Kiwi

J Smith · #1

Here it is.Ok,I admit that I,well lets just say overdid the lanyard.

Edited by - J Smith on 11/2/2003 2:11:28 PM
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Wightknight · #2

I'm no fan of lanyards, but I like what you've done. It looks good.

Paul

ken · #3

Yes sir that looks real good! Fits that knife real good.

I to am not a big fan of lanyards but on some knives they just look right. And you did a good job on that one.

I hope others will post pictures of there lanyards because it gives us ideas. Also custom sheaths look real good too.

ken

J Smith · #4

Thanks,I would like to see others too.The materials for this one was 2 carved bone beads with the hole enlarged by a dremel,2mm round brown leather and 2 small metal barrels on the ends.The leather was very tight going through the barrels but that makes it very hard for them to slip off.

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Edited by - J Smith on 11/2/2003 4:02:34 PM

CKE · #5

Jeff I really like the lanyard you have there. Any chance you could post that pic again about how to tie the ball knot. I can't remember what thread it was in. I am sure you were the one with the pic(I hope)I'll try and get a pic up of my Kiwi with suede pouch and lanyard tonight or tomorrow. Take Care.

"everything else is just a jeep"

J Smith · #6

Wasn't me.That Ball knot drives me nuts.The last time I tried to tie one I did a Goggle search for monkies fist knot and got some good instuctions but still could not get it tied.

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The Deacon · #7

Nice lanyard Jeff, I don't think you overdid it at all. Funny thing, I've been playing around with lanyards for Kiwis myself this weekend. In response to Ken's request, will post a pic of them. And for CKE, think this is the ball knot pic you're looking for. The darn thing drove me nuts till someone suggested using a die in the middle of it. That never sounds right, but crap sounds even worse, not often you use the singular of dice.

Paul

Ted · #8

About the monkey fist knot. Remember that you need to put something in the knot. A small wooden ball, marble, pebble or something. The diameter of the ball should be slightly less then 3 times the diameter of the rope.

Ted

Edit: Think I just repeated what the The Deacon said...

Edited by - Ted on 11/3/2003 12:13:57 AM

J Smith · #9

Hey Decon I have seen green stone beads that would go nice with that Santa Fe Kiwi.
Ted,that monkeies fist looks like the one I have.<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

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Jurphaas · #10

Hey Jeff, it also looks like the one I have!!
Just to cut you all short.... there is only one expert on Monkey fist knots and that is Ted!
He did a worlshop with me and it turned out to become a knife talk and handle event. Only at about midnight Ted rememered the that we would tie knots and he did one for me and I attempted to do one but his was much better. I firmly believe that he does them with his eyes closed. He is truly a master and jolly nice guy too!

Clipits work!

Jeff/1911 · #11

Those are some very imaginative lanyards, fellows! Nice work.

Jeff, I think the one on your Kiwi looks fabulous!

Jeff/1911.

#12

Beautiful workmanship Jeff. That is awesome!

Joyce

CKE · #13

Great pics there guys. Thanks Paul and Ted for the info. I will try one tonight. Take Care!

"everything else is just a jeep"

Jazzman · #14

I'm carrying my Kiwi right now! I love this knife!

Edited by - Jazzman on 11/5/2003 4:50:20 PM

Edited by - Jazzman on 11/5/2003 4:51:59 PM

CKE · #15

jazzman, I never thought to use leather as a lanyard...guess I will take off the hemp and try a leather one. Take Care!

"everything else is just a jeep"

Jazzman · #16

Leather makes a great little lanyard! I use it to pull it from the slip case that I made.
Thanks for noticing,
Matt

CKE · #17

Saturday's job off to find a leather lanyard for the Kiwi. Thanks I now have purpose to my weekend. Take Care!

"everything else is just a jeep"

J Smith · #18

I got the 2 mm round leather and the carved bone beads at a Michels craft store.

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