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Sir Brian

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Re-Wrapping a sword handle
« on: 2012-03-08, 17:58:12 »
One of my fellow MASHS members asked me if I could rewrap the cord on his Albion Liechtenauer. I told him I would give it a go even though I never did it before but figure I should learn since my Meyer is already coming unwrapped. :(

So I figure I might as well go for broke and I ordered these:  ;D
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Re: Re-Wrapping a sword handle
« Reply #1 on: 2012-03-08, 18:00:33 »
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Re: Re-Wrapping a sword handle
« Reply #2 on: 2012-03-08, 18:47:13 »
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Re: Re-Wrapping a sword handle
« Reply #3 on: 2012-03-08, 19:15:43 »
I can see it now...very cool, Sir Brian.  Is he going for a leather-over-cord wrap, or just the naked cord?
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Re: Re-Wrapping a sword handle
« Reply #4 on: 2012-03-08, 19:27:25 »
He hasn't really specified what he wants. The linen cord is for my Meyer after I perfect the technique on his Liechtenauer. ;)


Ok a little research has provided me with the reassurance I need.
http://www.myarmoury.com/feature_antique.html
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Re: Re-Wrapping a sword handle
« Reply #5 on: 2012-03-08, 21:04:35 »
There's precedent for linen cord wrap, I just like the look of it under leather.  ;)

I like that, after you perfect the technique...sounds like a plan to me. 
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