Best lanyard for a large chopper?

corwise

corwise

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When chopping with my FBM, even when wearing gloves, my hand eventually gets tired and I can feel the handle slide forward a little with each swing. Tying a lanyard to the rear of the handle (which I do with small knives to keep them from getting lost) wouldn't do much good. I've seen pictures of lanyards in the front center hole of the handle, but never one good enough that I could figure out how it works. Can someone explain the right way to tie/use one of the forward lanyard setups? Pics of course are greatly apprecaited. This is probably pretty simple, but curious how most folks on here set it up. Thanks much.

Dave
 
anything you like... its mostly preference, but I found that I dont like heavy metal objects on the ends of my lanyards on large knives. Although they look cool. Once they wack you a couple of times when your beating your chopper. Umm, they quickly become a pain!

Just my experience. Keep the trinkets on small items.

Rokjok cool link and I also have a sharp thingII. ITs amazing and I suggest everyone to have one!

ITs an incredible knife and with an OKU sheath its one of the best values Ive seen in a while.
 
I put a length of paracord through the top rivet. And twist it around my wrist once or twice. Here's a picture... CGFBM top left.
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This one's a little better.
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When you get tired - STOP :thumbup:

Rest and then resume operations
 
I use the lanyard through the front rivet hole.

If I have gloves on, I tend to give the lanyard a bit more snug.

If on bare wrist I usually leave it a bit loose, and just use it as a safety line.

a tight lanyard of para cord can tear a hole in your wrist.

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If you leave it loose, when/if it comes out of your hand it can flop around more and possibly cut you. I keep it snug, but not tight. I'd rather have it fly out of my hand than flip around and tag me. I keep it so that if I open my hand... the knife stays in place... pressed against my palm.
 
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I recomend what I call the "Pinky Lanyard" which is just a small loop loke a hangman's knot at the butt of the handle. It is similar to the typical lanyard that comes with Sebenzas and other Chris Reeve knives. Just slip the pinky finger into it while your chopping and your knife will feel much more secure. It is very similar to a Kerambit where the pinky in use with the other fingers affords extremely strong grip. It's really cool to use when walking the knife hangs down a bit and can be swung with ease. It is also very easy to desengage if you have any problem. My 2 sense.
 
I'm a fan of a quick paracord d-guard. Not a big open one, but one that's fairly snug around the hand, with the tail ends through the lowest handle rivet.
 
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