opinel lanyard

[borage123]

so, has anyone put a ring in their opinel for a lanyard yet? if so can you tell me how you did it and a picture if possible. i have a opinel No.7 i wanna set up with a knife lanyard

 

[Alnamvet68]

While it would be easy to do, it would be easier to buy a No 7 Trekking knife for about $10.00, and it comes with the lanyard.

 

[screened porch]

I would probably drill a hole rather than attach a ring.

 

[Pipeman]

Just replace the handle

 

[D.B Cooper]

I just drilled a hole. Easy peasy. Mine has a para cord lanyard threaded through the hole. I'll try to add a pic later.

 

[rinos]

Just replace the handle

That's nicest Opinel handle I've ever seen :thumbup:

 

[borage123]

i wish i was able to lol either way, nice handle man

 

[NJBillK]

I would also just take a drill to it then sand down the sharp edges, you should only have to go to 320-600 grit.

Pipeman, great looking piece. I think it goes with the rustic simplicity that draws so many of us to opinels.

Then on the other side of the spectrum, you have things like this that I wouldn't want for anything other than a conversation/desk knife.
(Not my photos, I just found these online)

 

[afishhunter]

My plan was/is to drill a 3/16 hole and use a twisted "D" ring shackle.
That way I can use my SAK chain lanyard/leash with it.

 

[ThePeacent]

My lastest one came with a lanyard hole from factory. Is this something of the new models or what?

 

[this_is_nascar]

I've only seen the lanyard versions with stainless, not carbone.

 

[edbeau]

The ones with the different color handle and the lanyard are a new series. They are No. 7 Inox.

 

[Alnamvet68]

They are part of the colored series which include No 7 & 8 with and without lanyards, and No 4 keychain series; lanyards not found on natural wood handles. The lanyard models are called Trekkers in the US, and called the Bushwhacker Series in the rest of the world.

 

[this_is_nascar]

From what I can tell, you can't find a Trekker in carbone, with a lanyard.

 

[screened porch]

Inox #7 is exactly what I want, except I'll want to taper the handle like my Coghlan, which won't leave much room for a lanyard hole.

 

[edbeau]

Three 8's Oak Walnut and Outdoor series.

 

[Alnamvet68]

They are part of the colored series which include No 7 & 8 with and without lanyards, and No 4 keychain series; lanyards not found on natural wood handles. The lanyard models are called Trekkers in the US, and called the Bushwhacker Series in the rest of the world.

One more thing, as Opinel thrives to keep it simple, the Trekker models are also called the "Origins" Series.

 

[this_is_nascar]

One more thing, as Opinel thrives to keep it simple, the Trekker models are also called the "Origins" Series.

I'm actually ordering a #6 and #8 Trekking/Trekker later today, in Inox. In glad to see they offer it with the lanyard.

 

[Loosearrow]

Just replace the handle

Very nice work.