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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 5, 2019 8:12:19 GMT
I'm thinking of using some grip band to make a few of my swordgrips thicker and more comfy or for axe handles. .
My first thought was tennis grip band, jusr because I like the overlapping wrap of my Zombie Tools swords.
There are also bicycle grip bands and Pgandy gave me the idea of silicone rescue band.
I will order it here in Germany, I don't know if special US brands are available.
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Post by markus313 on Aug 5, 2019 8:21:09 GMT
Having tried several options, this is what I use since the last few years, since it is the best I’ve found regarding feeling, aesthetics and durability:
It’s also easy to apply and to take off again.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 5, 2019 14:34:48 GMT
Thank you!
Just ordered them but still would be happy to learn more.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 9, 2019 11:54:26 GMT
Yup, works well, ordered more!
First it was hard to believe they'd work without a sticky side, but they do.
That's really good, you can protect nicer grip wraps without glueing on other stuff.
Upholstered my cutlass machete, my EMSHS and my Witham viking.
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Post by markus313 on Aug 9, 2019 20:37:46 GMT
Good to hear! I use that stuff on everything (almost)  |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 9, 2019 20:50:36 GMT
Guess why I ordered 12 more only for monday!
I'm working on upholstering the middle of too straight grips, Cutlass machete feels much better now.
I fear I'll wrap my Praying Mantis in the end.
(note: must look up if they have it in green)
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Post by christain on Aug 9, 2019 21:54:16 GMT
I wrapped the grip on my H/T Longsword with the Wilson wrap....all the difference between daylight and dark, and it saves my leather grip. Good stuff.  (Looks kinda cool too. ) |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 9, 2019 22:10:17 GMT
I want to rework some completely round grips more obround to get a better edge alignement, f.e. my Maintz gladius or the Banshee.
My 1860 Union Officer's needs a "belly" like my cutlass machete has now.
A protective wrap on my Zombie Tools.
My warhammers and steroid spike hawk of course...
Can anybody stop me please...?
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Post by markus313 on Aug 9, 2019 22:40:18 GMT
Certainly not me! I must’ve paid more for this stuff than most guys for swords, I guess  |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 9, 2019 22:57:57 GMT
Gulp!
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 11, 2019 9:37:21 GMT
My bands arrived yesterday and this morning I was in wrapping mood. I had already thickened my ridiculous small English Cutlass grip with twine and wrapped the Wilson over it. I start to love the EC now. I used furniture glider pads to upholster the area in the middle grip area of the D-Guard Bowie and the Union Officers 1860 and wrapped the Wilson over. Works well. My D'Capitan got a simple overgrip wrap. My Banshee too, but I needed two bands for the long handle. I got a little thicker ring where the bands overlap and to hold it there is comfy.  |
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Post by christain on Aug 11, 2019 10:12:47 GMT
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Post by markus313 on Aug 11, 2019 10:46:25 GMT
They all look so much better now, me thinks It’s quite amazing how they affect the handling, isn’t it? |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 11, 2019 11:44:03 GMT
Thinking of my door handles and my steins! Edit:  My 3 liter Paulaner stein with improved handling!   Can anyone stop me, please?! "No Entry Without Permission!"  My last project today: Gen2 Maintz with broadened grip. Since it's a bit ahistorical anyway the wrap doesn't look too strange and it became a better sword.  |
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Post by markus313 on Aug 11, 2019 20:02:39 GMT
Love it!
...A good brush for sweeping out the remains after unwanted entry is most important!
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Post by christain on Aug 11, 2019 22:19:55 GMT
I can see the need for and practicality of the stein. Losing a hold on your beer always sucks. .....  |
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Post by snowbite on Aug 11, 2019 22:53:43 GMT
Mine turned out pretty good  |
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Post by christain on Aug 11, 2019 23:04:56 GMT
That looks great! 'Wilson'---- If Tom Hanks would have had a sword instead of a stupid ball on that island..... |
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Aug 28, 2019 13:15:33 GMT
I just rewrapped the grips of my Hanwei Scottish Broadsword and my Cromwell with upholstering the area under middle and ring finger a bit. First time I like to swing both swords. I know gloves are recommended for those swords but I don't like to wear'em. The broadsword still needs them because my knuckles scratch on the basked (santa liner removed, hated the look). The grips are really ugly now, but it's a joy to hold them.  |
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Aug 28, 2019 13:24:13 GMT
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Post by Ifrit on Aug 28, 2019 13:24:13 GMT
Looks like I've found something I could easily get into lol. I've always used hockey tape (had to stay true to my heritage) but I like the look of this stuff more
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(Looks kinda cool too. 
