Sword Knots Supplier and Manufacturer

A sword knot (also called a sabre knot or tassel) is a short cord looped
around the hilt or wrist and finished with a decorative knot or tassel
(often an “acorn” or bullion knot). Originally functional (to stop a weapon
being dropped) and later largely ceremonial and regimental.

Main types

Bullion (wire) knot — made from bullion wire or metallic threads; common
for dress/ceremonial knots.

Silk or cotton tassel knot — softer, often used for less formal or
historical recreations.

Leather thong / lanyard — plain, functional, sometimes used on cavalry
swords.

Braided lanyard style — woven cords, sometimes with metal ends or fittings.

Typical parts / terms

Loop — fits over the wrist or hilt.

Neck — the short cord segment between loop and tassel.

Acorn / boss — the decorative cap at the top of the tassel (common on
bullion knots).

Tassel / fringe — the hanging threads or wire strands.

Uses & etiquette

Practical origin: secure weapon to hand in cavalry/melee.

Modern: indicates rank/regiment/appointment, part of full-dress uniform, or
simply decorative.

Placement: usually looped around the guard or pommel; on some swords
(British, Commonwealth) the knot is worn so the tassel hangs on the outside
of the wrist when carried.

Identifying regimental or period knots

Color: regimental colours often encoded (e.g., royal blue, scarlet, white).

Material: bullion → dress/ceremonial; leather → service/field.

Acorn vs plain tassel: acorn usually higher-grade/infantry officers or
ceremonial; plain for NCOs or enlisted in some services.
(If you tell me a country/period, I can be specific.)

Care & storage

Keep bullion knots dry and avoid crushing the bullion threads.

Store tassels flat or hung to avoid squashing the fringe.

For bullion: gentle dusting; for silk: light brushing and avoid moisture.
Don’t machine wash.

Quick: make a simple silk sword knot (DIY)

Cut two lengths of cord: one 60–80 cm (loop/neck), one 40–60 cm (tassel
bundle).

Fold the 60–80 cm cord to form a loop; secure with a temporary clamp.

Place the tassel bundle folded in half under the neck of the loop so the
fold forms the tassel top.

Wrap a short fine cord tightly around the neck where loop and tassel meet
(this makes the “acorn” band). Tie secure, tuck ends.

Trim tassel ends evenly. Optional: add a decorative bead or short bullion
wrap over the top.

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I can:

Create a step-by-step photo tutorial or printable pattern.

Show historic/regimental examples (I’ll fetch images & sources).

Draft purchase recommendations or replication specs (materials, dimensions)
for a particular army or era.

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Minimum Order: 100 pieces

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