Small Katana handle wrap

[RedRyderBBlake]

Anyone have familiarity with custom handle wraps? I've seen a few good ones but this one caught my eye. Own the same knife and it's probably a lot simpler than making it to be. Any tutorials out there on how to achieve this wrap? The hardest part seems to be the getting the ending and tie-off. Some burn, some fold and good with either but like how clean this one has been executed.

 

[Tsujigiri]

It looks like he did a regular 550 paracord katana wrap but instead of twisting one strand at a time he did a double twist with two side by side paracord lines. Make sure to remove the core of the cord, and if you can wrap it wet it'll be tighter and more secure when it dries. Some people finish the end strands with a dab of resin or glue but I usually melt the ends. Not sure exactly how he tucked the ends in; I usually terminate the ends with a diamond knot.

 

[BitingSarcasm]

Ito wrapping is available online, it's more substantial than gutted paracord and makes for a thicker hilt.

 

[Richard338]

You can follow the traditional method as shown in this link: https://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/tsukamaki.html
For nontraditional like the example in the OP, pretty much anything goes.

 

[RedRyderBBlake]

Sweet! Thanks for the suggestions. Now will need to brush up on my craftmaking skills.

 

[HexY3co]

You can do some really unique wraps with solid round cord too. Try offset twists for a unique feel.

 

[RedRyderBBlake]

You can do some really unique wraps with solid round cord too. Try offset twists for a unique feel.

Yeah I was thinking about trying some black leather wrap. Is this what you mean by round cord? Trying to picture offset twists but none come to mind. Have any photos to illuminate the mindscape?

 

[HexY3co]

Yeah I was thinking about trying some black leather wrap. Is this what you mean by round cord? Trying to picture offset twists but none come to mind. Have any photos to illuminate the mindscape?

Ive used round nylon cord. I'll see if I can dig up a pic of the one I did years ago. I staggered the twists on the handle sides instead of doing them in line, alternating high and low and mirroring that on both sides. I also did the twists on the spine and finger ends on one to make a taller profile. Not sure I have the pics but I will post if I find them.

 

[HexY3co]

Yeah I was thinking about trying some black leather wrap. Is this what you mean by round cord? Trying to picture offset twists but none come to mind. Have any photos to illuminate the mindscape?

Couldn't find the pic of the knife so I made a mock up example.