looking wraps to choose from. Personally I really like these two:
www.paracordguild.com/make-paracord-sword-wrap/
and
www.paracordguild.com/make-paracord-knife-wrap/
Mark
There really isn't any reason you couldn't. I personally wouldn't, but if you prefer para cord, don't let me stop you, friend.
I'm planning on doing this to my steering wheel. since I obviously can't submerge my wheel in hot water, would a hiar dryer or heat gun work for shrinking the finished product? I'm sure people will say not necessary if wrap is done tight but my wheel is in rough shape. all the vinyl is intact but is loose and separated from the inner frame. So not only am I trying for a neat clean braid, but I'm trying to squeeze the vinyl to the frame hard enough for it not to move. Thank you
Hey!
I made a similar style wrap on my steering wheel. Check out this tutorial below! You can tighten this style quite firmly.
th-cam.com/video/1wRKJY1map4/w-d-xo.html
Let me know if this helps!
Mark
I am impressed, simple and effective, thankyou!
Great video: clear, concise, nicely composed & lighted! Thank you!
Is there a method to have knots on both sides like this?
Thank you so much! I've been trying to figure out a good way to wrap my hiking sticks for so long.
+Gh0sTr3C
Hey!
Glad to hear you find it useful!
Mark
Thank you very much for your excellent explanation. I will sure make this on one of my axes.
I used a 10 foot piece on a 1 inch diameter handle and got about 3 1/2 inches of wrap... going to need to get some more cord..
Saving this to make sure my axe has a nice grip for the apocalypse👍
the instructions on this are so clear i think ill remember how to do it when i actually have the cord
One of the best look and serve its functuoj!easy unwrap!
Gj!
Thank you! I used this on my mtb! It looks sweet and it is functional!
This is great. Thanks. I am going to use this to wrap the handle of a suitcase I use for flying to identify it.
this was the first thing i tryed to do with para-cord was easy and i like how you say shrink the wrap after the video was over and im done warping it
+Daniel Lessard
Hey!
You shrink the wrap after wrapping to tighten the grip it has around the handle.
Mark
+Paracord guild so just pour hot water on it ?
+Daniel Lessard
That is one way of doing it. I'd personally immerse it in hot water if possible. You only leave it in for about 15 seconds and it should be good to go.
Mark
How long does the paracord need to be
Excellent wrap for quick paracord recovery and use !
Good instructional !
Wulfy
Thank u...i learn now...practice makes a man perfect
Very good, well done, I learned something new and useful, thank you.🖖😎👍
I'm making a bushwalking stave. Would this be suitable as a handle, or can you suggest a knot I can use..
Hey!
There is so much to choose from, it would be hard to suggest just one technique :). Take a look at the various wraps featured on the channel first to see what is possible! Generally, it should work well, as long as you do it tight.
I used a similar technique to make a steering wheel wrap, which could be applied to a stick as well:
th-cam.com/video/1wRKJY1map4/w-d-xo.html
The 2 color ringbolt hitching also looks very nice:
th-cam.com/video/SqN13haUTl4/w-d-xo.html
Hope that helps!
Mark
Nice cord wrap...you might want to sand that varnish off you axe handle....or any other handle..it's easier on your hands..you'll get less blisters/ fatigue and less sliding in your hand...thanks...
How do you make it stay I did it for my dad's axe and it just slipped off any suggestions?
I did my ape hangers on my Harley! Looks sick! Almost 100 ft a side
How long was the paracord for this project & what was the final length on the handle.
T
Great tutorial, as always! When you say dip in hot water, do you mean the entire axe handle?
This was awesome - curious what you mean about wax? how and where do you apply? Any tutorials on that?
how much would it have to modify the not to work for some machetes
Great instructions and awesome wrap. Thanks for posting this
How many feet of cord did you use?
what type of paracord is this? it (blue one) looks really soft.
Works for replacement grip on a fishing pole
just saw on an other post 1inch needs 1foot of cord
Dgod 724 the bigest problem is allways a lenth. If is to short you can not get it all the way to the and. Tutorial is ok but some i watch they give wrong lenths. It goes much more than they say.
Wrap a string once around the handle you will be wrapping and measure that length of string. Lay the paracord or rope you will be using flat on the table back and forth next to each other and count how many make one inch wide. Multiply those two numbers and you will know how many inches of material needed for one inch of wrap.
Add 5 to 10 percent for good measure.
At 4:07 we see that the axe blade is on backwards.
Possibly add how much chordage to cut off
I'm going to try that on a walking stick.I think it will look good.
I plan on using this wrap on a white oak staff/halberd/2 handed axe in the near future. Just need to find/make a suitable axe head.
how do you determin the length of 550 cord that will be needed?
Is it possible to wrap a knife like this as well or just an ax?
+adamlov7 Just the axe. Sorry but to wrap a knife is not possible.
Of course it's possible, why would you even ask? You can wrap a branch too... and a banana.....and a cucumber....
Homme Des Cavernes NO! NEVER! NEVER WRAP A CUCUMBER! if you do there will be a big cloud of poisonous gas and it will KILL us ALL!
this has been very helpful! I am making my own katana handle from a small axe handle, and love this look with it! I will probably do the sheath in paracord as well!!
Think that axe head is upside down. Great video duder, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much. This is totally awesome. I am definitely adding this to my "to do "list. You make it look easy but I know I will be in for a long haul but it will be worth it. Especially if it comes out anywhere as good as yours. Thanks again. 😊
How long was the paracord for that Tomahawk handle I'd really like to try this.
Great video but I don't know what to buy. How many strands is this cord? Thanks!
Hey!
The cord I used is type 3 paracord, also called 550 paracord. You can get it online, as well as in many army/survival shops.
Mark
samurai1833 get 550 because ot has 7 strands and therefor stronger
How about on a tomahawk handle that tapers away from the head?
Hi...can I use this technique on my cable cord with a yarn?
Hey!
Sure it can! It can be a bit of work.
Mark
is there a way to do this with 2 colors?
This is awesome !! Thanks for sharing!!
Great video! I was wondering, would it be harder to make this pattern using leather?
+Franher94
Hey!
Well, leather tends to lay flat. It really depends on the thickness of the leather in my opinion.
Mark
Paracord guild Good to know that, thanks for replying!
Why is it only on one side? That creates an uneven handle and grip.
So THAT'S how you do that! Thanks man!