Paracord lanyards - for sale

All the lanyards featured on this blog have been custom handmade (by myself) for my customers.

Should you be interested in anyone of these designs or have an idea that you would like me to create, please feel free to contact me.

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deano

Monday 4 October 2010

Monkey fists

This design makes an attractive/decorative end to any paracord.

Simply adding some stitching gives you an idea of what possibilities you can get with these...

Left to right: King cobra in Grey - Cobra in Int Orange - Snake in OD & Black

I use a light weight cotton based ball (not polystryrene) for the center of the monkeys fist. The diameter of the monkeys fist is 4cm.

Saturday 28 August 2010

Snake stitch

This stitch makes for a very attractive lanyard, due to the way the two lengths of paracord are knotted. This type of lanyard is best suited to a longer type of lanyard as it does have a small amount of flex in it.

90cm used as a neck lanyard with an attachment for a whistle:

110cm used as a neck lanyard with an attachment for a camera:

King cobra and cobra stitch

The cobra stitch has got to be the most widely used stitch, it has been made into lanyard, key fobs, bracelets and even watch straps.
People often ask what is the difference between the king cobra and cobra stitch. Basically the king cobra is another cobra stitch on top of an existing cobra stitch. The picture below demonstrates this:

Made in either one or two colours this makes for a really nice looking lanyard. The picture below shows different combinations of colours and clip size:

I have also made these smaller cobra key fobs for those who want the cobra style but not the bulk of a larger lanyard:



Square stitch and zipper pullers

The sqaure stitch is a very common and robust stitch used my lanyard makers.
Made in either one or two colours this makes for a really nice looking lanyard. The picture below shows different combinations of colours and clip size:

A short version of the square stitch is great for zipper puller on your rucksacks or outdoor clothing:

Key fobs and tool tags

One great use for paracord is to attach it to you small tools, torches or keys.
Here are a few examples in use:

Here are a few more different styles. They are made from either a square or round stitch with one of the many rings or clips I have to offer:

Lanyard materials

I am often asked what materials I use, here is the info:

Paracord

The paracord I use is genuine US military issue 7 strand Kernmantle style 550 cord, which conforms to MIL-C-5040 Type III.

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Top row (military colours)
- Coyote brown
- Olive drab
- Coyote tan
- Foliage green
- Black
- Grey
- ACU digital (the US combat clothing)

Middle row (standard colours)
- Silver
- Navy blue
- Purple
- Royal blue
- White

Bottom row (standard colours)
- Burnt orange
- Yellow
- International safety Orange
- Red
- Burgundy

Clips, shackles and rings

I have a huge variety of clips, shackles and split rings that can be used on the lanyards

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Top row (all AISI rated type 316 steel)
- Large clip
- Medium gate snap
- Small gate snap
- Small McGizmo clip

Bottom row(all swivel clips)
- Small clip
- Lobster clip
- Trigger clip

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Top row (all AISI rated type 316 steel)
- Large shackle (6mm)
- Small shackle (5mm)
- Solid ring (3/8 thickness x 3/4 diameter)
- Small McGizmo clip

Bottom row(all split rings)
- 1 inch steel with nickel plating
- 3/4 inch steel with nickel plating
- 1/2 inch steel with nickel plating
- Size 5 (about 1/4 inch) steel

Note
AISI is the American Iron & Steel Institute, the steel is rated Type 316. This type 316 steel is used for surgical uses and is also known as "marine grade" stainless steel due to its increased ability to resist saltwater corrosion.