Caracci lanyard.....

[MOLEXEY]

Does anyone have a good pic they can post of the Caracci lanyard that was shown in a post last year? I think I've figured out how to tie it but a picture would help.

Thanks in advance,

Martin

 

[Brian C]

Chris showed me how to tie it at the NYC Custom Knife Show in November & I think I even remember how. I'll try tying one & taking some pix as I do this weekend.

 

[MOLEXEY]

Brian, that would be great. I know how to tie the sinnet( I think that was what it was, I'm going on memory) I'm just not sure of the exact way it was worked into the lanyard.

 

[MTF3]

MOLEXY,

I am going to respond to this even though it will apply pressure to a task I am still working on. I am behind on this project and the V-man reminds me of this often, like he should.

I have some pictures of the lanyard plait on my laptop in town and I will post them when I get back in town. I am at home now. My photos are NOT of the orginal lanyard that Caracci tied but of an adapted version I am tying. Feel free to tie your own.

The plait is a flat plait that CJ also showed me how to tie. CJ is a fine person who will share his vast amount of knowledge with others. I have the highest respect for him. It makes a great tomahawk lanyard and watching CJ twirl one is way cool.

The lanyard I am tying is an adaptation of the flat plait that is detachable without having to untie the plait. I have twirled a Vietman hawk on one several times to test it for safety and knot security. You can untie three simple knots, detaching the laynard for throwing and re-tie it back without having to replait it. I use three knots to insure extra safety.

My local supply of 550 paracord dried up. Yes, I know where I can order some, but I haven't done that just yet. I have enough on hand to get Andy some fairly soon. Especially now since I just posted.

Please, without hesitation, give CJ Caracci all the credit for this plait. He is the one that showed me the knot. Call it the Caracci Lanyard, besides the "Melvin Lanyard" doesn't sound as cool.

Once I get them done, the only way anyone can get one of these detachable lanyards is through Andy Prisco and the American Tomahawk Company. Anyone waiting on one now, it is my fault, Andy doesn't have any yet. I will only ship them to Andy because, basically, I'm from Mississippi and we have a tendency to keep our word. Be patient with me.

Now I have to get busy before Andy volunteers me for one of CJ's demonstrations.

Melvin

 

[MOLEXEY]

Melvin, so it is a flat plait. That makes a little more sense and should be easier than what I was trying. I recently purchased a Strider SLCC and it has a lanyard tied as a square crown sinnet(like the pic below) which reminded me of Caracci's tomahawk lanyard. How many strands of cord are involved in your plait?

 

[MOLEXEY]

Matt(Vermonster) emailed me the original pic and here it is. is this the one your referring to Melvin/Brian ?

 

[NorthStarXO]

While I think I've got the plait down, I can't seem to end it. How do you seal off the ends?

Thanks for the awesome pics - they're helpful and the different styles are great!

 

[JonLL]

Hey all, I have been tying laynards for years learned a lot by visiting this site
http://www.scoutingresources.org.uk/knots_az3.html

ITS CALLED THE A-Z of KNOTS

Check it out if you want to.

J

 

[JonLL]

This web-site is also a great place to learn how to tie yourself silly
http://www.realknots.com/

CHECK IT OUT

Laynard less people are the true dead.

Unprepared with out you LANYARDS

J

 

[Brian C]

...Ok, this is a bit of a good news/bad news thing. I tied the lanyard as I remembered --

1. thread a doubled length of paracord through the lanyard hole;
2. pass the single ends through the loop;
3. fold the single ends back on themselves;
4. tie a series of simple overhand knots, alternating from one side of the doubled center lines to the other;
5. finish by melting the ends; and,
6. use a drop of super glue to secure the final knot.
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   This first pic shows the begining of the process.

 

[Brian C]

The good news is that the resulting lanyard works. It is adjustable and it does lock into place at different sizes.

The bad news is that the plait doesn't doesn't look like the original. The next pic shows the finished product.

 

[MOLEXEY]

Thanks Brian, that works and looks great. Here's a pic of my VH with the lanyard and my NG Ranger waiting its turn.

 

[Brian C]

You're welcome, Molexey. I'm glad it worked out for you. I'm looking forward to seeing the detachable one that Melvin is talking about.