I suppose your right ST. I stand corrected.

Its really not that hard......And if someone like you who is good with tools is gun shy it might make others who are even less confident prone to not even try. A modest amount of trial and error and you will have discreet wire leaders with less components.......components such as crimps which are notorious for failure especially in smaller diameters. Simple is better.

KF gave the key earlier. Tie both ends and then pull tight by grabbing both terminal components with pliers in each hand...... being careful to wear safety glasses. I always wear safety glasses even when working with single strand lest I twirl it around and scratch. When tightening a slow steady pull is better than a quick jerking motion IMO.