Lanyard or Fob?

Lanyard or No Lanyard?

  • Lanyard

  • No Lanyard

Results are only viewable after voting.
Aquaholicc

Aquaholicc

Joined
Oct 17, 2016
Messages
1,027
Is this purely a cosmetic deal for everyone or is there some sort of "self-defense" training that I missed out on? Does it help you draw the knife from the pocket faster or is it just a cool fashion statement, like that awesome chain on your wallet thats connected to the belt loop;)?

To me...just seem like they serve no purpose and even though I admit some lanyards looks pretty sharp with certain blades I would never actually bite the bullet and purchase one solely because I feel as if it would get in the way when I ask my knife to perform a task or somehow ruin the beautiful ergo's of the knife? Anyone else feel this way or am I just a uneducated prick?
 
I don't get them either, at all. I have zero interest in a lanyard and or a bead on a folding knife in my pocket.
I understand that many do and I expect to be in the minority here.
 
3fifty7 said:
I don't get them either, at all. I have zero interest in a lanyard and or a bead on a folding knife in my pocket.
I understand that many do and I expect to be in the minority here.
Click to expand...
At least I'm not the only one..
 
halden.doerge said:

0:15 seconds in, for my take on lanyards.
Click to expand...
Im stoked you know this guy! I first saw this exact stand-up a few years backed and learned recently he died from a overdose, If you haven't watched the full bit then your missing out. Funny guy for sure!
 
I usually put a short run of snake brade on my folders that I EDC because it helps me draw it from my pocket. It's just more convenient is all. I've tried the fashion statement kind with beads or whatever and I find they tend to make my knife a bit clunky, get in the way, and add weight, catch on things, etc. etc. For large choppers/ machetes I put a lanyard that catches on my thumb and wraps around my hand to help avoid the knife flying out my hand after fatigue sets in. I put a little wrist lanyard on a small spyderco folder when I'm at the beach so it's right there as I make up fishing poles, tie knots, clean fish, plus I don't lose it. On knives where there's a short handle I use a longer snake braid to extend the handle and give better grip. On knives with no pocket clip it makes it easy to draw the knife from the pocket or give a little better grip when fumbling through my lighter and change to draw the knife from my pocket.

IMO lanyards have practical uses when used/ made to be useful. If they're made to be like an exotic piercing for your knife they tend to look like a fashion statement, get in the way, and draw attention like any other weird piece of jewelry. :D
 
Korean Hog said:
I usually put a short run of snake brade on my folders that I EDC because it helps me draw it from my pocket. It's just more convenient is all. I've tried the fashion statement kind with beads or whatever and I find they tend to make my knife a bit clunky, get in the way, and add weight, catch on things, etc. etc. For large choppers/ machetes I put a lanyard that catches on my thumb and wraps around my hand to help avoid the knife flying out my hand after fatigue sets in. I put a little wrist lanyard on a small spyderco folder when I'm at the beach so it's right there as I make up fishing poles, tie knots, clean fish, plus I don't lose it. On knives where there's a short handle I use a longer snake braid to extend the handle and give better grip. On knives with no pocket clip it makes it easy to draw the knife from the pocket or give a little better grip when fumbling through my lighter and change to draw the knife from my pocket.

IMO lanyards have practical uses when used/ made to be useful. If they're made to be like an exotic piercing for your knife they tend to look like a fashion statement, get in the way, and draw attention like any other weird piece of jewelry. :D
Click to expand...
Alright I stand corrected about lanyard being COMPLETELY useless, as your examples on the beach and whatnot make sense BUT thats the only way I'd use/put one on any knife.
 
For me, knife lanyards perform two functions:

1) On really small knives they function as a handle extension. For example, I added a lanyard to my Christy knife to make it safer to open one-handed by allowing me to grip it further back.

2) They help me identify judgmental douchebags.
 
I voted pro lanyard because I own one knife with a lanyard. I don't normally use one but, I like having the option.

I could see keeping lanyards on my knives if everything went belly up and I had to bug out.
 
