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Paracord Knife Handle Wraps

by Jan Dox

Paracord handle wraps are popular with respect to survival knives and tactical knives. They rest comfortably in your hand, they're slip-proof, and they're impervious to moisture and temperature fluctuations. In an emergency, the wrap can often be undone and then you have a practical rope at hand. This clear, straightforward guide teaches everything you need to know, including selecting the paracord itself and weaving the correct wrap styles for underlays, tactical uses, skeleton handles, and more. Over 16 styles and approaches are covered, from basic handle wraps to standard military or looped wraps, to paradox wraps, all the way up to artistic Japanese tsukamaki handle wraps. The techniques are explained step by step, including detailed photos. The costs for making your wraps, in materials and tools, are minimal, and you can equip both your handmade knives and your manufactured knives with paracord handle wraps. AUTHOR: Jan Dox is a Belgian knifemaker and former parachutist. He has occupied himself with handle wraps in Japanese and tactical style since 1986 and is now seen as one of the leading experts in this area in Europe. SELLING POINTS: . Add the benefits of paracord handle wraps to your handmade or manufactured knives . Teaches the basic techniques and 16 handle wrap approaches and styles, from simple to complex . Though cost and tools are minimal, a paracord wrap can make the difference in an emergency 564 colour images

FORMAT
Spiral
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Author Biography

Jan Dox is a Belgian knifemaker and former parachutist. He has occupied himself with handle wraps in Japanese and tactical style since 1986 and is now seen as one of the leading experts in this area in Europe.

Long Description

Paracord handle wraps are popular with respect to survival knives and tactical knives. They rest comfortably in your hand, they're slip-proof, and they're impervious to moisture and temperature fluctuations. In an emergency, the wrap can often be undone and then you have a practical rope at hand. This clear, straightforward guide teaches everything you need to know, including selecting the paracord itself and weaving the correct wrap styles for underlays, tactical uses, skeleton handles, and more. Over 16 styles and approaches are covered, from basic handle wraps to standard military or looped wraps, to paradox wraps, all the way up to artistic Japanesetsukamaki handle wraps. The techniques are explained step bystep, including detailed photos. The costs for making your wraps, in materials and tools, areminimal, and you can equip both your handmade knives and your manufactured knives with paracord handle wraps.

Feature

Add the benefits of paracord handle wraps to your handmade or manufactured knives Teaches the basic techniques and 16 handle wrap approaches and styles, from simple to complex Though cost and tools are minimal, a paracord wrap can make the difference in an emergency

Description for Sales People

Add the benefits of paracord handle wraps to your handmade or manufactured knives Teaches the basic techniques and 16 handle wrap approaches and styles, from simple to complex Though cost and tools are minimal, a paracord wrap can make the difference in an emergency

Description for Bookstore

Add the benefits of paracord handle wraps to your handmade or manufactured knives Teaches the basic techniques and 16 handle wrap approaches and styles, from simple to complex Though cost and tools are minimal, a paracord wrap can make the difference in an emergency

Details

ISBN0764354256
Author Jan Dox
Pages 160
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
ISBN-10 0764354256
ISBN-13 9780764354250
Format Spiral
Subtitle The Complete Guide, from Tactical to Asian Styles
Place of Publication Atglen
Country of Publication United States
Short Title Paracord Knife Handle Wraps
Language English
DEWEY 745.5
Year 2017
Publication Date 2017-11-28
AU Release Date 2017-11-28
NZ Release Date 2017-11-28
US Release Date 2017-11-28
UK Release Date 2017-11-28
Audience General
Illustrations 564 color images
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd

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