Strong Leather Thonging

[Nonsuch]

I am looking for a source of strong leather thonging to hang my very nice Lance necker from. Most of the stuff I can find snaps too easily.

Any suggestions ?
Thanks in advance

NS

 

[Mesquite]

Leather boot laces might be a help

 

[Nonsuch]

Great idea thanks - I've ordered some. I never thought of bootlaces doh.

NS

 

[Shewie]

Just got me some too, cheers for the link Steve

 

[Mesquite]

Great idea thanks - I've ordered some. I never thought of bootlaces doh.

NS

Just got me some too, cheers for the link Steve

Glad to be of help

 

[Wayland]

Twisting thinner thonging gives a very strong result as well.

This is the sort of stuff the Saami use for just about everything.

Take thonging cut from thin leather, soak it and then twist it tightly until it starts to fold around itself. double it over from the middle and then let it twist up.

It's a bit like making rope or nettle cordage.

 

[singteck]

The strongest leather for that would be kangaroo hide.

If you want something nicer and stronger, then braid the leather strap

singteck

 

[Tengu]

Latigo, perhaps?

I think the Identity store stock it

 

[Nonsuch]

My leather bootlaces from Ebay (link as above) turned up and they are excellent. very strong and just the right thickness (3mm). They are 120cm long each, which is just perfect for a neck lanyard for knife / compass / whistle etc. The price on Ebay is of course for a pair - didn't think about this at the time !

I like to make a short "fob" for my knives to help pull them out of their sheaths, and the thonging has also proved perfect for that.

Thanks for the tip

NS

 

[Tengu]

I have bootlaces if any wants em.

 

[Shewie]

Mine haven't made it yet, in fact I haven't seen a postie up our road for a week now.

Sounds like they're just the job though Rich