Attach lanyard?

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Hi

I'm not sure if I have the correct forum. This may belong in prac tac as the tool isn't a blade but a half inch wide section of tubing.

I need to attach a length of 550 para-cord to a piece of tube a little larger around than an average thumb. It is about the size of half inch pipe.


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The para-cord doesn't hold a larks head knott as it come loose when tension is off.
 
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I'm having a very weird visual, but a larks head sounds about right. Any pictures to help get a better idea?
 
Thanks for the replies.

The knives have a hole in the end.

I've now tried a hangman's knot and it seems to work just fine. I only used a couple of loops, though, instead of the trad "13." 2 or 3 loops seem to work fine.

Thanks again.
 
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You're probably looking for something as simple as a a Jug Sling Hitch (http://www.layhands.com/knots/Knots_Miscellaneous.htm #10).

You could also do a clove hitch and a figure eight doubled back to finish it off. Tie a figure eight and leave it a bit loose. Also leave the working end a bit long. Tie a clove hitch around the pipe and then double back on the figure eight with the working end.
 
You might try a cat's paw knot, like a larks head, but doesn't slip like one. Or maybe a couple of constrictor knots with the cord ends, doubled...

A couple of example pics with paracord shown tied onto my 3AA LED Maglite. For a more secure grip, the cord should be tied over the knurling or a piece of grip tape, and a cord lock on the loop can help too, snugged up against the knot or tightened up against the wrist when in use...

Cat's paw knot
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Constrictor knots, single and double
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Your pics are much better than the instructions, Stormdrane. Thanks.

I now have all I need. Thanks, everyone, for answering.
 
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