I have been wondering about the proper usage of a lanyard on a knife - both folders and fixed blades. It seems that the majority of lanyards I see are decorative, have intricate knots/beads, etc. Whenever I have used a lanyard, it has been to either secure the knife to my trousers (via a long lanyard), such as when I am on a research vessel at sea, or to secure the knife to my wrist so I won't drop/lose the bade in certain demanding field work. Why are there so many of these "decorative" lanyards and what practical purpose do they serve? What say you?
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