Knife lanyard

[Red]

I am seeing alot of knife lanyards lately, not sure what exactly what the point is or how it works. Can someone help me out? Thanks.

[PeaceInOurTime]

Sometimes just for embellishment/aesthetics/fun. Sometimes they help in pulling the knife from the pocket/sheath.

Assuming you meant a fob, a real lanyard is generally a loop of cord to wrap around your hand/wrist in use, or used to tether the knife to your person or other object for security.

[Wartstein]

Adding to what PeaceInOurTime already said: Especially on very small knifes, a lanyard/fob can somewhat enhance the grip area on the handle (though of course not as well as an actually just longer handle would). Gives the pinky and potentially ring finger something to hold on

I personally only use lanyards on rather large fixed blades, there they are good for keeping the knife in your hand when chopping.

[Red]

Got it, thanks for the info guys

[JuPaul]

Adding to what PeaceInOurTime already said: Especially on very small knifes, a lanyard/fob can somewhat enhance the grip area on the handle (though of course not as well as an actually just longer handle would). Gives the pinky and potentially ring finger something to hold on

I personally only use lanyards on rather large fixed blades, there they are good for keeping the knife in your hand when chopping.

Yes, the wrist/loop lanyards on larger fixed blades are the only ones I really use. One exception was a braided lanyard I kept on my native salt since I frequently tossed it in a dry bag, and the lanyard just made it easier to find and pull out, or attach to a carabiner.

[Red]

I use a dry bag and thats a great point

[ladybug93]

Adding to what PeaceInOurTime already said: Especially on very small knifes, a lanyard/fob can somewhat enhance the grip area on the handle (though of course not as well as an actually just longer handle would). Gives the pinky and potentially ring finger something to hold on

I personally only use lanyards on rather large fixed blades, there they are good for keeping the knife in your hand when chopping.

Yes, the wrist/loop lanyards on larger fixed blades are the only ones I really use. One exception was a braided lanyard I kept on my native salt since I frequently tossed it in a dry bag, and the lanyard just made it easier to find and pull out, or attach to a carabiner.

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[Peter1960]

I am seeing alot of knife lanyards lately, not sure what exactly what the point is or how it works. Can someone help me out? Thanks.

Where have you seen a lot of knife lanyards?

Personally I saw a lot of fobs but none simple lanyard here in the forums during the last weeks. :confused:

[JuPaul]

Adding to what PeaceInOurTime already said: Especially on very small knifes, a lanyard/fob can somewhat enhance the grip area on the handle (though of course not as well as an actually just longer handle would). Gives the pinky and potentially ring finger something to hold on

I personally only use lanyards on rather large fixed blades, there they are good for keeping the knife in your hand when chopping.

Yes, the wrist/loop lanyards on larger fixed blades are the only ones I really use. One exception was a braided lanyard I kept on my native salt since I frequently tossed it in a dry bag, and the lanyard just made it easier to find and pull out, or attach to a carabiner.

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Ha! Women's swimsuits don't have many places for a knife to go.

[Red]

I am seeing alot of knife lanyards lately, not sure what exactly what the point is or how it works. Can someone help me out? Thanks.

Where have you seen a lot of knife lanyards?

Personally I saw a lot of fobs but none simple lanyard here in the forums during the last
weeks. :confused:

Seen several buddys with them and a few guys at work. Just something I recently noticed.

[Peter1960]

Seen several buddys with them and a few guys at work. Just something I recently noticed.

Now I see, I thought you meant here in the forums. Thanks!

[nrajeff]

Just a belated comment: When you're using a knife while up in the air (ladder, rooftop) or over water, a lanyard loop around your wrist can be good insurance in case you drop the knife. It can save you a trip back down to ground level, or can save you from losing your knife to the fishes.

[Red]

As a boat mechanic that actually makes alot of sense. Just last week, lost a 1/4” Snap On ratchet in the water. Arrrggghhhh

[nrajeff]

Ouch. I know how much Snap On (and Proto) tools cost. I guess it could have been worse--could have been a 3/8 or 1/2 inch ratchet. :)

[JD Spydo]

I am seeing alot of knife lanyards lately, not sure what exactly what the point is or how it works. Can someone help me out? Thanks.

I mainly use one of my knife lanyards anytime I'm either fishing or any time I'm around open water i.e. creek, river, lake, ocean ect. I had one Spyder fall overboard in a local lake a few years back and I swore I wasn't going to let that happen again.

Also a few years back I had a job in wetlands project up in North Missouri. That was another place I really used one of my lanyards a lot. Not only were there bodies of water there> we also had a lot of thick undergrowth and really dense forests around the wetlands. Any place you could drop a knife and lose it you'll find a lanyard a very valuable piece of equipment.