Sword Knots - how to tie

[catalyst]

Can anyone provide direction on how to tie a sword knot (gold, infantry sword), or a good picture of one up close - I saw one from the 2 PPCLI COC parade, which I tried to emulate.....but it didn't look too pretty.

 

[Strike]

Good luck tying one.

http://guthriewoods.com/index.php/swords/sword-accessories/infantry-sword-knot.html

 

[Occam]

Regarding the skills used to make such a knot; I would check out this thread - http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/79610.0

The knots used to make such ropework are not particularly difficult, nor are there a huge number of them to learn.  The hard part is getting them to look nice, where to use each one to get the desired effect, and of course having the patience to finish an intricate piece such as a sword knot.  There are quite a few online resources for ornamental knotwork such as bell ropes, etc., and they may have info about where to source the gold material to make such ropework.  Just make sure you're searching for "ornamental ropework" or "ornamental knotwork".

 

[Zoomie]

If you can afford the buy the sword - you can buy the sword knot.  If this is a CF issued sword - you should be issued the sword knot with it.

 

[Michael OLeary]

Folks, he's asking how to tie it on the sword.

From the Regimental Standing Orders of The RCR:

 

[Occam]

Folks, she's asking how to tie it on the sword.

That would make a hell of a lot more sense.  Big difference between tying a sword knot, and fastening a sword knot. 

Unless she were deliberately looking for a way to spend hours pulling her hair out unnecessarily, that is.  ;D

 

[catalyst]

Sorry, I guess I wasnt clear ..... Was at the mess too long I am asking how to tie it on the sword, as mine turned out not so good when I tried. Thanks for the instructions - ill try that

 

[PPCLI Guy]

There are two different knots?

Who knew?

 

[George Wallace]

Actually three. 

Michael

Do you have any illustrations for how the NCM/NCO knots are done up, or would they be the same as Junior officers?

 

[Michael OLeary]

Actually three. 

Michael

Do you have any illustrations for how the NCM/NCO knots are done up, or would they be the same as Junior officers?

"Senior Officers, Adjutants and RSMs will wear the sword knot loose."

"Junior Officers will wear the sword knot tight."

 

[Pusser]

I believe that swords knots vary from branch to branch, regiment to regiment, service to service, etc.

I think it would be best to ensure you get the right instructions for your particular situation.  Unfortunately, I can only coach you on a naval officer's sword not (essentially a figure-eight knot around the lower part of the basket).

 

[catalyst]

Success - my sword  knot now does not look look a) like a senior officers (no idea, learn something new every day)  and b) like crap

Now if only Canada Post would get back to work so I could get my belt...