necker chain material?

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I have a Becker Necker that I've carried occasionally with the 550 cord they provided. I'm concerned about getting hung up with it and choking, though, and I've read that some people prefer a neck "chain" that will break if under enough stress.

Question is, where do I find such a chain? Is it the same stuff as a pull chain for an overhead light bulb? That's easy enough to find, but somehow it doesn't seem like it would be that comfortable around my neck. Are there specific other types that some of you use, and if so, where should I look to find them?

Thanks
 
Get a dog tag chain from an army surplus store. You can also hollow out 550 cord and slip the dog tag chain through. Make sure you have a break in the hollow 550 cord so that the chain can still break free if you get caught on something.
 
I go to my local True Value and buy #6 bead chain (heavier than light bulb chain) by the foot (20 cents/ft) and then a connector (13 cents ea.) Cost for a lanyard about 75 cents. I do the 550 wrap on some of them.
 
I actually like the chain better than paracord. the cord gathers sweat and dirt, and if I wear it much I sometimes will break out (yea, it sucks to "break out" at age 26.) :grumpy: :D
 
stevekt said:
Get a dog tag chain from an army surplus store. You can also hollow out 550 cord and slip the dog tag chain through. Make sure you have a break in the hollow 550 cord so that the chain can still break free if you get caught on something.
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I agree, get one from the army-navy store, it's most likely stainless steel in a set of 24" and 4"; the stuff from a hardware store is gonna be nickel-coated brass if you're lucky. That'll react with your skin REAL fast! :barf:

Matt in Texas
 
I'm using the pull chain at the moment (nickel coated brass) simply cause I haven't been able to make it over to the surplus store yet. This is for my ARC AA light that I use at work. No para cord at all, not even the outer shell. The machine runs so fast I want the chain to break with minimum effort if it gets caught. Just the shell of the para cord even if cut could drag on my neck enough to pull me in. The light rides in my shirt pocket but has fallen out when I lean over.

Rob
 
Another way to do it is to use paracord, but connect the ends with a short length of heat shrink tubing (idea courtesy of Kit Carson).
 
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