Firesteel lanyards

[u812]

I want to ask a question.
I came across some 1/8 x 2 in firesteels and thought that size would tie up great inside a lanyard.
Now I can tie the cord about 3/4 in down and leave it as a handle or I can cover the steel completely.What way would you rather have.
Heres a pic of one I am tying for my mini uncle mojo.

Heres a pic of the finished handle fire lanyard and covered fire lanyard.

 

[hlee]

Assuming that you can easily push the steel out for use, while maintaining the wrap sufficiently tight that it can serve as a secure housing and a handle, I say wrap the whole thing. It won't be any longer, not much wider, imperceptibly heavier, and will protect the firesteel and its surroundings from bumps and dings.

 

[u812]

If it is wrapped all the way it would have to be unwrapped to use.Maybe just about half way or so and use the rest as the handle.
I figure these will be for emergency use as they are much smaller than the big ones with handles.Still big enough for several dozen fires though.