Lanyard Hole

kraziekurtis · #1

What is it?

Why is it there/Does it serve a purpose?

What does it do?

Or is it there just for looks?

liko · #2

The lanyard hole is just that. It allows you to put the knife on a cord or necklace instead of using the clip. On the larger models, it's pretty much just for looks, but on the smaller ones (Mouse, Toad, Ladybug, Dragonfly, even the Calypso Jr), it can have some use.

kraziekurtis · #3

Ahhhh ok <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Thanks, I was wondering because I saw a site saying that it was added for extra strength or something.

Rookie · #4

What site was that? Somebody is a couple of fries short of a happymeal<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.

rico · #5

KK- The laynard loop is mainly used in Military applications. Usually the item is secured to a persons body. I think it goes back to the Cavalry days so the rider would not lose weapons. On most civilian items it is for asthetics. rr

yog · #6

Two main reasons.
I have a cord fob on my Mouse (like Chris Reeve's Sebenzas) to increase the effective length of the handle and make fishing it out of deep pockets easier.
The other type is the proper lanyard which is basically a cord or leather loop that fits around the fist or over the wrist to prevent the knife falling if your grip slips.

The only time the lanyard hole adds to the stregnth is when it is doubled up as a spacer to the handle, as seen on the Military. The more common type (hole drilled through the handle scale) can only take away from the strength, but not enough to notice.

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

panguero · #7

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Edited by - sharp1 on 2/19/2002 5:44:12 PM

kraziekurtis · #8

When I get my Large Calypsos I am gonna put them on some string and attach it around belt loop of my pants... <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

hehe that would be funny <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

sam the man.. · #9

Dude ~
When you work around hazardous environment, you would like to bolt your Spydie on the landyard hole besides having the pocket clip! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

have spydies will travel

panguero · #10

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Edited by - sharp1 on 2/19/2002 5:44:36 PM

liko · #11

Ah. It CAN give extra strength. On some lightweights where handle strength is still an issue, the lanyard hole can be reinforced with a metal tube to strengthen the butt end of the handle. This means that liners (which add to the weight and cost of the handle) don't have to run the entire length of the handle, or they can be eliminated entirely.

kraziekurtis · #12

No Sharp I didn't <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I'll be sure to trot on over there when I get back... ugh going to the dentist...

*scrape scrape*

"Hey what do you use to sharpen these tools because the Spydero Model 204 Tri-Angle Sharpmaker can sharpen them."

*scrape scrape*

hehe <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

br44 · #13

I always thought the lanyard hole had two uses. I have bought used knives that have been used for that secondary purpose.