I had a question for you guys about a pair of lanyards that were attached to these two combat elite folders on the cover of a Tactical Knife mag, i wanted to know what material that is because i thought it was shoelaces at first and i tried the shoelaces and it didnt work they were to big i really want that lanyard design for one of my knives but cant find the right material if any of you knew your info would be greatly appreciated.
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Lanyard Material?
- Thread starter A.R.K.G
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I would imagine they were made from paracord. Paracord is basically a well made shoelace 
Paracord is available in all different colors, patterns, sizes, and I would imagine texture, so look around and find one you like. 550 paracord is popular for knives, I believe (the number designation specifies the holding capacity of the paracord in pounds).
Paracord is available in all different colors, patterns, sizes, and I would imagine texture, so look around and find one you like. 550 paracord is popular for knives, I believe (the number designation specifies the holding capacity of the paracord in pounds).- Joined
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For MilSpec 550 pounds is the minimum breaking strength. Holding strength is usually defined as 1/4 breaking strength. In other words you want a saftey factor of 4 times the lifted weight. The average man (200 lb.) can climb on a doubled paracord. But mountain climbers usually require a saftey factor of 8. After all, their life literally depends on it.
I just bought a 1200 ft. roll that I tested out at 710 pounds at break. That's pretty good cord!
I have tested some others at between 225 and 375 lb., like the stuff you find at hunting and hardware stores.
Polyester is better for handle wraps because it will not stretch as much as nylon which is the spec material for 550 Paracord.
I just bought a 1200 ft. roll that I tested out at 710 pounds at break. That's pretty good cord!
I have tested some others at between 225 and 375 lb., like the stuff you find at hunting and hardware stores.
Polyester is better for handle wraps because it will not stretch as much as nylon which is the spec material for 550 Paracord.