Make Your Paracord Necklaces/Lanyards Safe with Breakaway Knots

Are Paracord lanyards and necklaces safe to wear? Since paracord is so strong, a paracord necklace can cause strangulation if it were to catch on something. If you make necklaces for kids, or you work around heavy machinery, you may want to add a breakaway or quick-release knot to your paracord projects.
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[@heyeighteen]

Thank you for making this video!!!! I work in the health care system. I’ve been in situations (psych nurse) where choking is a real issue and one of the hardest situations to get out of. Now I can make a lanyard the way I want it and it still be safe!

[@officialnarcissco4533]

I hope you are kind and gentle to your patients and see them as you would see your boss i.e. as if they had authority over you (even though they don't) that way you'll treat them right as oppose to lauding it over them (even subliminally).

[@TheTuneAce]

I like the second one because it's easy to redo the breakaway. Also, since you can control the required break tension, i feel that the 2nd knot is better because it takes more force that you think to break the knot from around your neck. Pulling straight out from the knot isn't the best way to test the holding power of a knot for this application. Set the knot retention to a point that isn't too painful to break but also won't come loose during normal use, like running or brushing up against other objects

[@crystalheart9]

Thank you for the tutorial on safety knots.

[@IowanLawman]

Yeah I came to the same conclusion a while ago about the paracord necklaces with the 2 knots. If on the off chance I get my pendant stuck on something I would be along for the ride so I got rid of it and used the outer casing of the paracord and ran a bead chain through it and sealed both the ends with a bead sticking out. Now I have a quick release necklace that is durable and is non-reflective to light.

[@TheKjoy85]

I could see that as a good way for our service men and women to make their dogtag chains non-reflective and muffle the sounds they make.

[@BlueMountain2017]

Thank you. I really like that last knot.

[@TheKjoy85]

I'll have to test them myself, but I like the 3rd one the most at this point. I was actually looking at magnetic clasps for paracord jewelry to make it both easy to put on and take off, but yet secure enough to not just fall off.

[@jessero]

Before trying the knots i tied both ends of the paracord to an elastic hair tie and it felt secure and like youd still be able to rip it in an emergency, but i like how much neater it is with just knot #3 in the video

[@jessero]

Tried 2 and 3 and 3 is definitely stronger and lower profile. Thanks for the great video!

[@simonemller1966]

Very simple and useful, thanks!

[@jasonmaughan2731]

One thing you could do is not place the knot behind your neck. Put it closer to item hanging from the cord and it's more comfortable. I've done that with break-aways.

[@ParacordPlanet]

It all depends on the function of the necklace/lanyard. That's a good idea if you are using it for a pull-away knife or tool. If you are going for looks, you probably wouldn't want to do that.

[@justinvelasquez761]

Small pocket knife now its safe necklace to wear

[@traceface7001]

exactly what i needed. i can finally safely ditch my crap work issued lanyard. much obliged!

[@mrdewilliams]

I like this. I am thinking, to be more decorative, that I could put a single bend in both ends, and tie them with a ranger bead. I'll be trying that out tonight.

[@ParacordPlanet]

Nice idea. Let us know how it goes!

[@mrdewilliams]

@@ParacordPlanet I gave the ranger bead method a go. It actually works pretty well. A single ranger bead holds, but is easier to pull out. Putting two ranger beads on the bends gives a better hold. Since I am putting a bend on both ends of my lanyard, the cord can be pulled from either side, making it a little easier to pull out, but the double bead compensates for that. Aesthetically, I do like the way it looks.

[@TheKjoy85]

I tried this on a necklace I made and I really like it. If it does get ripped off my neck, all I have to do to reset it is tie 2 new ranger beads. I don't think that I would be able to rethread the current beads back onto the bent strands.

[@redchariots5428]

Thanks for the great info.

[@MarkVenn66]

Very useful video. I have lost my staff id card and am waiting for a new one that will come without a lanyard so I will have to buy one or make my own. Guess which option I am going for!

[@Daerlandsson]

Will go for no 3! Thanks!

[@ingog4685]

Thank you 👍🏻 #3 is nice

[@aircavmedic]

Really cool

[@shannonjensen3855]

What’s a pop barrel? Could you please show us what it does next time?

[@ParacordPlanet]

That's a good question. They're a plastic connector used on some lanyards. We think you'll understand when you see them! Here's an example: www.paracordplanet.com/breakaway-pop-barrel-connectors-multiple-colors/.

[@asurasyn]

A better option is to use a cheap paperclip as a connector between both ends so it holds the cord but breaks easily if it gets snagged on, say, a conveyor belt that's moving at 60mph.

[@SanjaySanjay-on7if]

Amazing

[@BDensmore184]

Double overhand 😉

[@dalerobertson5841]

When you say "safe" I'm assuming you're talking about it choking you or something. Am I right, because I'm a bit confused?

[@ParacordPlanet]

Yep, I suppose I could have elaborated on that point. Normal jewelry poses no risk to the wearer because it will break. Paracord is strong enough to hold over 500 lbs, so there's much greater potential for strangulation.

[@officialnarcissco4533]

Do you think a 3ft I'm total 1.5ft each side necklace will be safe with a super strong and NOT breakaway not?!

[@ciarangale4738]

bit late to the party, but if its not a breakaway knot theres always the chance of it catching on something and choking you no matter how long it is. overall its not a huge risk, but if youre around heavy machinery, strong moving parts, or overall anything that it could get caught on, its best to be careful

[@tomcatt998]

Y knot just use a cord that breaks at let's say 10 to 15 or 20#

[@maxzhao8331]

What do you mean it’s dangerous?

[@ParacordPlanet]

Strangulation hazard.

[@jjsimaging]

#3