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.
Paracord lanyards - for sale
Monday, 4 October 2010
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:
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:
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:
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
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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.
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
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
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.
Paracord
The paracord I use is genuine US military issue 7 strand Kernmantle style 550 cord, which conforms to MIL-C-5040 Type III.
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
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
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.