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Lanyard and its purpose. Lanyards for knives

Lanyard- this is usually a cord, brush or loop on the handle of a long-bladed weapon, but for decorative and utilitarian purposes, lanyards are also knitted on knives. More often - on folding.

The lanyard can be made separately, in which case it should have a loop long enough to pass through the hole on the handle and then put the lanyard itself into the loop. Alternatively, for knives with a ring, you can make a lanyard in the form of a braided cylinder or a strip with a carabiner.

Square weaving

And we will consider another option, which I prefer. It is intended for those who wish to independently supply the knife with a braided cord.

First you need to get the right knife. In the photos - Benchmade Ambush, it will be better seen further.

Then you need to have a suitable lace. There is no point in knitting such a leather, it is rigid. We take paracord, or, failing that, shoe lace. IN this case laces are not shoelaces, but similar. Slightly flat. 40-50 centimeters long each.

We continue to weave a square

Only one of the laces should be threaded into the hole on the handle of the folding knife. Then the second is placed on it, and the first is bent - each of the ends. Next, the most primitive knot of four ends is sequentially knitted, how to do this is shown in the very first illustration.

Knitting and knitting. Reversing the direction gives a square weave, as in my illustrations, it is the tightest. If you knit in one direction, we get a semblance of a cylinder, this can also be interesting.

But it's better to knit a cylinder serpentine node, I used it to complete the work, and this will also be in the pictures - further down the line.

Tightened square

We knit until the rope is enough. If the rope is long, then until the length of the lanyard reaches the desired size. You can always dissolve the excess, but the tightened lace loses its original shape and it is better not to do this. Since the lanyard is knitted one-time, it can only be cut off and not removed (well, except to untie the whole one), then stock up on a cord and train on that cord or cord, which is worse.

It’s worth finishing weaving when about twelve centimeters of lace are left - this is if you want to knit something similar to the contraption shown in the photo.

The next knot is trickier, and even now I automatically knit it with some difficulty. It's easy to make a mistake here. In addition, uneven tightening will ruin the pattern. But since there are only two or three knots, tightening flaws will not be so noticeable.

Node to complete work

This knot must begin to knit in the same direction as the extreme square. After evenly tightening all four ends, gently pull them away from the knife. The meaning of the knot is to ensure that at the end of the work the laces do not stick out to the sides.

As I said, few snake knots are required, but in general you can tie the whole lanyard out of them. But keep in mind that subsequently such a cylinder can unwind along the axis and the picture will not be very beautiful. It is better to make a square or a spiral of squares (a spiral will turn out if the direction is not changed along the knitting of the squares).

If you are satisfied with the length of the product, still tighten the free ends so that the knot squeezes them tightly and firmly and they do not come loose, even when they are loose.

Blue and yellow

Here the lanyard is ready.

You need to do something with the free ends of the laces. I did it simply. The shortest lace tied as far as possible from the lanyard. The rest are a little longer. Knots are the simplest, but eight would be better (not long enough).

Alternatively, you can cut the laces and burn. You can tie and burn. The main thing is to prevent the lanyard itself from fluffing, but how you achieve this is unimportant.

The color combination works wonderfully with the black finish of the aluminum handle. Ambush. If the knife were gray or shiny, I would have to choose the appropriate colors :) The same khaki, black, dark green, maybe even white. Light gray or variegated gray will also work well.

Closing the ends of the cord

In the sixth picture you can clearly see how the ends of the cord are sealed. In this case, two laces - blue and yellow - were the same length. If one of the cords is much shorter than the other, you can finally tie a cylinder of the same color around two short laces.

Can be hung on laces turtles, beads, shark teeth, and so on and so forth.

Turtles, however, are difficult to get. And the laces - there are plenty of them on every corner. Leather the laces can simply be tied to the knife, and none of them can be knitted. I cut them from an old belt.

Benchmade Ambush plain

The final picture gives an idea of the dimensions of the made lanyard. Of course, if you are aware of the size of the Ambush. Ambush still that one. The blade is ten centimeters, the handle is even larger.

About Ambush I will write more, but for now a few words about the benefits of temlyakov.

Benefits are questionable, but aesthetic component is strong.

Such a bright lanyard is very useful for a black knife - and in this case the knife is heavy and slips off the pocket easily (I wear it in my vest pocket, and not on my pants pocket). The knife is flat, it will go into the pocket of a jacket or jacket, but there the lanyard will get in the way. He gets in the way in his pocket, but for some it will help to get a knife.

A special moment of using lanyards is to help hold the knife when gripping koi. That's why the lanyard is made thick. However, I am not fond of saber felling :)

Lanyard weaving

Since ancient times, people have woven, knitted, wound lanyards on their knives and bladed weapons. Sometimes it had a practical meaning, sometimes purely decorative, sometimes just a tribute to fashion.

