Adding a lanyard to your knife can make it easier to access from your pocket or pack. It can also help you locate it if it’s lost or dropped.
Some pocket knives come with a clip that attaches to the top of your pocket, while others have a lanyard hole on the handle.
Paracord
A knife lanyard is an invaluable survival tool. It keeps your knife safely attached to you when you’re out in the woods or camping, and it also gives you a better grip on the handle.
To make a lanyard, all you need is paracord and a way to attach it to your knife. If you want a more stylish look, consider tying beads or a tassel to the end of your lanyard.
Using paracord is a great choice because it comes in a variety of colors, so you can choose something that matches your favorite tools or gear. It is also very durable and long-lasting.
Start by cutting a length of paracord that is longer than your knife handle. Then, center the top of the knife handle over the cut piece of cord.
Knife
Whether you are using your knife to baton firewood or field dress game, a lanyard can improve safety and prevent the knife from falling out of your hand. It can also increase accessibility to the knife, make it easier to stow in your pocket or backpack, and make it more visible if it gets lost.
Many fixed blade and pocket knives include a lanyard hole that can be fitted with a lanyard made from paracord or leather. These lanyards can provide several benefits to the user, including improving safety, preventing loss, increasing accessibility, and making it easier to stow or carry the knife.
Some knife owners may find that a lanyard interferes with their grip or is uncomfortable to use. In some cases, a lanyard can even make it more difficult to open the knife on the side that has the lanyard attached.
Carabiner
A carabiner is a tool that can be used to attach items together with ease. Typically, they’re made from metal and feature a gate that opens and closes.
There are many different types of carabiners, and each one is designed for a specific purpose. A few things to consider when picking out the right carabiner include how much weight you need it to hold, and what shape it is.
Straight gates: These carabiners are a classic and a common choice for most people. They’re sturdy and reliable, and they come in a wide range of sizes for all types of uses.
Bent gates: These are more commonly used by climbers, and they receive rope much easier than straight gate carabiners. These carabiners are also much more durable and can withstand a lot of wear.
Carabiners are formed from metal, then heat-treated to solidify the shape. Once cooled, they undergo a number of processes to remove rough edges and prevent damage to the ropes or webbing that they will be connecting.
Beads
Lanyards are a great way to keep your knives at hand. They can be made from a variety of materials, but beads are the most popular option.
To make a lanyard from beads, start by deciding what you want your finished product to look like. Choose a color scheme that will coordinate with your knife and the clothing you plan to wear it with.
After choosing your beads, decide how many of them you need to make your lanyard long enough. Most beads are sold by strand length, and each strand will typically have about 16 inches of cord.
Use this ”Beads per Inch Chart” to easily determine the number of beads you will need for varying necklace lengths.
Beads are available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. You can also purchase beads with two-dimensional measurements, such as length and width. For consistency, Fire Mountain Gems always places the largest dimension first.