Using paracord to build a durable yet comfortable knife handle is one way to ensure you will be able to do use your knife in a survival situation without having to worry about tiring or injuring your hands.

Paracord provides a great and reliable grip and lasts an incredibly long time – meaning you will not have to redo the handle for years to come!

The Cut

Cut the paracord into the needed lengths, I used 4′ of each color.

Readying for wrapping

Push an inch or so worth of cord through the starting hole. This is where we need to think this through. Whichever side you put the strands on, it will create a bump on that side, so I always put them on the inner grip side of the handle. The inner side of the grip is the side where you fingers wrap around, not your palm. It's more comfortable to hold it with the bump on the inner grip side, so I always put it there.

The wrap

You know the first knot you do when you tie your shoes? This is the knot we'll use.

Pull the cords around to the same side that the cord ends are on. Make sure the black goes under the orange, th
en pull it over the orange.

Then you flip the knife over and do that knot on that side. Make sure you pull it tight. Then you just keep flipping and repeating.

Ending

When you get to the end hole, one cord will be right at the hole, one will be further away. In this case black was closest. Pull the closest cord through the hole right there, and pull the other one around and then through the hole. Tie a knot to end it, and do what you will with the rest.

Resin Coating

Mix up a small amount of fiberglass resin, I used 1 oz.

Use a cheap paint brush and carefully brush resin all over the cord. Let it soak in, and brush on more as needed. Then carefully clamp in vise to cure.

Paracord has many uses, particularly in a camping or survival situation.

Using it to construct a durable, flexible and comfortable knife handle is one more great way of using paracord to ensure you can perform at your best if you encounter the need to do so.

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