UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons Edged Weapons Accoutrements Forum Tying a Portepee on an Army Dagger

This is my general procedure for a Kriegsmarine tie but also applies to Heer as they are easier. The key is to tie the portepee in reverse and be patient. In other words start at the cross guard and end at the pommel. Keep the acorn tight up against the cross guard when you start so that you maximize the amount of cord available to tie the cross guard knot and loop at the pommel. Tie the cross guard knot in reverse. Next remove the pommel. You will need to made an inside loop of the cord and slide it over the uppermost part of the grip. Replace the pommel and slide the inside loop up over the base of the now seated pommel. Then work your way down starting at the pommel loop taking out the slack and tightening the knot as you go. This will give you a firmly set in place knot with the slack taken out so that the acorn swings freely. This is particularly necessary on navy blades. Take your time. I can do a Kriegsmarine knot in about 15 minutes. An army in 5. Its just practice but I have never found it to be much fun. It is frustrating your first few times. The illustrations provided above are an excellent reference. Good luck.