The purpose depends on the lanyard itself. Sometimes the lanyard forms a loop that can be draped over the hand to reduce the risk of losing the knife in an emergency. On small knives, or on knives with a short handle, a thick braided lanyard can fill the void in the palm, increasing the length of the handle.

It can also be used to more conveniently and quickly remove a folding knife from a pocket or case.

Holding the knife by the lanyard and the end of the handle, you can increase the inertia of the knife due to the wrist whip, for more effective chopping blows.

It is better to weave a lanyard from a synthetic cord. Synthetic materials are more resistant to wear and friction, and do not rot from moisture. In addition, the ends of the synthetic cord can be melted to prevent self-dissolving. It is better to take the cord not flat, but round, better if not hollow inside. Shoe laces fit very well. If it is supposed to weave a short and thick lanyard, which should lie comfortably in the hand, then the cord must be selected accordingly. The thicker, coarser and more embossed the cord is, the more grippy the lanyard will be. If a lanyard is supposed to be in the form of a loop that will need to be thrown over the hand, then the cord should be thick so as not to cut the hand and not dig into the skin, and the cord should also be smooth and round in cross section so that it does not crush or rub. Lanyards that carry purely decorative functions can be weaved from anything and in any way. The color of the cord is a purely individual matter. But, when going out into nature, it is better to equip your knives with lanyards of contrasting colors, i.e. bright red, poisonous green or purple, etc. The more unnatural and provocative the color of the lanyard, the less likely it is to lose the knife in the grass or fallen leaves.

Lanyards are woven not only on knives. Often you can find a lanyard on the scabbard and covers.

The purpose of such lanyards is the same. Sometimes you need to tightly fasten the knife, in which case you can unweave the lanyard and tie the knife to the equipment, leg or arm with a cord. Also, with the received cord, you can tie something (or someone), apply a tourniquet, etc.

Here are a few examples of lanyards, their manufacture and application.

I. Weaving "Cage"

Two cords about 25 cm long are tied in a knot in the middle.

Weave together in a cage. All ends overlap each other at right angles so that each previous one passes under the one in front.

Having finished the first tier, we tighten the ends well, and repeat the same thing, adding the second to the first tier, the third to the second, etc.

We get a lanyard in cross section. It is important to weave strictly in one direction, and not violate the alternation order, otherwise the lanyard will turn out to be crooked and shapeless. The tighter the ends are tightened, the smoother and stiffer the lanyard will be, if it is necessary to give it flexibility and softness, you need to tighten it accordingly weaker. Once you have decided that your lanyard has reached the desired length, we complete the weaving and complete the pommel. You can simply cut the cords and melt the ends.

You can collect all four ends of the cord together and tie a knot, then cut the ends and melt. We get something like a "monkey paw".

It is very important to leave a little play at the very beginning so that the lanyard is not tightly tied to the knife, but can easily move and be thrown from one side to the other.

This method has a couple of disadvantages. Firstly, a lanyard woven in this way cannot be unraveled and woven again (only if it is smaller). The second disadvantage is that the cord is cut into two parts. It may happen that you need a strong cord or rope, then an unwoven lanyard can come in handy. And tying the two halves of the cord is still not as convenient and reliable as using a solid cord. The third drawback is the static nature of the lanyard. If you equip a collapsible knife with such a lanyard, then the lanyard will have to be untwisted for disassembly. Of course, you can try and not unravel, but then disassembling and assembling the knife will turn into real torture.

Such a lanyard, especially in combination with the "monkey's paw", is recommended to weave on knives with a small handle.

It is convenient for him to pull out a knife from his pocket, or by holding it to inflict chopping blows with a knife.

II. Weaving "Whip" or "Hangman's Knot"

We need a cord 25-30 cm long. We pass the cord through the hole on the knife handle.

We leave about a quarter of the length motionless, and fold the rest of the segment with a loop, so that the long and movable end is at the very handle.

Having folded three layers of a fixed cord, we begin to wind the long end around them with turns.

Starting the winding at the handle itself, we impose even and dense turns. As soon as the length is considered sufficient, we thread the movable end of the cord into the loop formed and tighten it from the opposite end.

The advantages of this method are directly opposite to the disadvantages of the previous one. This lanyard can be unraveled and re-woven. Having dissolved it, we get a rather long lace, which can be very useful. For example, tie a knife to a stick and make a spear. By loosening the knot and getting a fairly wide loop, you can easily disassemble and assemble the knife for repair or cleaning.

III. Weaving "Long loop"

It is performed in the same way as the "Lash" with the only difference being that there are much fewer turns. The ends of the cord should be left a little longer and tied at the end with a knot, after which they should also be cut and melted.

