Paracord wrapping a knife handle

When I make a knife, I usually use micarta or wood for a handle, but sometimes I'll do a cord wrap.

When people think of a cord wrapped handle they usually think of a single color wrapped circularly around the handle, BORING!

  So I decided to come up with a good way of mixing two colors for a wrap, this is the second knife I've made with this method, the first one was black and glow in the dark paracord. I was sitting in front of the tv, a knife in one hand, and some glowing and some black paracord in the other, I started messing around, and this wrap is what I came up with.

Hope you like it.

Step 1: Supplies

You need:

ruler

paracord (2 colors)

lighter

multi-tool (or you can just get pliers, pointy pokey thing, and a knife for cutting cord)

Comments

[ginger20037]

I've actually found that spit, no I'm not kidding, can actually help to get the super glue off your fingers. I've done it a few times, and just kind of 'chewed' the remnants of it off, I can't stand the hard feeling that the glue gives your fingers/skin.

[basicLaser]

LOL why do you have a picture of your wallet and some money with the knife? bling bling. Great instructable nevertheless

[oldanvilyoungsmith]

This knife wasn't made in my usual style, and the photography wasn't either. The knife was inspired by Mike Snody's work, and this is his photography style, so since the knife was a knod to him, I decided to do the same for the photos.

[will i am93]

why take the core out of the cord it makes it useless and if you are going carry the knife with you why not have the rope intact so if you need some rope you have it there

[oldanvilyoungsmith]

I'll just copy my reply to a similar earlier comment -

If I need cord, 4 feet of each color is almost useless.


The point of this handle is not for a survival wrap. If it were, it would be a solid color (so I would have more cord) and I would use a wrap that held more cord. This is for looks, pure and simple. The same as using wood, I don't put wood on a knife handle so I can start a fire with it do I? I keep 100 feet of paracord in my truck for an emergency, and I usually carry 25' with me in my satchel. That is useful in an emergency, two 4' sections are useless.

At least, that's my opinion, take it or drop it as you please. I've been known to be wrong before.

[arcstyles]

2*4=8', 8 feet of 550 paracord contains 7 strands of nylon thread. If you do the math that's approximately 56' of nylon thread, which could serve as a tripline, trout line, tether for a spearhead, or whatever you can dream up.

[oldanvilyoungsmith]

Once again, let me copy and paste.

The point of this handle is not for a survival wrap. If it were, it would be a solid color (so I would have more cord) and I would use a wrap that held more cord. This is for looks, pure and simple.

[xfirexstarzx]

I've used a short strand of paracord as a shoelace when mine broke in the middle of a 25 mile hike. 4 feet of paracord can be a lifesaver if you're stuck in a situation like that.

[oldanvilyoungsmith]

Just imagine how handy 25 feet would be.

[SwaggeringPagan]

Well said....

[sonofstone]

being a beginner, my question is, why do you put resin on the paracord?

[Lazy H Blades]

It's to seal the cord, it prevents water or other liquids from soaking into the cord and also makes the handle stronger. I don't usually seal the cord handles that I make, since the cord helps maintain your grip if the handle does get wet from something, I've only ever sealed the handles on my heavy duty work knives for durability or knives wrapped with a natural cord to prevent rotting, though for natural handles I usually use a natural sealant like shellac.

[lakurfiss]

Duct taping the blade is a VERY good idea. I ripped my hand open one Friday night, cord wrapping a blade onto a spear handle. The folks at the local emergency room just couldn't get over it. ""you were making a ....SPEAR? Wow..." Twenty cents wort of duct tape would have saved me $1200. Live and learn.

[A Dello]

You just failed son... Acetone (nail polish remover) dissolves Cyanoacrylate (superglue). Don't mess with the C5H5NO2 without it...

[lol link]

i love survival knives and the outdoors so this is perfect

[triumphman]

Nice contrasting colors, if you drop this in the thick brush, you won't lose it! Been there, done that! Keep up the good work. Nice 'ible ! Seek Peace & Joy, Triumphman.

[dook]

Good Job Ser!

[kilroy1958]

Really nice work. I like very much.
Only thing I question, why put resin on cord? If you need the cord it is useless.

[oldanvilyoungsmith]

If I need cord, 4 feet of each color is almost useless.


The point of this handle is not for a survival wrap. If it were, it would be a solid color (so I would have more cord) and I would use a wrap that held more cord. This is for looks, pure and simple. The same as using wood, I don't put wood on a knife handle so I can start a fire with it do I? I keep 100 feet of paracord in my truck for an emergency, and I usually carry 25' with me in my satchel. That is useful in an emergency, two 4' sections are useless.

At least, that's my opinion, take it or drop it as you please. I've been known to be wrong before.

[smilin-buddha]

Nice work Sir

[Mr.Sanchez]

That´s a Big Rock Forge Blade...?

[young skipper]

Man I love Big Rock Forge blades. They're amazingly beautiful.

[oldanvilyoungsmith]

That is an oldanvilyoungsmith custom.

I forge and grind all my knives, check out my blog - eagleeyeforge.blogspot.com to see some of my other knives.

But I do know Scott (the guy behind bigrockforge) cool guy, and some GREAT knives, he's been an insipiration for at least one of my knives.

[Mr.Sanchez]

Ohhh sorry i apologize myself ..but indeed very neat blades. I´m a fan of Scott work too and Knifes Drives Me Crazy.

[JustinJalapeno]

like this wrap tried it helpful step by step 5/5 good job man

[bruc33ef]

Excellent work, Stephen. I think there's enough value added here for you to make a nice little income selling at flea markets and such, if you want to do that.
Good luck!