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Does anyone know how to braid a lanyard for a clip-less knife? My old FRN clip broke off of one of my faves, and I'd like to learn how to braid a lanyard to allow pocket carry with easy access. Commissioning a skilled person to braid one for me is also an option I'd consider. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has had this idea. HELP!!!



Thanks for your kind advice. You guys (and gals) are the BEST!



"A knifeless man is a lifeless man..." -ancient Nordic proverb

OK, you have two easy options:

1.) Actually create a rope, of which the knife is an integral part. I did this with my Ladybug, and it looks great! Simply build a rope machine, using the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>'s lanyard hole as an anchor point instead of the screwdriver/pencil.

For directions on making a simple rope machine, consult the BSA Pioneering Merit Badge pamphlet. Very simple, great results.

2.) Simply tying a "hangman's loop" through the hole and clipping the ends. This is what Chris Reeve uses on many knives, and is quite simple. Numerous places on the Net tell how to tie a hangman's loop, but use a maximum of 13 loops. (Any more is bad luck!)

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

There is a thread here some where that has a pic posted that shows how to.

}{ Jeff }{ One does not greet death,One punches him in the throat repeatedly as he drags you away

Is this the pic you mean Jeff? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Clay

Life's too short to waste on instant coffee.

Edited by - Clay Kesting on 5/29/2002 5:23:00 AM

Trying again <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

No go, I'll try again tomorrow.

Life's too short to waste on instant coffee.

Edited by - Clay Kesting on 5/29/2002 5:30:12 AM

Edited by - Clay Kesting on 5/29/2002 2:22:00 PM

Try this:

http://www.chrisreeve.com/righthandcoilknot.jpg

Pachucks

Double tap!!

Edited by - Pachucko on 5/29/2002 9:31:17 AM

Thanks for the tips, gang!

With a little practice, I'll get this lanyard tied up nice and tight!

:-)

"A knifeless man is a lifeless man..." -ancient Nordic proverb

Thanks for the tips, gang!

With a little practice, I'll get this lanyard tied up nice and tight!

:-)

"A knifeless man is a lifeless man..." -ancient Nordic proverb