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:
Paracord lanyards - for sale
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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.
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