You will be starting on one end and move towards the other.
Leather wrapped handle tutorial.
This video shows one of those ways.
For a grip i like to use a strap then punch stitching holes on both edges.
Step 7 nail the other end of the leather into the cane handle and let the leather dry for about 24 hours.
The handle is brown leather and the hardware may be nickel plated.
Taking a piece of thick leather i cut it to fit around the handles.
There are many ways to do this.
They do have a d or crescent moon shaped leather handle with d rings mounting pads available as a new reproduction part.
It is on sale for 35 00.
As the leather dries it ll shrink and tighten against the cane.
You basically end up with a nice spiral grip.
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.
One more sword handle wrap method the shammy.
This is the technique that i used to wrap the handles of two tomahawks that i have.
Wrap the leather around the cane keeping the edges of the wraps together tightly.
It is the same type top carrying handle used on gerstner union some other machinist chests.
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.
I wrap the strap around the handle making a spiral.
One of the weak points of an axe is the haft.
This video will teach you the basics of making a beautiful leather wrapped rock.
I like to leave a small gap so the thread will help pull the leather tight.
Thread the end of your leather through the.
Your axe head will go through it easily but the ring of bark and.
The haft is the area below the axe head.
Step 4 stop wrapping the leather string when only 1 4 inch of the loop is exposed.
Cover over the loop you made as you move downward.
Once you move up one side you have the option to stop here.
You can tool the space between the stitching if desired before you stitch it up.
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.
Follow the same stitch pattern as you move up the handle keep the lace tight.