Tiny little useless lanyard holes...

[four_shore]

useful...

 

[four_shore]

This is a General Knife Discussion forum, people sharing their opinion is what it's all about.

Just because members don't agree with your opinion doesn't give you the right to question their intelligence.




Big Mike

you're taking the thread off topic which is against forum rules.

maybe you can read them sometime...

my topic was never about whether or not people liked lanyard holes or lanyards on knives etc...

please feel free to read it again.

 

[Big Mike]

you're taking the thread off topic which is against forum rules.

maybe you can read them sometime...

my topic was never about whether or not people liked lanyard holes or lanyards on knives etc...

please feel free to read it again.

No, you're taking it off-topic.

This thread is about lanyard holes, is it not?

i'm noticing nowadays that more and more folders are featuring lanyard holes that are too small to slip 550 through.

can someone please explain to me the point of their existence?

i'm sure knife companies are familiar with the width of 550 cord and that's what most of use for lanyards.

please help me understand because that seems lazy on their behalf (like they include the feature just to say it's there but it offers little to no functionality).

i'd rather it not be included at all if it can't be used properly.

i do realize that people have all sorts of tricks to force the cord through a smaller hole but that's ridiculous when it should just come drilled wider from the manufacturer.

spyderco has it figured out but i can't say the same for other companies..

anyone care to discuss, agree or disagree?

Just because people don't agree with your opinion does not make their opinions less relevant.





Big Mike

 

[four_shore]

No, you're taking it off-topic.

This thread you started is about lanyard holes, is it not?

Just because people don't agree with your opinion does not make their opinions less relevant.





Big Mike

the thread topic is questioning why knife makers don't make the lanyard holes wide enough to accommodate 550 paracord.

there was no specific opinion stated by me in the topic.

nothing really to debate here.

again, it's not a lanyard vs. non lanyard thread and if it was, we all know where you stand..

 

[four_shore]

agree or disagree about whether the lanyard holes should be wider..

please show what other opinion was stated by me in the thread topic?

actually don't bother.

i'm done feeding the troll.

 

[jnichols2]

four_shore,

Not sure if you are trying to push a single or double strand through.

I had given up on ever getting para cord through the tiny hole in my Spyderco Ladybug (double strand).
Then someone posted to run strong dental floss or fishing line through the hole. Loop the floss through the para cord loop, then use it to pull, not push, the para cord back through. It worked.

 

[Big Mike]

the thread topic is questioning why knife makers don't make the lanyard holes wide enough to accommodate 550 paracord.

there was no specific opinion stated by me in the topic.

nothing really to debate here.

again, it's not a lanyard vs. non lanyard thread and if it was, we all know where you stand..

Seems pretty clear to me that your opinion is that companies should provide you bigger lanyard holes.

It also seems that some folks don't agree with you, and as such you're taking offense.


Looks to me like you're just sore about this thread not going where you intended.

Many of us find the existing holes satisfactory or not required.

I guess in your world 550 paracord is the only cordage that exists.


I like to focus more on a knifes performance then how easily it might take a 550 lanyard,

..obviously you have a different opinion.




Big Mike

 

[four_shore]

Seems pretty clear to me that your opinion is that companies should provide you bigger lanyard holes.

It also seems that some folks don't agree with you, and as such they're taking offence.


Looks to me like you're just sore about this thread not going where you intended.

Many of us find the existing holes satisfactory or not required.

I guess in your world 550 paracord is the only cordage that exists.


I like to focus more on a knifes performance then how easily it might take a 550 lanyard,

..obviously you have a different opinion.




Big Mike

mike, saying that you find lanyards useless and that you don't like them isn't the same thing as discussing changing the size of the lanyard hole. you're obviously looking for a debate and i have nothing to offer.

you seem to have some resentment toward myself and the thread topic.

more power to ya but i'm surprised at how upset you are about it.

comical actually.

and no i'm not currently up to speed on all of the different cord offerings.

learning that now

and contrary to your opinion, lanyards can actually contribute to a knifes performance.

some like them, some don't.

i certainly won't lose sleep over that.

as far as the thread not going where i intended, you're right i certainly wasn't looking to argue with anyone.

i'm positive i didn't come across that way.

must be a boring night in Litchfield County..

