VIDEO: My Saftey Video, using Lanyards

Ankerson

Ankerson

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I didn't know about forward lanyard holes and their utility, I don't get to the woods very often but now if I do I know more safety, thanks for this. :thumbup:

I would even entertain the notion of making a forward hole in a knife that doesn't come eqipped with one.
 
TheCarbideRat said:
I didn't know about forward lanyard holes and their utility, I don't get to the woods very often but now if I do I know more safety, thanks for this. :thumbup:

I would even entertain the notion of making a forward hole in a knife that doesn't come eqipped with one.
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Thanks. :)

That's why I made it. :thumbup:
 
Using high performance knives without looking at safety is like putting a hot motor in a car and not upgrading the brakes.

I stabbed myself good last year and have a minor but permanent injury, I would not like to be losing blood out in the woods although I hope I would think to be prepared for that aspect as well.

Would there be any advantage to using a cord going through both a front and a rear lanyard hole, does anyone do that?
 
TheCarbideRat said:
Using high performance knives without looking at safety is like putting a hot motor in a car and not upgrading the brakes.

I stabbed myself good last year and have a minor but permanent injury, I would not like to be losing blood out in the woods although I hope I would think to be prepared for that aspect as well.

Would there be any advantage to using a cord going through both a front and a rear lanyard hole, does anyone do that?
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Some guys use D Guards on their Busses, but prefer a Lanyard myself.
 
What do you think about the "around the thumb and over the back of the hand" method for lanyards coming out of the base of the handle? I have been trying that method out a little, and I am still on the fence about it.
 
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The Government said:
What do you think about the "around the thumb and over the back of the hand" method for lanyards coming out of the base of the handle? I have been trying that method out a little, and I am still on the fence about it.
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I have tried different methods and found the forward lanyard to be the most secure overall. :thumbup:

There is a good reason why Blade Sports uses it.

It works the best. :D
 
Ankerson said:
I have tried different methods and found the forward lanyard to be the most secure overall. :thumbup:

There is a good reason why Blade Sports uses it.

It works the best. :D
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Thanks for the Video. I haven't had the chance to try a forward lanyard yet, but I'll be looking out now. :thumbup:
 
Ankerson, you're doing a good service here.
Many thanks!
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I've never used lanyards and your video just changed my mind.
Safety is a mighty good thing to think about before you start swinging for obvious reasons.
A while back I went out and did some chopping tests with my Spyderco Forrester. I figured since I'm a woodworker familiar with the way wood SHOULD behave I pretty much was safe.
On one chop the wood exploded in my face and a chunk impaled my cheek.
It sank into the meat pretty solidly.
If I wasn't wearing glasses I most definitely would have damaged an eye, possibly lost it.
It was a wake up call, that's for sure.
 
termiteslayer said:
Ankerson, you're doing a good service here.
Many thanks!
:thumbup:
I've never used lanyards and your video just changed my mind.
Safety is a mighty good thing to think about before you start swinging for obvious reasons.
A while back I went out and did some chopping tests with my Spyderco Forrester. I figured since I'm a woodworker familiar with the way wood SHOULD behave I pretty much was safe.
On one chop the wood exploded in my face and a chunk impaled my cheek.
It sank into the meat pretty solidly.
If I wasn't wearing glasses I most definitely would have damaged an eye, possibly lost it.
It was a wake up call, that's for sure.
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Thanks Man. :)

Just be safe. :thumbup:
 
Thanks Jim,

Like another member posted about drilling out a forward hole - I have two "CS cheap machetes" and I'm going to drill a forward layard hole in both of them - soft steel & should be no big deal.

I don't feel secure with the rear lanyard. I haven't put a lanyard on my BWM yet. Do you use 550 paracord? Have you ever tried leather lanyards? They look & feel a little softer on the wrist, just from feeling some leather cords (haven't tried 'em).

Thanks again for your great videos! :thumbup:
 
cziv said:
Thanks Jim,

Like another member posted about drilling out a forward hole - I have two "CS cheap machetes" and I'm going to drill a forward layard hole in both of them - soft steel & should be no big deal.

I don't feel secure with the rear lanyard. I haven't put a lanyard on my BWM yet. Do you use 550 paracord? Have you ever tried leather lanyards? They look & feel a little softer on the wrist, just from feeling some leather cords (haven't tried 'em).

Thanks again for your great videos! :thumbup:
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Yes I use 550 paracord. :)
 
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