Neck cord breakaways?

[Muddypaws]

I've just got a Mora Eldris neck knife (my first Mora actually), and I was wondering if there are any DIY ways of providing the neck cord with a safety breakaway, so I don't end up hung up by my own knife.

Looking forward to reading your suggestions.

 

[bopdude]

Make the neck cord from a strand of wool or similar, something that will snap under strain.

 

[Drain Bamaged]

As a quick and very effective 'homemade' breakaway a large paper clip works extremely well.....tied one end on to the neck cord with a loop on the other end or simply tied both ends. Either way the clip will open up and will part from a 'reasonable' amount of force but is not likely to open under normal use.

D.B.

 

[tombear]

A lot of the neck cords they give with identity cards ( the wife's one for work and the eldest for his sixth form college do anyway ) have little break away buckles for safety reasons, can you cadge one from someone who gets them issued for free? Easy enough to fit them to a cord of your choice.

Personally I use leather thongs and experiment with a spare bit to see how much I need to shave off a section to weaken it enough that it will snap before I'd get hurt/ stuck. You don't want it to be so weak you are losing stuff of course.

ATB

Tom

Ps you can get the clips on eBay etc

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-500pcs...Clasp-Nursing-Necklace-Paracord-/262018075336

 

[grip]

I tie a bit of that garden sisal string to both ends of the lanyard as a breakable link

 

[BigMonster]

I had the same problem. This is the best solution. Easy to install (melt the ends of the paracord) and holds very well-you need to grab the item on your neck with your whole hand and yank it properly. I can assure you there is no chance of accidental release. And the best thing is that it does not wear out. I use it for my memory stick and I snap it off several times a day, still holds like new.

https://www.heinnie.com/knotty-boys-barrel-buckle

 

[Ogri the trog]

Took a while to find it but it seems relevant...

Posted this a while ago, a simple knot that can be pulled quite tight but will still break-away should the need arise.

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Corso]

what about just using these?

http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/paracord-braceletlanyardnecklace-barrel-buckle-x-5-11315-p.asp

 

[Muddypaws]

Thanks for all the suggestions! I might give that special knot of Ogri's a try, but I really like the professional look of the various barrel connectors. I wasn't aware that they could be had so cheaply.

So thanks again!

 

[tombear]

If I got 100 for £7 odd would any one want to spit as I'll never get through that many?

ATB

Tom

 

[Corso]

other variations here

http://www.ant-supplies.uk/paracord-accessories/necklace-lanyard-breakaway-connectors.html

used both companies before no issues but Toms offer cant be beat at 7p each

 

[Mesquite]

If I got 100 for £7 odd would any one want to spit as I'll never get through that many?

I'd happily take 10 off of you Tom.

70p + p&p sounds like a bargain to me

 

[tombear]

Cool, anybody else on board? I'll only be wanting to keep 20 odd myself so plenty spare. If no one else is in I'll just order a smaller amount. Whatever a large letter stamp is will cover the P&P. Will ask herself to order however many on Sunday PM.

ATB

Tom

 

[rik_uk3]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plastic-R...hash=item4ade85b392:m:mSh4xqiX6mSyEKjEljzzSRA 99p delivered

 

[Tor helge]

I use a short ball Chain (often used to fasten tags on New clothes) on my CRTK stiff KISS sheath. The rest of the neck cord is paracord.

 

[stevec]

i use that half fishermans knot of ogri's on lots of neck lines. you can vary the release tension by how tight you pull it, and you can double the knot as well. if my daughter wants a play bead necklace and the kit has run out of/didn't have proper breakaways then i use that knot.
steve

 

[tombear]

If there's no more takers I'll just order 30 then. I'll let you know when they arrive.

ATB

Tom

 

[tombear]

They have finally arrived from China. I'll get them off as soon as I have a address.

atb

Tom