Need lanyard help please

[abiggs]

I've started trying to add lanyards to my knife collection but have been having a bit of trouble. Mainly, securing the end of the lanyard. My knots don't work so hot. Is there any type of metal fastener that I can use?

 

[slice&dice]

check out this link.
http://www.animatedknots.com
click on decorative knots.

 

[StretchNM]

abiggs,
I don't know of any metal fasteners. I would imagine that most would make the knot permanent. I guess it's up to you, but I wouldn't want a permanent knot on a lanyard...not that I can think of anyway.

Have you considered a hangman's noose where the loop between the knife and noose can be enlarged by sliding the lanyard?
http://www.chrisreeve.com/knotright.htm

 

[Danno4017]

I've started trying to add lanyards to my knife collection but have been having a bit of trouble. Mainly, securing the end of the lanyard. My knots don't work so hot. Is there any type of metal fastener that I can use?

If you platt a Lanyard like a kids scooby with Paracord you can just apply heat and melt the end and that secures it.

 

[abiggs]

Thanks for the help. If anyone else has any cool ideas please post!

 

[lllstormdranelll]

I just made a tutorial for one of the lanyards I've made. Hopefully it's not too hard to follow. Here's the link: Paracord Lanyard Project

There are other ideas to try on my regular blog page.

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I'm not currently making any to sell, there are plenty of others that make some nice lanyards if you're looking to buy. Try mercop, kcardwell, JSmith, Eric Isaccson, and ghostrider to name a few for some nice ones.

 

[mercop]

My biggest addiction now is Cobra wrapping carry handles on bags. I need a 12 step program.

 

[bSquirrel]

where do you find colored paracord?

 

[STR]

If you just want to make some of your own I posted some pics a while back for someone else that helped me when I started doing it. See link below.

STR

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421512

 

[bSquirrel]

Where can you buy the paracord to make the lanyards? I know how to tie them, but I can't find decent rope.

 

[StretchNM]

Where can you buy the paracord to make the lanyards? I know how to tie them, but I can't find decent rope.

Hey bsquirrel,
This is where I buy mine. It's among the cheapest for true 550 7-strand cord I know of, and they have it in black, green, camo, desert camo, tan, grey, orange, etc etc. Approx $7 per 100' hank

http://www.countycomm.com/550cord.htm

 

[Chiller2]

You can also try here I have bought from them and they have very fast service (was shipped on the same day) good prices and good selection
http://www.supplycaptain.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=6&CFID=297022&CFTOKEN=67166336

 

[Cougar Allen]

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