Show your Leather Lanyards!

Simple twisted leather...

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You can get kangaroo leather lace-its quite thin but very strong leather -in a fantastic range of colours from OZ off ebuy.
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My first attempt ever making a "Reeve" noose lanyard out of anything, I tweaked it a bit and got it a bit more symmetrical. Decent for a first crack at it (I think), there are more lanyards to be made tomorrow!
 
The only leather lanyards I make now are just simple laminated leather bead type ones .
I originally made them for the purpose of a retention system for a design of SAK sheath I came up with, but have since used them for everyday lanyards .


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Really liking all of the creativity here, I changed the title, now that I have a small idea of what to do. Keep them coming!
 
MadMaximus said:
My first attempt ever making a "Reeve" noose lanyard out of anything, I tweaked it a bit and got it a bit more symmetrical. Decent for a first crack at it (I think), there are more lanyards to be made tomorrow!
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Looks great! Now you are hooked, and will spend the winter months tying lanyards. You will have to buy more knives for them all. It's a vicious cycle, I'm afraid. :D

Oh, and see if there's a Tandy Leather in your area. They sell leather cord as well as scrap odds and ends by the pound.
 
r8shell said:
Looks great! Now you are hooked, and will spend the winter months tying lanyards. You will have to buy more knives for them all. It's a vicious cycle, I'm afraid. :D

Oh, and see if there's a Tandy Leather in your area. They sell leather cord as well as scrap odds and ends by the pound.
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Thanks! I can definitely see how this is addicting! Im going to have to stock up, the WI winters can be brutal, a great time to get proficient at it!
 
We had to learn to braid in Scout camp, stayed with me for over 50 years. I remember when even our little town had a Tandy Leather Shop. I think the faded paint is still on the side of the building. Maybe that was before the horse was replaced by the 4-wheeler. 300



 
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I have to agree that for traditionals, the leather is more traditional. However, for a SAK I'd go paracord, simply because the design (plastic or alox scales) can handle the paracord look and not make it look cheap. Whereas, IMO, paracord on a jigged bone or stag anything brings down the luster and beauty.

I don't have lanyards on any of my folders, but I might here real soon. Who knows.
 
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I have to agree that for traditionals, the leather is more traditional. However, for a SAK I'd go paracord, simply because the design (plastic or alox scales) can handle the paracord look and not make it look cheap. Whereas, IMO, paracord on a jigged bone or stag anything brings down the luster and beauty.

I don't have lanyards on any of my folders, but I might here real soon. Who knows.
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Oh I don't know.....maybe a smidge. ;)

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harronek said:
The only leather lanyards I make now are just simple laminated leather bead type ones .
I originally made them for the purpose of a retention system for a design of SAK sheath I came up with, but have since used them for everyday lanyards .

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Can you please elaborate on that knot/washer type deal? Did you glue leather washers on there or is this some type of knot?
And, I think thats a great idea for a retention setup! Thanks
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I tried Gary's method. Looks better in real life, 1stattempt; I'll try again and better. Leather is a bit soft for that.
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