I need some help with my recently bought practice sword. I used to take karate and we placed with foam swords before, but i figured i get this sword on my recent weekend trip to Wisconsin dells, it was like 15 bucks, but thought it seemed decent to practice with for exercise and as a less-lethal weapon if need be. But running into two primary problems.
As you can see, the wrap for the handle is off. I tried to re-wrap it myself and didn't last. It had some adhesive on the handle itself, but it was sticky and not very helpful. The guard is also just a rubber piece on top, which slides a bit when I get my hand to close to it as I'm swinging. I put a hair tie on it and seem to help a bit, but I'd like to get something better.
Are their any products you guys recommend to get a better wrap or even like a more modernized grip for it that just slips or clamps on, I can try a wrap again if need be. I was also gonna look into a butt guard of some kind, something simple like rubber just to keep a wrap on and so it doesn't chip again.
I'd also take any tips for help maintaining it as well so it lasts, I dont plan to hit anything per se with it, so I doubt it'll break