what is the name of the metal sleeves in lanyard holes and where can I find them?

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I have been wanting to use those metal sleeves they use for lanyard holes in knives and fire steel handles, like the one in the picture:

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I assume these are just metal tubing you cut to size, then grind down along with the handle right? I don't know what it is called and cant seem to find anything like it in the knife making supply sites.
 
exodus125 said:
lol you don't sound too convincing...Is that what is used?
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Mike is right, it is most often called thong tubing.
It is basically ANY kind of tubing you want to use. It is a good idea to use stainless or non-ferrous tube so you don't have rust and corrosion.


(thanks for the link Mike.)
 
I use 1/4 Stainless Steel Tubing. I usually order it when I buy supplies from one of knife supply companies. You can also get it locally at Fastenal which is located in most major cities. You have to order it. But shipping is less if anything.
 
Locally, Ace Hardware has a rack of assorted dimension stainless steel tubes and solid rods at about 12" length sold individually.
 
Yup, 1/4" SS thong tube is probably the most common. Not only does it look nice, it prevents the edges of the hole from chipping. You can also use it to make your own mosaic pins.
 
You can also use aluminum shaft arrows, they have a much thinner wall and look really nice, of course with the SS you can polish the inside to give it a really wow effect as well.
 
Make sure you chamfer the holes, and slightly flare the ends when you install it.
 
Ramm9 said:
Wow, never thought of that...how?
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I should clarify, I've never done it myself. :o I believe Indian George and others around here have; maybe they'll chime in.

Basically, they fill up the tube with smaller pins, tubes or whatever and use some sort of vacuum to suck epoxy into the gaps so it's all sealed up.

Personally I haven't messed with it because there's so many different styles commercially available at fairly reasonable cost. But I know it CAN be done at home.

Bill DeShivs said:
Make sure you chamfer the holes, and slightly flare the ends when you install it.
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What's your preferred method for flaring them? I haven't done that either but I can see where it would make a strong mechanical joint for the scales. I'm just afraid of cracking the tube or scale...

And so ends another post of me giving advice on things I don't know much about. Please be gentle on me, I'm just having fun. :o
 
I'm high tech. I chamfer the holes with a pocket knife. You can use a sharply tapered punch to flare-either by hand with the softer materials, or by lightly tapping with a small hammer. You just want to fill the chamfer to prevent the tubing working loose.
You could use a manufactured chamfering tool, too.
Leave about 1/16" of the tubing exposed on each side, flare, file flush, and finish.
 
I buy my tubing at a local hobby shop that has lots of model rail way parts. You can get tubes of aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel. as well as rod.
 
FERRULES.

I've yet to see a thong actually laced in one. It's usually paracord or leather, with a coupla of bling beads, etc.

But now that I said that . . . :rolleyes:
 
would anyone be interested in some gr2 titanium tubing 1/4" x 12" with a wall thickness of .02"? I can get some but I would have to buy in bulk.
 
You can get copper locally from the hardware store's plumbing section. Now, if I could only find a local source for copper rod.
 
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