For those that lanyard / fob their knives - post up!

[Diomedes Industries]

Who puts a lanyard / fob on the handle of their knives? If so, can you post a picture of what you do and how you do it?

Why do you put a lanyard on the knife and what purpose does it serve?

Thanks,

TF

 

[iBlade]

No photos, but mine is there as a loop that I can put my wrist through if i feel the need, mainly if I am using it in the wet, or on a hillside, up a tree, etc when I do not feel like taking a hike to reclaim my knife...

 

[Rupestris]

I use a leather lanyard on my knives with a bead or piece of antler. The leather is not a loop but two free strands with a knot on the end of each.

Slide the bead up and it is snag-free. Slide the bead down to create a loop (adjustable too).

I use the loop when using the knife around water or in the snow. Keeps me from dropping it and if I do drop it in the snow, the lanyard should make it easier to find as it probably isn't going to sink into the snow as far.

 

[baldtaco-II]

I seldom use them. As a rule there has to be an immediate and salient threat of loss before I do.

If I needed some finger loop Cat's Cradle just so I could grip the knife better I'd get a knife with a handle that was better suited. And in accordance with the philosophy of “always cut toward your mate”; if a big chopper is going to fly from my hand for some unfortunate reason, I want it a proper exit and dispatch, flown yonder, where it can't get me.

I do keep one on the SAK. That's different. The SAK gets so little attention. I am always aware of where my knives proper are because I can see them. The SAK I tend to assume is still in the pouch. I've got that on one of those little lanyards that come with cheap phones. It's just enough for security, and when I snap the link open the little tail still attached to the SAK is too trivial to be annoying.

 

[defaultuser]

I usually put a lanyard on my choppers for security when I swing. Also, if I use my knives over water, when climbing, or any similar activity where the knife might be lost if dropped, I take the extra time to use the lanyard.

The FLO (Fob Like Object) on my small Sebenza is because I like to grab it when I reach for the knife in my pocket, and when I hold the knife, my pinky is holding the FLO.

The only reason why I have a fob on my para is because I had a paracord piece lying around

 

[Marcelo Cantu]

I mostly use mine to aid in unsheathing since I tend to favor deep pouches. I also use them sometimes on three finger tpye handles as it adds an extra measure of leverage and security in use. I am guilty however on putting one on for looks on certain knives. I'll add pics to this post later.

 

[Rupestris]

I usually put a lanyard on my choppers for security when I swing.

Oddly enough, choppers are one type of knife I'll never put a lanyard on.

I'll admit, once when swinging a BK7 at a small Sumac tree, I lost my grip on the knife. I did have a lanyard and once it left my hand I had a sharp, heavy knife attached to my wrist and moving fast in a rather erratic and unpredictable way. Scared the snot out of me.

If I ever lose my grip on a chopper again, I want it to keep moving in one direction. Preferably, away from my skin.

 

[otis williams]

i've got a simple lanyard on my trailmaster, and on a couple of machetes. i just put my thumb through and let the rest go around the back of my hand, so it has some extra security, but if i fall, i can let go readily. just put a fob on my little crkt snap-lock, so i can fish it out of whatever pocket it's in easily. i took the pocket clip off, so the knife's ambidextrous now.

 

[hector81]

I use it on my bigger knives to have more control when chopping.
I wrap the lanyard around my thumb, and it goes around my hand, this locks the blade in hand.
Ill post a picture soon.

 

[j williams]

I have been using one like this on my gunny. The cord lock makes it very adjustable.

 

[hector81]

here it is

this way the knife is not going anywhere and like rupestris said, having the lanyard around your wrist when chopping is very very dangerous.
so wrapping around your thumb and going around your hand makes sure that the knife is not going to fly off your hand.
and if the lanyard its a bit loose you just have to give a few twists to the paracord to make it tighter.
hope this helps.

 

[DOC-CANADA]

I have one on my Buck Alpha Dorado - I find it handy for pulling the knife out of my pocket. Also, undo 1 loop, and the rest unravels like a daisy chain, giving you enough 550 for a bow drill fire.

I also like it on my chopper (Machax) for control.

I don't use them on mid length knives, generally.

Doc

 

[Josh K]

Not my pictures, I just make the things.

 

[ratamahatta]

I put them on for when I'm skinning an animal in the wild, I don't lose my knife when I put it down!!!!!

 

[pict]

I put a simple no-snag lanyard on the knives I loan out that also holds a BSA Hotspark. I don't use them much but I do teach them how to use it if they are in a place they could lose the knife. It also holds the sparker that gets tucked under their belt for retention. Mac

 

[fujita yuji]

Sorry for the pict posted some time ago.

It serves as a belay, not to lose precious knife.
Secondly, the cord lock works as a finger guard.

 

[w.t. anderson]

I use a lanyard on my fixed 3-4 inch blade EDCs for several very good reasons: On my pocket carry, a lanyard fob hanging out of the pocket or a monkey fist lanyard tucked under my belt suspends the knife and sheath upright in its proper place and easy to access rather than sagging down to the bottom. It also makes the knife feel weightless and reduces the pocket print. I also tend to slip my little finger through the lanyard loop so that I can instantly open my hand to grasp an object or climb without dropping or laying down the knife - a quick flip of the wrist brings the suspended knife back into my hand when I'm ready to use it again. Hope these suggestions help.
Cheers,
"Bloody Bill"

 

[bradpierson26]

RC-4 and BM Grip n D2

 

[baliodude]

They are nice for show but ,for me, they get dirty(blood,food,fat,etc) and are simply not practical.

 

[Noshtero]

On larger knives, I like one for grip security.

On smaller ones, it's usually there to aid in unsheathing.