Who Uses Their Lanyards?

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Many knives come with them. Some of the more fancy ones have decorative littl paracords attached to them. But who actually uses them, and for what? Knife retention? And what do you use, leather or paracord? And what type of knots do you use? Photos?

I generally use long leather strands and use a simple double knot. Here's an interesting site on lanyards.

Oh, and where's a good place to get some colorful paracord for making lanyard material? And is there a primer on how to tie various knots?

Thanks!

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I don't use lanyards around my wrist on any of my knives.

I do have some smaller lanyards that are used for seeing the knife if it falls in the grass and for also grabbing it out of my pocket or sheath.
 
some people just like them there should a survival situation or some situation where cordage is needed, others like them there for the asthetics and to decorate them with ornate beads and such.
 
By the way, ALL of my pocket knives are outfitted with Wilson Tactical lanyards with the colors selected to match the knives!
http://www.wilsontactical.com/lanyards.aspx

It is easier to then fish them out of your pocket or on the ground if you drop it (basically exactly what myright said!). Plus they are pretty darn cool.
 
More fun. Going through some of my old bookmarked sites...

Here are some specific to Knots:
http://www.animatedknots.com/
http://www.iland.net/~jbritton/index.html
http://www.folsoms.net/knots/intro.shtml

It has been awhile since I bought some paracord, but these sites may help get you started. I have bought from all three with no issues.
http://www.fatiguesarmynavy.com/
http://www.brigadequartermasters.com
http://www.tadgear.com/

After just searching, Tad Gear seems to have a new, large variety of colors.
http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme gear/accessories main/paracord.htm
 
After looking at enough pics and seeing the variety of lanyards on different knives, I have started making a few for myself. Most are for folders to help get them out of pockets.
 
I use a lanyard when on a boat where there is a chance of dropping them overboard. In a survival situation on water there would be no question about using one. Even attaching a float to the lanyard.
 
If it has a lanyard hole, split ring, or bail, I try to make use of it. I've gotten where I prefer a longer lanyard, rather than a shorter fob, that clips to a belt loop and hangs down into my pocket for use with my EDC pocket knives, multitools, flashlights, and keychains. With a simple cutting chore, I can usually leave it clipped to the belt loop while using the knife to cut some cord or open a package. Or if I do unclip it, I can attach it to itself for use as a wrist lanyard. It's certainly not to everyone's taste, but it works for me, and that's what counts. :) YMMV

The one pictured is made of 2mm braided nylon trot line(150 lb test) made on a 3 peg knitting spool.

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Couple of questions. Where would I look for 2 mm, and I have heard the term "stripped" used. What does that mean?
 
michdad said:
Couple of questions. Where would I look for 2 mm, and I have heard the term "stripped" used. What does that mean?
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You can search ebay for '2mm cord' or contact R&W Rope Warehouse(must call, they're not set up to sell online) and tell them what you're looking for.

As for 'stripped', I'm guessing you mean 'gutted', as in removing the inner strands of the cord. Some cordage like paracord, has inner strands within the kernmantle(outer sheath) of the cord. If removed, it can make the cord flat and easier to work and fit thru smaller lanyard holes for certain types of fobs and lanyards.
 
I use lanyards on my flash lights.
Have yet to use one on a knife or multi tool.
 
Stormdrane said:
If it has a lanyard hole, split ring, or bail, I try to make use of it. I've gotten where I prefer a longer lanyard, rather than a shorter fob, that clips to a belt loop and hangs down into my pocket for use with my EDC pocket knives, multitools, flashlights, and keychains. With a simple cutting chore, I can usually leave it clipped to the belt loop while using the knife to cut some cord or open a package. Or if I do unclip it, I can attach it to itself for use as a wrist lanyard. It's certainly not to everyone's taste, but it works for me, and that's what counts. :) YMMV

The one pictured is made of 2mm braided nylon trot line(150 lb test) made on a 3 peg knitting spool.

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NIce!:thumbup:
 
At times I go fishing with friends or family in a boat, I will use them if I need to cut something that is over or close to the side of the boat.
 
I only use them on sheath knives, and can take them or leave them. To me, they are just in the way on a pocket knife. I usually tie a sword knot (almost like a button) on the lanyard. I like to loop it under my belt to help retain the knife, but mostly just to keep the lanyard from hanging up on stuff while hunting or fishing. The idea of a sharp knife swinging from one of those things around my arm is not a pleasant thought, and I only really use it as a lanyard when I am using a knife over water.
 
Thanks for all the replies.

I just got some paracord, but would like to get some more leather strips. Don't remember where I got mine, but it came in a bag and had dark and light brown of varying lengths and widths.

There's a local hobby store down the way. I may drop in and see what they have in the way of paracord. Paying five or six bucks for just a foot or two seems a mite much. I'd also like to get a good book on knots. Amazon.com ought to have something on that. Anyone have any recommendations?
 
i bought a ton of paracord and made a bunch of lanyards but I didnt care to use them on my knives
 
I roll my own, similar to the Wilson ones above, but I use them mainly to keep my pocket knives IN my pocket. I've found way too many of my knives on the couch after I stand up, and I have small kids. Plus, it helps me to identify the butt end of the knife when I pull it out of my pocket.

I have one on one of my fixed knives, but not the other. I think it gets in the way a bit.
 
I use them for facilitating recovery from a pocket , and also when working aloft ( extension ladders , and manlifts ) , or near water / snow .

Chris
 
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