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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Thanks
deano

Saturday 28 August 2010

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:

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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.