What to do about the lanyard, etc. ....

Kampfjaeger · Aug 16, 2001

Personally, I've never had a lanyard on a field knife, but I think it is a great idea. It seems that there is a significant length of rope pulling lanyard duty here. Bear in mind that I have only seen pictures of the knives and their sheaths when I post these questions.

What methods do you guys employ to keep the lanyard up and out of the way.

Secondly, approximately how much 550 cord is used in making the handle wrapping?

And last of all, I've had a sheath (made by SOG) that had a snap on the band for securing the handle. I did a lot of work in a salt water environment and no matter what I did, the dam#ed snap corroded and eventually broke. So... does the sheath for the Strider knife feature a similar snap? And if so, any suggestions on how to prevent it's corrosion? It is a stupid question, but I maintain my gear religiously and still that darned thing failed me. I want to make certain that it doesn't happen again. I thought about a velcro fastener, but sand and salt quickly clogs it up and renders it ineffective. Thanks for your input.

Mr_Joshua · Aug 16, 2001

I will let the Strider boys answer the handle question, but I can take the sheath question, SOE makes all of their sheaths.

The sheath is secured to your belt via an very secure over wrap of velcro. There are snaps to secure the sheath in a "high ride" position. The snaps and grommets we use are anodized brass and do not corrode or rust. My sheath spends quite a bit of saltwater and I have never had any problems with the snaps. Special Operations Equipment products are designed for use in the surf zone.

SF

Josh

Mick Strider · Aug 16, 2001

I usually just hold the lanyard under my hand. If I'm not using it that is. You can also put your thumb through the loop and wrap the rest around the back of your hand.
We use about eighteen feet of cord. Six feet for the under wrap. And twelve for the outer.
If you don't like the lanyard, we suggest cutting it off after the last knot, and burning the ends of the cord. It won't effect the performance of the knife.

Thanks Josh

Mick

Kampfjaeger · Aug 16, 2001

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. That's great to know about the sheath. As for the lanyard, I was curious as to what to do with it when NOT in use. What have you found to be the preferred way of stowing it so that it doesn't inadvertantly snag on things as you move. I personally like having the lanyard. Grippy or not, sometimes things slip. Especially when you are cold. But here I am... preaching to the choir.

Mr_Joshua · Aug 17, 2001

When it is still strapped to my leg I place the lanyard down through the thumb brake. This keeps it tight and out of the way until I draw my knife. You can also coil it around the handle for the same effect.

SF

Josh

Carpe Noctem · Aug 17, 2001

Here's something I do with my WP...Since I carry it in pocket (BDU's have nice deep pockets), I threw a couple of extra knots into the lanyard and made it a fob to grab on to while drawing. Did the same thing to my MT, and it doesnt' seem to snag on anything. It kind of negates the functional use of the lanyard, but then, so does cutting it off completely...Mick, I usually put my thumb through and wrap when I want to use the lanyard, too...really secure, and all it takes is a twist of the hand to drop it completely if need be.

Ryan

Mick Strider · Aug 17, 2001

Sorry I misunderstood your question.
Like Josh, I usually pin it under the thumb break. If you have a really snug thumb break, you can snake it around and pin it between your sheath and belt.

If you pin the lanyard under the female snap side of the thumb break, it acts as a quick release.
If you pin it under the male side, it wont accidentally open your thumb break.

Talk to you soon

Mick

Kampfjaeger · Aug 17, 2001

Thanks for the suggestions Mick. If I had the thing in front of me, I'm sure that the solution would have been pretty intuitive. However, it is always good to get info straight from the source.

Hey, you think you could possibly move up the production date on my blade? My fiancee is planning on cooking this roast next week; and I remember how it turned out last time....