Leather Wrapped Handle Tutorial

They do have a d or crescent moon shaped leather handle with d rings mounting pads available as a new reproduction part.
Leather wrapped handle tutorial. Make a knot in the end of the your string use multiple knots if knot single knot will slip through the hole wrap the leather around the handle. Wrap the remainder of the leather string tightly around this loop that is laying flat against the stick starting at the top of the rod and working your way down. For a grip i like to use a strap then punch stitching holes on both edges. Your axe head will go through it easily but the ring of bark and.
This tutorial is a guide to leather handle wrapping techniques to get that high end cord wrap style finish that adds a more comfortable and secure grip while giving it that stylish look that so many people like on their medieval swords. Cover over the loop you made as you move downward. This is the technique that i used to wrap the handles of two tomahawks that i have. This video shows one of those ways.
Step 4 stop wrapping the leather string when only 1 4 inch of the loop is exposed. The haft is the area below the axe head. It is on sale for 35 00. You will be starting on one end and move towards the other.
One of the weak points of an axe is the haft. It is the same type top carrying handle used on gerstner union some other machinist chests. One more sword handle wrap method the shammy. Follow the same stitch pattern as you move up the handle keep the lace tight.
If you don t have access to or cannot afford leather there is a budget option that has been successfully used by members of the sbg forum to do a sword handle wrap on the cheap using a genuine not synthetic shammy. Wrap the leather around the cane keeping the edges of the wraps together tightly. I wrap the strap around the handle making a spiral. There are many ways to do this.
Once you move up one side you have the option to stop here. An issue with the haft is if you happen to be chopping wood and you find a slightly rotten piece. Taking a piece of thick leather i cut it to fit around the handles. I like to leave a small gap so the thread will help pull the leather tight.
You can tool the space between the stitching if desired before you stitch it up. Thread the end of your leather through the. As the leather dries it ll shrink and tighten against the cane. Step 7 nail the other end of the leather into the cane handle and let the leather dry for about 24 hours.
You basically end up with a nice spiral grip.