 

[Big Mike]

mike, saying that you find lanyards useless and that you don't like them isn't the same thing as discussing changing the size of the lanyard hole. you're obviously looking for a debate and i have nothing to offer.

you seem to have some resentment toward myself and the thread topic.

more power to ya but i'm surprised at how upset you are about it.

comical actually.

and no i'm not currently up to speed on all of the different cord offerings.

learning that now

and contrary to your opinion, lanyards can actually contribute to a knifes performance.

some like them, some don't.

i certainly won't lose sleep over that.

No, I did not, I just agreed with another members opinion.

Furthermore, I've stated that I find the existing holes provided by knifemakers satisfactory.


Anything beyond that is your imagination.




Big Mike

 

[four_shore]

No, I did not, I just agreed with another members opinion.

Furthermore, I've stated that I find the existing holes provided by knifemakers satisfactory.


Anything beyond that is your imagination.




Big Mike

fair enough bud..

 

[jeffwithaj]

And to think it started so innocently!!

 

[evilgreg]

that's pretty opinionated wouldn't you say? especially since i'm sure you're intelligent enough to realize that some ppl not only find them useful but actually enjoy using them.

please don't destroy the thread by taking it off topic.

My apologies if my poor communication skills have given you the impression that I was not responding to your post. Nothing could be farther from the truth, you see. You asked if we, the forum members at large, agreed that lanyard holes should be larger. In fact, I think you said this:

anyone care to discuss, agree or disagree?

I was merely stating my disagreement--I believe lanyard holes should in fact be smaller, not larger. So small that they're not even visible, actually

 

[T. Erdelyi]

Who says lanyards need to be 550 cord, they've been made from everything, from leather to hair to sinew and braided cotton cord, all before 550 was invented.

Taking that into consideration who says the holes are to small besides you?

For the record, I like lanyards not only for the functionality but also for the artistic canvas they provide for braiding cord and don't get me started on bails...

 

[four_shore]

My apologies if my poor communication skills have given you the impression that I was not responding to your post. Nothing could be farther from the truth, you see. You asked if we, the forum members at large, agreed that lanyard holes should be larger. In fact, I think you said this:



I was merely stating my disagreement--I believe lanyard holes should in fact be smaller, not larger. So small that they're not even visible, actually

now this i like.

 

[four_shore]

Who says lanyards need to be 550 cord, they've been made from everything, from leather to hair to sinew and braided cotton cord, all before 550 was invented.

Taking that into consideration who says the holes are to small besides you?

For the record, I like lanyards not only for the functionality but also for the artistic canvas they provide for braiding cord and don't get me started on bails...

you're right, i was simply stating that 550 seems to be the cord of choice for knife lanyards.

who says they're too small?

that was the question...

i feel they are definitely too small on many knives.

your disagreement is welcomed.

thanks for sharing.

i'm sorry that my topic is a touchy one to some of you guys..

 

[FTR-14c]

I find that if I'm having trouble threading the hole, removing the inner strands and cutting the end of the cord at an angle to be helpful.
Then pass a flame over it for a second and pinch it to a point. If that doesn't work its time to go to smaller cordage.

 

[four_shore]

And to think it started so innocently!!

this always happens.

the whole "agree or disagree" part was a mistake on my behalf.

people chomped at the bit but truthfully i'm merely looking for a polite informative discussion.

after all, i'm a nice enough guy.

 

[four_shore]

I find that if I'm having trouble threading the hole, removing the inner strands and cutting the end of the cord at an angle to be helpful.
Then pass a flame over it for a second and pinch it to a point. If that doesn't work its time to go to smaller cordage.

thanks for the input i appreciate it.

i'll definitely be checking into some smaller cordage.

i've always used 550 and have tons of it lying around so it's been my go to cord for lanyards.

 

[four_shore]

i modified "agree or disagree" in the topic.

not up to debating, just looking for some friendly forum discussion.

sorry if i just rained on anyones parade.

 

[FTR-14c]

Honestly, I've had a few tight squeezes but never really had a problem with 550 cord on any knife.
I have way more fixed blades than folders so I haven't run across anything I couldn't handle.