This is a great knot to cover any sort of handle.

Step 1: Videos Make Easy Learnings

I learned how to tie this knot with a great video on YouTube. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=23QHRwe6Lxs Sry fellas. To lazy for the play by play

Step 2: Tools

Hollow/Swedish fid Knife Marlinespike

Step 3: Lanyard

I added a simple Chinese button knot for a lanyard which can be found in the ABOK as #787 and just attached it with a key ring for this one. Using the line from the Turks head works fairly well also.

Step 4: Finishing Touch

I like finishing up the knot with a little imperfection. Tells you where the knot starts and ends at the same time. I just gave the last bight four plies then tucked each of the working ends under the next TWO bights