Lanyard hole just decoration or what?

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RobertHankins

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I was pondering that today.
Many knives have Lanyard holes...but how often do they really get used?

When was the last time you actually put a lanyard around your wrist?
or are they just for decoration...
 
I use the lanyards everytime I go canoeing, camping, or out in the boat. But I use them differently. I tie one end to a belt loop, and the other through the lanyard hole of my knife. When I'm not having fun, I like the way the lanyard looks when I'm just doing the daily grind.

Jason
 
My experience is that the lanyard gets in the way of my getting a secure grip.

Another thing is that I have small hands, so I don't need a lanyard to be an extension of the handle.
 
Thanks for the input.
Just wondering how others felt. I personally don't use a lanyard unless I am doing a cutting contest or a test on a blade.
 
I rarely keep a lanyard tied on my knife.

With that said, when I head into the field, fishing, hiking, riding etc, if I think of it I usually grab a knife with a lanyard hole and use and retractable device I bought at Gander Mountain to secure the blade to my body so I don't lose it.

If I know there's a high risk for losing a knife and I'll never find it again I won't grab one without the ability to be tied off.

Does that mean I only buy knives with lanyard holes, no but it's a nice feature.

Another point, IMO it's a waste to have a tip down knife have a lanyard hole, who wants all of that crap in their pocket. If you're going to put a lanyard hole on a folder at least make it tip up carry...
 
Originally posted by cpirtle
Another point, IMO it's a waste to have a tip down knife have a lanyard hole, who wants all of that crap in their pocket. If you're going to put a lanyard hole on a folder at least make it tip up carry...
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Very good point. I agree.

Michael
 
but for dummy cords as well.

You can't imagine how easy it is to lose your blade in the woods or in a river!
 
For me, the lanyard hole is very important, especially when I carry my Sebbies. I run a split ring through the hole, then clip a lanyard or a carabiner onto the split ring. That way I can go hiking without having to worry about my knife slipping out of my pocket.
 
I use the Lanyard hole on my Cold Steel Bolo Machete and I don´t want to miss it on it.

I really attach a lanyard to my other knives, though.
 
You guys are making some good points.
I can see where it would be real easy to loose a blade out in the woods.
Not too much fun on a hike or camping trip when you don't have a good blade at your side!
 
I find it makes my large sebi much easier to get out of my pocket or G2 sheath.

Also it looks cool and somehow makes a knife look less like a weapon and more like a tool. Which is a good thing...:rolleyes: !!!:p
 
Lanyard holes are a "must have" on choppers. I use lanyards on my tip up folders as it helps in retrieval from the pocket. I use the lanyard on all my fixed blades if they come so equipped. That is to say, I do a hangman's knot on all my fixed blades so it'll be there in case I need a lanyard on any given occasion. It's just a good thing to have IMO.
 
Well, I am currently trying one on my Mini Commander. Mostly because I just learned to tie the monkey's fist knot. I have a small lanyard approx 3" which is a reeve's knot, ending in a small monkey's fist. So far, my thoughts are...it doesn't get in the way of a stable grip because it dangles beside the clip while in my pocket. When I draw the knife, it seems to naturally go between the ring and pinky finger. I guess this could add to the security in a way. Also it looks cool. As to whether or not I will keep it, the jury is still out, but I haven't found a reason not to yet.

I also use one on my Chive as pictured below (I took this pic for another post, and haven't taken one of the Commander yet)

Mike

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I never used one. I think they are a waste, But apparently other do use them. I thought that they were primarily there b/c the hole was used in machining them. Something to do with the manufacturing of them, I guess I was wrong, But I could have swore I read something of that nature in the Chris Reeves site. :confused:
 
Hey y'all,

I like lanyard holes, but I've never liked how they look with a cord through them. I think they look good unadorned even though that is their purpose.

Those little gear keeper things work well. I really like them. :)

Regards,
John
 
That little gear keeper thing is neat.

What about a premade lanyard that is easy to clip onto the knife and is heavy enough to satisfy the heavy knife abusers...maybe long enough to do the Monkey knot thing;)
What do you think?
 
Originally posted by TheBadGuy
I thought that they were primarily there b/c the hole was used in machining them.
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The CRK Sebenza and Umfaan do have holes in the titanium slabs from the machining process, but these aren't the lanyard holes. They are located at the back of the cut for the integral lock.

On some decorated CRKs, they get filled with a gemstone, or have a design engraved around them.
 
I suppose that a lanyard is handy on a fixed-blade for chopping but I don't like them because they get in the way of rapid grip changes (e.g. from forward to reverse grip).

RL
 
Originally posted by RobertHankins
What about a premade lanyard that is easy to clip onto the knife and is heavy enough to satisfy the heavy knife abusers...maybe long enough to do the Monkey knot thing;)
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Good idea.

Take a length of cord and tie a lanyard, but not attached to the knife, just leave a loop about an inch long where the knife would be. Then push the loop through a lanyard hole, and feed the lanyard through the loop on the other side of the hole, and pull it tight. Now you've got an easily removable lanyard, that won't have to be retied when you put it back on.
 
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