I only have a lanyard on two knives. My GEC Bullnose and my Bradford Guardian. Useless on something I can get a full grip on
 
Aquaholicc said:
Alright I stand corrected about lanyard being COMPLETELY useless, as your examples on the beach and whatnot make sense BUT thats the only way I'd use/put one on any knife.
Click to expand...
That's kind of what I mean. I personally find it convenient, but I don't see where it'd be necessary.
It just helps my hands hold the knife basically. If you don't like lanyards then it's whatever :D I don't think the gates of heaven will open and your knife will be like never before if you happened to put a tail, lanyard, or the like on your knife. I don't know...:rolleyes: the lanyard thing seems to be getting that dead horse smell anyway. :poop:

I oughta mention though that I have a few knives where , never mind being useless, a lanyard just plain ole sucks and gets in the way :D
 
^ :) (SpyMasher Post) Do as you will - ME? - I prefer not to have things dangling off my knife. No judgement - simply personal preference.

Ray
 
sabre cat said:
I voted pro lanyard because I own one knife with a lanyard. I don't normally use one but, I like having the option.

I could see keeping lanyards on my knives if everything went belly up and I had to bug out.
Click to expand...
The only pro to a lanyard is if you find yourself surrounded 360 degrees by hostiles and you need to spin your blade around like its a bola to make yourself impenetrable from all angles? I don't know? ;)
Korean Hog said:
That's kind of what I mean. I personally find it convenient, but I don't see where it'd be necessary.
It just helps my hands hold the knife basically. If you don't like lanyards then it's whatever :D I don't think the gates of heaven will open and your knife will be like never before if you happened to put a tail, lanyard, or the like on your knife. I don't know...:rolleyes: the lanyard thing seems to be getting that dead horse smell anyway. :poop:

I oughta mention though that I have a few knives where , never mind being useless, a lanyard just plain ole sucks and gets in the way :D
Click to expand...
Exactly my thoughts, oh well i just like hearing from other "knife nuts" on various topics. This one just came to mind. I feel its just more aesthetics (for the instagram "knife guy")
 
Yes on SAK and Mercator. No on fixed blades. So since I can't vote twice, each vote canceling the other, I won't vote at all.

Zieg

ETA: I use a lanyard on my SP101 and M1911A1 when riding.
 
At some point in this thread, you will become educated on the difference between a fob and a lanyard. They will come, they will educate you. It is inescapable.

Short version - a lanyard serves as an attachment point or retention mechanism. A loop big enough to go around your wrist to prevent you dropping your knife in the ocean or from the top of a ladder, or long enough to be attached to your belt or similar. Main goal is to prevent you dropping or losing it.

A fob is a shorter attachment, useful for keeping a knife from falling down into your pocket (if not clipped) and primarily making it easy to locate your knife and pull it out. For shorter knives, it can provide additional grip area. For example - I have a small Boker Keycom which is clipped to a small Fenix E15 flashlight. The pocket clip on the knife makes it into a pocket dangler for the flashlight, and the flashlight functions as a fob for the knife.
 
My Chris Reeve 25 came with a lanyard/fob. It doesn't bother me & it's still on.
 
Well, fobs (short lanyards) are handy for hauling out a knife from a pocket sheath (I have one on my Sebbie 21 that I carry in a flat leather sheath). Real lanyards, that you can loop around your neck to keep from dropping your blade when you're in the rigging unfurling sails, or on any watercraft where you might drop it, may be useful. For anything else, though, they're a PITA as they get caught on stuff.
 
Aquaholicc said:
Is this purely a cosmetic deal
Click to expand...

By lanyard I am thinking a loop or leash threaded through the handle or bail.
I NEVER USE ONE.
but
If I were to work high in the air or over water (wading or on a boat) I would certainly rope in as it were. Be a drag to loose a knife in the drink or . . . oops :oops: :( . . . drop it and have it transfix a hard hat down bellow.
Knife ? ? ? NOPE !
Not mine.
I forgot mine at home today.
No, no, no not mine. Some other body's :rolleyes:
 
Never had one on any of my knives. Never going to say never though..just don't have a reason yet.
 
I don't want to get into what is or isn't a lanyard, but on some knives I do like to have on them what I consider to be a lanyard.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top