Making another braided leather handle wrap with more explanation on how I braid these things

I am making a handle for a fireplace tool and decided that this would be a good opportunity to show this again with some minor variations. I spend a little more time explaining how to bind laces on and how to start braiding. I also show how I make leather collars that I tack on to the wooden core to add some bulk to the knots covering each end of the braid. For more information on braiding, see this book (Amazon affiliate link): The needle I used is a Perma-lok needle: I also used a lacing fid: The tool I use to cut lace: Useful leather work tools and supplies (Amazon affiliate links) Hand stitching needles I use: A nice set of pricking irons for punching stitching holes: Edge beveler: Gum tragacanth to burnish edges: Round knife I used before I made my own: https://am