Uhhh... Wings has a few options when making the UVmaps. Did you try 'em all? I like the projection way of mapping over the unfolding. Also note it's best to go with the higher resolution map settings since you'll have more room to work with. Pictured is a simple sword that I made and textured using wings and its mapping.

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