I made this particular knob handle for a gear shift on a truck. The same general idea can be used to cover many different types of tool handles.
1/2" leather lace is available in my Etsy shop: https://bransonsgeneralstore.etsy.com/listing/941944298/5-yards-12-inch-leather-lace?utm_source=Copy&utm_medium=ListingManager&utm_campaign=Share&utm_term=so.lmsm&share_time=1694189338816
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