MULE Paracord

[sovereign]

I have searched- here and google.

I do not want the simple wrap that everyone is doing. I have seen it done where it is woven, if that is the right term. Perhaps more like a Strider. Anyone have a link to how to do a wrap like that?

[img]http://www.gpknives.com/images/strider/ ... large].jpg[/img]

[Stephen]

Here you go! Step by step:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwkp9Tx6OdI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgBVlrAEmSM

[gaj999]

http://www.northcoastknives.com/northco ... rdWrap.htm

I've been using black paracord with the core removed for the base layer and colored 3mm or 4mm accessory cord for the outer wraps. They look good and work well. All the holes in the Mule handle gives you a lot of interesting options for anchoring the cord. I'm on vacation now and can't post pics, sorry.

Gordon

[Stormdrane]

Here's another handle wrapping that you might like to try. :)

[The Deacon]

And, of course, since you like the Strider wrap, there's always the "How to Rewrap Your Handle" instruction page on the Strider website.

[Marion David Poff]

If you have any specific questions, email me, not pm, email me.... mdpoff at yahoo dot com

And I will be happy to answer them, I have done the Strider wrap a few times, in fact I just did one for my brother's Mule....



One trick with a curved handle like that, is to put a layer down first that will stabilize the wrap, I choose bat tape, which I would think would be the best for this application, anything with a sticky outer layer would tend to accumulate dust and detritus....

Also, you are going to want to vice this puppy up, so that you can reef on it. I would suggest it should be viced with the spine up, that way you can look at both sides easily, to make sure you are making your turn-backs where they look good.

Lastly, I would have someone on standby, to hold the wrap in place, when your hands start to ache. The one I just did for my brother turned out the best yet, and it hurt to do it. I had to take 3 breaks.

[dsmegst]

Thank you for the tip about adding a base layer. I've been unhappy about all the holes and glint of metal in the wrong places.

[Marion David Poff]

You are welcome, happy to help.

Let me know if you have any other questions...

Marion

[ChapmanPreferred]

Here is my attempt of what Marion already provided a pic of in his post.

[whkento]

Thank you all for the video links, pics and posts. It's helped clarify things and I'll be trying it out soon.

Has anyone tried putting the little indentations on the ends of the handle to help stabilize the cord? I wonder if it's worth the trouble / marring of the handle.

Also, has anyone tried the idea of wetting the cord to make it 'shrink' to the handle contour when dry?

TIA,

Kento

[ChapmanPreferred]

I have not tried either of the ideas that you are kicking around Kento. I suppose it would work, but would be cautious about the project. If I am understanding your concepts correctly you would be grinding really big jimping around the profile of the handle that would help keep the Para cord in place? I would guess that would be the end of warranty coverage.

As for the wet Para cord option, it would probably be okay as long as your Mule is not the 52100 or M4 versions which would very likely turn into a rusty mess. Just be careful and make sure you protect yourself from the edge! I bet wet Para cord is more slippery than when it is dry.

Take lots of pictures and share your experience!

Cheers.

Doug

[whkento]

If I am understanding your concepts correctly you would be grinding really big jimping around the profile of the handle that would help keep the Para cord in place? I would guess that would be the end of warranty coverage.

Very good point. I was only considering it because the guy in the video above suggested it. I think I'll skip it. It doesn't really seem necessary. :rolleyes:

As for the wet Para cord option, it would probably be okay as long as your Mule is not the 52100 or M4 versions which would very likely turn into a rusty mess. Just be careful and make sure you protect yourself from the edge! I bet wet Para cord is more slippery than when it is dry.

More good points. My 52100 already has a handle. I had a guy up in Seki city put one on it. Green linen micarta with yellow spacers.




My M4 is currently sporting my first try at wrapping. It's pretty amateurish, but it'll work 'til I improve my skills and re-wrap it.


I'll share future wrapping endeavors from time to time. I'll be practicing on the several MT05s (9Cr18Mo) I have. (Kind of a funny story--I accidentally placed a double order. :o My wife wasn't amused.)

I intend to start trying to make Kydex sheaths, as well. I'm sure there'll be a bit of a learning curve there, as well. :cool:

Thanks for the reply.

Kento

[Visual Articulation]

Man I want a mule to wrap!

[whkento]

Well, I tried that style of wrap. I first used some white paracord for an underwrap, then added two diff colors of accessory cord for the 'strider-style' wrap. Here is the result.




It's not quite as straight and neat as I'd like, but it sure does provide a solid, hand-filling grip.

Any and all comments / criticisms welcome. :D

Kento

[uumikew]

here are a couple of examples of turks head knots used as wrapping

single turks head on Boker Pry Bar



Two pass knot on Blind Horse Tiger Knapp



Mule (with kydex by Marion Poff)

[tug561]

would really like to have that guy in Seki City do one of my mules... can you post contact info for him

[unit]

Posted here before, but it is "different" from what I have seen shared so far. While not all that "pretty", I found this wrap and "guard/lanyard" to be VERY useful.


I later made scales and a sheath for this knife:

[Evil D]

I really like the idea of paracord on a fixed blade because if would make an awesome survival tool if you ever needed to unwrap the cord for survival purposes.

[whkento]

Oooooo, I like those turks head knots! They look spectacular. Especially the doubles. I'm gonna look into that. Let's see, I know Stormdrane's blog is a good source of info, any other ideas re. learning how to do that wrap?

[sharpguitarist]

Oooooo, I like those turks head knots! They look spectacular. Especially the doubles. I'm gonna look into that. Let's see, I know Stormdrane's blog is a good source of info, any other ideas re. learning how to do that wrap?

nice wraps guys!
i bought a book of knots at books a gazillion that has several variations of turks head knots, and they had many different books to choose from.
tying para cord lanyards, knots, and monkeys fists can become quite an obssesion, so beware! :eek:
keep your fingers nimble and good luck!
later,
don