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Many people saw tied to the handle of the knife, "lace", wonder what it is. Such sword knots knife made quite a long time, and they are not uncommon. But still remains a lot of people who are not even aware of why we need this accessory. Perhaps this is some elaborate decorations, or have Lanyard still have application function? Let us examine together.
Lanyard as trinket
Make a stab sword knots from a variety of materials, and in most cases they are purely decorative. The most popular materials are considered Lanyard leather or simple nylon cord. Sometimes they are additionally decorated with a variety of decorative elements. Lanyard made of leather, as a rule, can not be disassembled. Unfortunately, both of these materials are not very reliable - they are easy to cut and break even. That is why, for the best leashes manufacturers use parachute cord.
What is the parachute cord?
Parachute cord - is a material that has been specifically designed for the military. It is made of nylon. Initially it was used for the production of parachute lines. The material has a great tensile strength. Each cord is woven from yarns 7-9, wherein each filament has a core. It is the presence of the core parachute cord distinguishes real from fake.
So what is really need a lanyard?
Firstly, for the lanyard it is very convenient to take out a knife from his pocket or bag. Secondly, it can be used to hang the knife. Third, if necessary lanyard is set, resulting in the hands of man is a durable nylon cord length (typically) up to 2-3 meters. In a matter of survival in the wild this thing is indispensable.
In the forest, a cord can be used for many purposes. For example, to build a hut. Also, the cord of which was associated lanyard will help to consolidate a knife on a pole and make a spear. Finally, if things went really bad, it can be used as a tourniquet.
Some even manage to make the line of the parachute cord for fishing and thread to repair clothes. In other words, this lanyard on a good knife - something very useful and necessary, especially for those who often chosen in the wild.
I want even more interesting about the knives? Here is a small Soviet history "Swiss" knifeThat domestic engineers tried to create at the end of the Second World War.
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