Knife lanyards

[Trunks]

I've seen some nice looking paracord lanyards on knives in the past and was wondering what others here did?

I've had a go at the ones suggested in this tutorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzAl_6L5QPE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

But would be interested to hear/see your versions.

Thanks

 

[Mesquite]

I was taught the Lanyard Knot (or Diamond Knot) by Wayland

It makes for a nice round knot that looks a lot better than a granny knot and is very simple to tie.

Tutorial here

 

[nunzionuk]

I use the same knot, its a bit tricky the first few times, but you soon learn it. Very handy.

 

[sandbender]

I don't use one, they get in the way and are tricky to keep clean if one is dressing game or something similarly mucky.

But having some nicely stored paracord is handy, My 'EDC' a Leatherman Wave has a detachable lanyard ring and I keep some cord on that.

Additionally some of my fixed blades have a short loop of cord tied through the lanyard hole, if I'm working in deep snow I will sometimes attach a length of ribbon on a carabiner to that loop to help find the knife if it is dropped.

Thanks for that link Mesquite, I just made my first diamond knot, most pretty.

 

[Mesquite]

Thanks for that link Mesquite, I just made my first diamond knot, most pretty.

You're welcome Sandbender

It's a handy knot to have as you can use it to make toggles for zips on coats etc so it's easier to open/close them with cold hands or gloves. I seem to remember someone on the forum saying if you're in a cold environment then it's a necessity to have toggles like that as you don't want to be taking your gloves off all the time to do zips up

 

[Hoodoo]

This is a braided lanyard I got from Schwert. He's does some pretty amazing work.

 

[Trunks]

Thanks Mesquite that one looks a bit more impressive

I like the braided leather look to Hoodoo

 

[Highbinder]

I just have a simple loop on my knife tied off with a fisherman's bend. Helps pull the knife out (deep pouch sheath), and when the knife is slick I can loop it over my thumb to help lock my grip. It's also not big enough to put my wrist through (which is the daftest type of lanyard I can imagine)

 

[JonathanD]

I use one everynow and then for extra security when choking up in the wet and it's removeable as I got an extra large lanyard tube to allow multiple strands. Have no idea what the knot is called, but it's like a locked off hangmans noose. It's perfect for getting the length perfect before you lock it permanently.

 

[Dog&Gun]

That looks smashing JonathanD, wish I knew what that knot is called.

 

[Knightfisher8]

heres a couple of likks to turorials that i found helpful and simple for a novice;

http://www.chrisreeve.com/knotright.htm

http://www.chrisreeve.com/knotleft.htm

and.....

I came across this one a while back looking for different knot patterns for flat leather !!!

 

[Trunks]

Don't know why, but i could see that hanging from Gary's (Wayland) belt

 

[GordonM]

and are tricky to keep clean if one is dressing game

I do not like them on my hunting knives, as well. I have only a couple with lanyards. Here is a Victorinox Helmsman I use, along with other marlin spiked folders, when working rope with the Scouts. The main knot is a Bosun's Whistle Lanyard Knot. The two tag ends are finished in Double Overhand knots.

Gordy

 

[Mesquite]

I do not like them on my hunting knives, as well. I have only a couple with lanyards. Here is a Victorinox Helmsman I use, along with other marlin spiked folders, when working rope with the Scouts. The main knot is a Bosun's Whistle Lanyard Knot. The two tag ends are finished in Double Overhand knots.

Looks like the same knot I posted but with a different name. Does it start off by tying a Carrick bend?

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

Check out this video for a very clear tutorial on how to tie the lanyard knot:

http://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/lanyard-knot.html

It must be good, because I can tie one now!

 

[Hoodoo]

heres a couple of likks to turorials that i found helpful and simple for a novice;

I came across this one a while back looking for different knot patterns for flat leather !!!

That is some of Schwert's handiwork he did for Gene Ingram.

 

[JonathanD]

That looks smashing JonathanD, wish I knew what that knot is called.

It's pretty similar to the Chris Reeve knot which has a tutorial on his site.

 

[ex-member Raikey]

i like leather to go with wood and paracord for the synthetic handles,..

the bead on the little three finger jobby (2nd one down) gives a bit more purchase on the pinkie end of you hand,..and it moves ,...i made it a tight fit on the leather for different grips,...

the 3rd down is a bit of leather glued into a rounded off cube of unknown hardwood ,...

the orange one is an old guy rope off a tent and a bit of "test micarta" i made before the scales,...

i like lanyards for there asthetics as much as their function,...if not more,...

cheers,...

Stu

 

[GordonM]

Looks like the same knot I posted but with a different name. Does it start off by tying a Carrick bend?

Yes, it is the same knot. It has many names.

Gordy

 

[Hoodoo]

My preferred lanyard is a monkey fist. Just enough to help me pull a knife out of the vertical pocket on my pantleg or from a sheath.

Handy for keys as well. Reflective rope can help you find your keys or knife in the dark.

They make good bookmarks too.