Helmet cord

[Steffieeee]

An old kabuto helmet cord, the one that goes through loops in the helmet and ties under the menpo.ty

[Bugyotsuji]

Shinobu-no-o it’s called. They come in brand new, to old and dusty, shredded and falling apart. Genuine old silk perishes naturally so it will have no strength in it. You are wanting a Shinobu-no-o just for looks, i.e. display, right?

[Steffieeee]

Yes piers just for display. I don't want a new one but something that doesn't turn to dust instantly might be a good idea

[Bugyotsuji]

We do full armour displays here and the members use a variety of ropes, from genuinely authentic to some not quite so. A good thick cord will look much better than nothing for the time being, at least until you can upgrade. I have a bag of assorted cords here but I’m a million miles away! My wife covered a genuine old one for me in a silk sausage bag which she sewed and then turned inside out. A long tight fit, I was amazed that she had even attempted it after just one cursory glance at an old silk cover.

[Steffieeee]

I'd rather just wait to get an old real one rather than use something else. Otherwise once it's in there it will stay there forever..