Lanyards work great for small folders

[DangerZone98]

As usual, Gary takes the prize for finesse. Well done! Gary W. Graley

@hhmoore
Whatever you want to call it, I have several knives to which I have tied knotted pieces of 550 paracord.
(I think I would rather misuse the word "lanyard" than continuously repeat "knotted pieces of 550 paracord", so if you will pardon me, misuse it, I will.)

I most frequently tie lanyards to small knives, but I also have one on an SAK Farmer, which isn't all that small. I always tie them for the same reason, they make the knife easier to find in the cargo pockets of my pants where I commonly carry them. Has nothing to do with holding it during use, and I have not attached lanyards to any of my knives which have pocket clips.

Small tinker

Couple of little guys.

Awesome pics!

Next time I'll get 550 cord instead of 750 cord. 750 was noticeably stiffer compared to the 550 I used to have.

 

[Stelth]

I find a lanyard on small knives very helpful. I slip one or two fingers through the loop when I hold it.

 

[DangerZone98]

I find a lanyard on small knives very helpful. I slip one or two fingers through the loop when I hold it.

Great idea!

 

[Bloodloss]

Good points and interesting opinions here. I once received quite a slice on my middle finger when the blade on my mini Presidio 2 deployed while retrieving it from my fifth pocket. Pretty sure the opposite side thumb stud and tight pocket were to blame. Nevertheless, I removed the thumb studs on the mini Presidio 2 and then added some kind of knot to all of my tip up folders. It allows me to keep fingers out of the way while giving a little tug on the knot to make sure the blade isn't snagging and deploying.

 

[Stelth]

Great idea!

Thank you!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Good points and interesting opinions here. I once received quite a slice on my middle finger when the blade on my mini Presidio 2 deployed while retrieving it from my fifth pocket. Pretty sure the opposite side thumb stud and tight pocket were to blame. Nevertheless, I removed the thumb studs on the mini Presidio 2 and then added some kind of knot to all of my tip up folders. It allows me to keep fingers out of the way while giving a little tug on the knot to make sure the blade isn't snagging and deploying.

Hence your forum name no doubt.
I’ve had the same thing happen to me also on several knives that had dual thumb studs, including the line of Sebenza’s as well. An alarming situation every time I realize it happened!
G2

 

[DangerZone98]

Good points and interesting opinions here. I once received quite a slice on my middle finger when the blade on my mini Presidio 2 deployed while retrieving it from my fifth pocket. Pretty sure the opposite side thumb stud and tight pocket were to blame. Nevertheless, I removed the thumb studs on the mini Presidio 2 and then added some kind of knot to all of my tip up folders. It allows me to keep fingers out of the way while giving a little tug on the knot to make sure the blade isn't snagging and deploying.

Perhaps the detent was a little loose as well? Though I can see how thumstuds can catch on a tight pocket.

 

[Bloodloss]

Perhaps the detent was a little loose as well? Though I can see how thumstuds can catch on a tight pocket

Yeah, good point. Seems about right to me, although both of the Benchmade folders I have can be opened by inertia ( by quickly swiping your arm downward bringing it to a sudden halt). I was able to recreate the issue (without stabbing myself again) before settling on a solution. One reason, after gaining some experience with knives over the last couple years, I am liking Spyderco folders more and more.

 

[Knives&Lint]

Timely thread, as I noticed it last night shortly after tying some paracord to my Jurassic. I used to be opposed to them, but in the past year or so I have come to embrace them. It certainly makes some knives easier to deploy from the pocket and allows for better purchase on some small knives; but if I'm being honest with myself the fact that it's another way to somewhat customize, think about, and generally play with my knives does factor in . I often use leather as well. Ironically, I have yet to do it to any of my Dragonfly's, as I typically carry those back pocket and don't want the extra bulk. Either way there's no right or wrong here, just personal preference.

 

[353]

Never was a big lanyard fan untill I put this on my go-to SAK.

I can just pull the knife out of both sheath and pocket really easy one handed. Love it!

 

[sodak]

That's me as well. I find them useful for getting the knife out of the pocket, don't really use them to improve the grip. But if it works for you, more power to you!

 

[Owen K.]

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[DangerZone98]

Timely thread, as I noticed it last night shortly after tying some paracord to my Jurassic. I used to be opposed to them, but in the past year or so I have come to embrace them. It certainly makes some knives easier to deploy from the pocket and allows for better purchase on some small knives; but if I'm being honest with myself the fact that it's another way to somewhat customize, think about, and generally play with my knives does factor in . I often use leather as well. Ironically, I have yet to do it to any of my Dragonfly's, as I typically carry those back pocket and don't want the extra bulk. Either way there's no right or wrong here, just personal preference.

Love the lanyard in the first pic. Very cleanly done.

 

[Knives&Lint]

Love the lanyard in the first pic. Very cleanly done.

Thanks brother! It took a few tries to get that diamond knot cinched up to that bead to my liking and still clean, but in the end I got it done.