There should be few turns, and they should not be wound too tight, the knot should move freely in both directions. Such a lanyard can be thrown on the wrist and the "gallows knot" makes it possible to tighten the loop tighter to fit tightly to the size of the wrist, and thereby prevent slipping from the hand.

VI. Weaving "Tape"

On such a lanyard, much more cord is required. One cord is much shorter than the other. Two cords are tied in such a way that there are three short, equal in length ends, and one is much longer than the others.

We leave the three short ends motionless, and the long end will be our slider. The long end is woven between three short ones in a checkerboard pattern, for example, from left to right.

Having reached the far right end of the cord, we also weave in a checkerboard pattern from right to left. So we get a wide ribbon. You can make the tape wider by taking not two cords, but three, etc. As soon as we reach the desired length, we again perform the top. Here it is done in the same way as in previous methods. You can cut off all the ends and melt, you can tie two knots, you can collect all the cords together and tie into a knot.

There are still a great many other species, more beautiful and more complex, but we will not go so far. However, nothing prevents you from experimenting and coming up with something new. Good luck!

From the book Big Soviet Encyclopedia(PL) author TSB

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Lanyard is called special kind weaving, which is performed with a cord and is used to decorate handles of various kinds. Before today they are used to decorate weapons of any kind, especially if they are melee weapons. In simple words, lanyard - a loop of a cable, or rope, located at the end of a saber, or other weapon. In the Russian army, the presence of such a lanyard on a soldier spoke of his special merits to the fatherland and showed that this was a distinction. Lanyard weaving can be done even by beginner needlewomen!

Lanyards were used for convenience and as a decoration for a knife, they were attached to its handle. All the items that riders used before had lanyards on their ends. Therefore, the initial function of weaving a lanyard is considered to be convenience for a person who uses this or that thing.

The secondary function is beauty. It was made as a decoration. When the owner of the weapon had free time, he could design with his own hands all kinds of lanyards from various materials. Knowing the schemes and methods of weaving a lanyard, for example, from leather, a craftsman could profitably decorate his melee weapons.

Possessing some schemes, types of weaving knots, a person is able to profitably and without problems make an ornament in the form of a lanyard, even for checkers. Let's consider some of them.

We learn the technique of weaving a lanyard with an analysis of the main types

Simple knot.

No wonder the node is called that. Therefore, almost everyone, at least once in their life, resorted to using it. It is performed by knitting first a knot up, and then inward to the first knot.

Straight knot.

When connecting the ends in a simple knot weaving pattern, perform it twice for both sides.

Simple and straight knots, adjacent in weaving technology, therefore it is not surprising that people who know how to perform the first know the basics of the second.

Lanyards are fashionable to perform in such ways as:

snake
hunting knot
Cobra
square weave
Round weave - ball
Rhombus weave.

In this article, you will see how to make a paracord lanyard using the simple knot technique.

Since paracord is one of the optimal materials for weaving a lanyard, we will use it in practice.

You will need:

Paracord or strong cord.

Yes, only this material will be needed to complete the craft. Start making the lanyard by making a simple paracord knot.

Step-by-step master - a class for doing crafts:

Find the middle of the rope.
Make a loop in this section of the paracord.
Thread the end of the rope through the loop. A simple knot is ready.
Thus, perform simple knots, according to the right amount for you.
Attach to the desired weapon through the hole on the handle.
Check the ease of holding this design.

If everything suits you, then the craft is ready. We will be glad if given master- class, will be useful to you.

The lanyard allows you to visually lengthen the handle, even with a short knife to apply chopping blows. This ability was convincingly demonstrated by the participants of the rope-cutting contest. This device can make the handle longer, even replace it. With the help of a lanyard, you can move and continue the reach of the knife beyond the border of its contour.

The lanyard is able not only to protect the tool from falling out, but also to free the hand, at the same time, allowing you to maintain quick access to the knife. Such a mount is especially convenient when working at height, in a boat, in hard-to-reach places and during manipulations associated with the need to often put down the knife and quickly take it.

However, it should be noted that each specific lanyard cannot perform all functions at once. Most often, it is intended only for the execution of any one specific task.

There are various ways to fasten lanyards. They attach it to the hilt, hilt, through a hole in the hilt itself, or through a ring, a shackle - a swivel. Each method has its positive and negative sides. For example, fastening through a ring is more compact and mobile, but fastening through a hole is simpler and more reliable, fastening through a shackle, especially if it is tight along the axis, allows you to stably orient the lanyard and quickly find it by touch. You can attach the lanyard freely, with a knot, with a clip, on a loop or secure it with a through clip, a winding of thin wire. In a word, everyone chooses the method of fixing according to taste and needs.

Lanyards are knitted from the most diverse material from a decorative cord: to a chain and birch bark, but it is believed that best material- skin.

Therefore, when doing crafts, choosing material for them, be careful after studying its characteristics. After all, working with weapons is not only fascinating, but also fraught with danger.

