I'd never heard of a sword knot (not surprising). I've found images of them on swords, and apart from swords, and officers wearing them with swords, but I still can't figure out how they work. Somehow, they keep the sword from slipping out of your hand. Are there any diagrams or videos that show this?
As someone who knits, I was fascinated how he used a wooden rod and a sort of "threader" to tie parts of the knot. I didn't realize how closely related knot tying and other textile arts were.
The cover of some of the sword knots you link to are clearly stockinette stitch from knitting.
I'd never heard of a sword knot (not surprising). I've found images of them on swords, and apart from swords, and officers wearing them with swords, but I still can't figure out how they work. Somehow, they keep the sword from slipping out of your hand. Are there any diagrams or videos that show this?
It was literally the equivalent of tying down your equipment with 550 cord. Specifically, mounted soldiers would have them tied to their wrists
Okay, so down the rabbit hole. Because I can.
Thanks for the link! I actually found a youtube video showing how to tie the "acorn" from 550 cord. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjKQ0eTE1fg
As someone who knits, I was fascinated how he used a wooden rod and a sort of "threader" to tie parts of the knot. I didn't realize how closely related knot tying and other textile arts were.
The cover of some of the sword knots you link to are clearly stockinette stitch from knitting.
https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/292796-sword-knots/
Interesting to note here the similarities and differences between the German army and the ones they opposed in the World Wars.