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Title: Para-cord Handles
Post by: tippit on April 21, 2008, 09:59:00 AM

I know everyone likes to see nice grips in wood, antler, etc...but there are some real advantages to lowly para-cord wraps.  

I think they have the best griping surface on a wet greasy knife in the field.  You can use bright colors to keep track of where you laid your knife down. They are very easy and fast to put on.  I did this one in less than 10 minutes this morning.  Speed in application for a fresh handle is a good thing in that their one down fall is they do get smelly if not washed well after field dressing game  :)  

This one will be pickin' bears apart this June...tippit

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/Para-cordKnife004.jpg)

Title: Re: Para-cord Handles
Post by: kbaknife on April 21, 2008, 10:34:00 AM

I can see it from here!!
Cool. And the color options are limitless!

Title: Re: Para-cord Handles
Post by: Lewis Brookshire III on April 21, 2008, 03:30:00 PM

I actually like the looks of it on certain knifes....that one in particular!!

Title: Re: Para-cord Handles
Post by: ishiwannabe on April 21, 2008, 09:07:00 PM

It is also a great way to always have enough cordage in emergency situations. I wrapped every knife I carried while in the Army.

Title: Re: Para-cord Handles
Post by: elk ninja on April 22, 2008, 12:04:00 PM

I too like cord wrapped handles.  In some ways it says "I am a user" better than anything else.  Looks great.
Mike