FB,
If you use a small loop of thin wire,picture hanging wire works well,you place the loop about 1/3 from the end of the wraps and wrap over the loop of wire. make sure the loop extends past where you plan on ending the handle,then when you finish the wraps,slip the tag end into the loop,make sure you leave enough tag to pull all the way back to where you started the wire loop. Then just pull the tag back and under the wraps,use a fine blade,razor,and cut it between the wraps.
This will make the end disappear and leave it buried under the wraps. You could also use a whipfinish to make the handle and that will bury the tag in much the same manner. I've bent coathanger wire to make an extra large whipfinish tool,but I find I can use my hands just as well.All you need is a 3rd hand,,a vise will do in a pinch...
and with alittle thought you can even make the loop for the handle and the handle wraps all out of 1 continuous piece of cord.
If the cord your useing is too thin you can braid several strands together to make a thicker cord,a dab of super glue can help hold the braides together before you start to wrap it. Leather works real well too,any old belt can be used.The wire loop technique is pretty much the best way to do handles made of leather.
Hope these tips help,you can always rewrap the handle as long as you have enough cord.