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A lanyard is a special type of weaving, which is made with a cord and is used to decorate handles of various kinds. Until today, they are used to decorate weapons of any kind, especially if they are melee weapons. In simple words, a lanyard is a loop of a cable, or rope, located at the end of a saber, or other weapon. In the Russian army, the presence of such a lanyard on a soldier spoke of his special merits to the fatherland and showed that this was a distinction. Lanyard weaving can be done even by beginner needlewomen!

The secondary function is beauty. It was made as a decoration. When the owner of the weapon had free time, he could design all kinds of lanyards from various materials with his own hands. Knowing the schemes and methods of weaving a lanyard, for example, from leather, a craftsman could profitably decorate his melee weapons.

Possessing some schemes, types of weaving knots, a person is able to profitably and without problems make an ornament in the form of a lanyard, even for checkers. Let's consider some of them.

We learn the technique of weaving a lanyard with an analysis of the main types

Simple knot.

No wonder the node is called that. Therefore, almost everyone, at least once in their life, resorted to using it. It is performed by knitting first a knot up, and then inward to the first knot.

Straight knot.

When connecting the ends in a simple knot weaving pattern, perform it twice for both sides.

Simple and straight knots, adjacent in weaving technology, therefore it is not surprising that people who know how to perform the first know the basics of the second.

Lanyards are fashionable to perform in such ways as:

snake
hunting knot
Cobra
square weave
Round weave - ball
Rhombus weave.

In this article, you will see how to make a paracord lanyard using the simple knot technique.

Since paracord is one of the optimal materials for weaving a lanyard, we will use it in practice.

You will need:

Paracord or strong cord.

Yes, only this material will be needed to complete the craft. Start making the lanyard by making a simple paracord knot.

Step-by-step master - a class for doing crafts:

Find the middle of the rope.
Make a loop in this section of the paracord.
Thread the end of the rope through the loop. A simple knot is ready.
Thus, perform simple knots, according to the right amount for you.
Attach to the desired weapon through the hole on the handle.
Check the ease of holding this design.

If everything suits you, then the craft is ready. We will be glad if this master class is useful for you.

However, it should be noted that each specific lanyard cannot perform all functions at once. Most often, it is intended only for the execution of any one specific task.

Lanyards are knitted from the most diverse material from a decorative cord: to a chain and birch bark, but it is believed that the best material is leather.

Therefore, when doing crafts, choosing material for them, be careful after studying its characteristics. After all, working with weapons is not only fascinating, but also fraught with danger.

Video on this topic of the article

Lanyards for knives probably familiar to everyone who is interested in knives. Do they have a practical meaning or is it just a knife decoration - let's try to figure it out.

First, let's look at a couple of dictionaries:

« Lanyard- a loop from a belt or ribbon with a brush at the end of the hilt of a saber, sword, checker, worn on the hand; in the Russian army, a lanyard from an order ribbon was a distinction. Latest Dictionary foreign words and expressions (Moscow, 2002).

« Lanyard- braid with a brush on a sword, saber; silver lanyard badge of an officer's rank. In general, both braid and cord and twine for things, for putting on a hand. On top of the luggage or on the side of the carts, a lanyard, a rope with a loop, a gusset is tied to hold the cart on the rolls. Dictionary living Great Russian language. Dal V.I.

Now everything is clear. The very concept of “lanyard” is just a loop on the arm to hold an object (not necessarily a cold weapon).

But a lanyard for a knife, what it is for and what is the use of it, let's figure it out.

The first thing that comes to mind is the convenience of removing the knife from the sheath. Especially if the sheath is of the “rider” type and the handle of your knife is 2/3 immersed in them. Or the sheath is still new and not developed - in this case, the knife is taken out of them with difficulty and the presence of a lanyard on the handle makes this procedure more convenient.

In some cases, the lanyard allows, as it were, to lengthen the handle of the knife and inflict chopping blows on them.

Another plus of having a lanyard on a knife is the ability to prevent the latter from slipping out of your hands. This is possible, for example, when fishing, when the hands are wet and slippery from the fish. Let's not remember stories with boats pierced by knives and lost knives.

The lanyard on the knife can be fixed in such a way as to transfer part of the load to it, while increasing the impact force and increasing the comfort and safety of holding the knife in your hand.

Of the impractical functions of the lanyard, I would like to highlight the decorative one. A masterfully woven lanyard can serve as a knife decoration, so, to the envy of friends. Some knife owners are so adept at knotting and weaving that their lanyards look richer than the knife itself.

We are not sure that we have listed all the functions of knife lanyards. Specifically, each lanyard cannot perform all functions at once.

Choose from our range of knives that are already equipped with lanyards or decorative lanyards to decorate your knife. The latter, by the way, are made of paracord and can perform a practical load.

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