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Post by Jayhawk on Jun 2, 2015 5:57:07 GMT
After cutting, I knew that I wanted a wrap of some sort on the hilt, so I did a little online research and found a nice PDF by Peter Dekker on how to do a traditional Chinese wrap. I didn't want to wait to order cotton or silk wrap, so I bought 100 feet of paracord and tediously pulled the white middle part out so the cord cold be wrapped flat. 12 hours later (about 2 of which were correcting mistakes), and I have the following.    Just thought I'd share. This was a lot of work, but the wrap is incredibly tight and the sword is much more fun to cut with now. Eric |
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Post by pgandy on Jun 2, 2015 7:47:22 GMT
Would like to, but cannot see photos.
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Post by Jayhawk on Jun 2, 2015 12:59:31 GMT
Hmmm...I swear it was working last night. Can't seem to get the pic going on my phone, so will have to try and fix tonight...stupid box!
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Post by Jayhawk on Jun 2, 2015 13:13:22 GMT
Ok...pics should be working now.
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Post by madmandom on Jun 3, 2015 2:18:02 GMT
Looks good.
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Post by Taiwandeutscher on Jun 3, 2015 9:04:10 GMT
Wrapping looks good.
But sorry to say: what an ugly guard!
Far off from any historical dadao!
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Post by Jayhawk on Jun 3, 2015 10:53:04 GMT
Definitely...the guard is clearly this sword's weak point as far as aesthetics!
But for the $71 I paid for a 1075 carbon steel, truely full tang, well tempered dadao...I can live with the guard. Plus the sheath is an amazing piece of very heavy duty leather.
In this price range, there will always be compromises.
It is unbelievably fun to cut with!
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Post by thana357 on Jun 9, 2015 17:26:47 GMT
The wrap gives your Da Doa some character there. I want to wrap mine too but can't find cord flat enough for the job . Anything thicker than atheletic tape adds too much bulk for me.
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Post by Jayhawk on Jun 9, 2015 18:38:51 GMT
The paracord with the white inner cordage removed is, when pulled tight, flat and of the same thickness as a flat tennis shoe shoelace. It doesn't add much bulk at all. A 50 foot length is enough. I used a 100 foot length and that was a pain.
I have now tied a red scarf to the ring and think it looks even snazzier that way. :-)
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Post by Jayhawk on Jun 11, 2015 16:33:19 GMT
Now...with red scarf!  |
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Post by thana357 on Jun 12, 2015 18:48:09 GMT
Now she is properly dresses ; ) |
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Post by justin520 on Jun 15, 2015 3:45:49 GMT
Hit the wrap with polyurethane shellac and it will last forever.
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 15, 2015 4:07:40 GMT
Hit the wrap with polyurethane shellac and it will last forever. Gotta go all woodworker on you and point out that polyurethane and shellac are two different things: refinishingfurniture.net/shellac-vs-polyurethane/Now to be fair I've called lots of different finishes I've used 'lacquering' so I get you are using the word shellac to mean the same- to apply a finish on the wrap.  I would suggest the op use either thinned out polyurethane or thinned out lacquer to strengthen the wrap. Thinning the finish material out helps it to be absorbed into the wrap as opposed to just being coated on top. |
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Post by Jayhawk on Jun 15, 2015 4:11:34 GMT
It's nylon paracord, and I cut with the sword. Wouldn't any form of coating make the cord less comfortable to hold?
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Post by justin520 on Jun 15, 2015 4:15:16 GMT
All my katana are coated really liberally on the wrap, it feels fine.
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Post by Jayhawk on Jun 15, 2015 11:06:15 GMT
Good to know. Thanks.
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Post by pellius on Apr 7, 2016 15:35:23 GMT
Nice looking wrap.
I tried to do a similar wrap with paracord. The round cross section made it impossible to tighten enough to prevent slipping.
As soon as I read that you pulled the core out of the paracord, it was soooo obvious. I'll make my second wrap attempt soon.
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