Hultafors Ok4 mod

[Sieddy]

Hi guys. I recently got an OK4 and I'm happy with the knife in general but I found the handle to be too thin and narrow. It actually was uncomfortable on the palm between thumb and forefinger after hard use. So I wrapped some paracord round the handle, which I fed through a hole i'd punched in the pommel. This really did the trick- the modded handle is a perfect hand full, super comfy and nicely grippy. I love it and plan to use it loads.
It still fits in the sheath too. It's I little high but won't budge and takes a little more effort to draw out. I might make have a go at making a kydex sheath for it.
I have a question about the knot that creates the loop in the cord. I just used two overhand knots with the second under the first. This is nice and tight and won't slip but I wonder if there's a tidier knot I could use for the purpose?
Thanks fer looking! 😊

 

[TinkyPete]

Here are couple of ideas, for you.
Fancy cord wrap good for a flat handle.
Simple wrap if you have a hole in the end of your knife.
Simple flat wrap with loop so hidden away.

The last one has the wrap about half way down the blog. it can be used for many things when you want a wrap to boost the size of any handle on any tool and is a simple thing to do with cordage.

 

[Sieddy]

Thanks for your response TinkyPete those are really cool links. I'm not sure i could use those techniques on my OK4 (i'm just looking for a nice knot to make the lanyard loop) but if i get round to making a true paracord handle on a necker or summat i will definitely check these approaches out.
Have a good weekend!