What Are All Those Lanyard Beads For?

[@toml.8210]

When I was a Boy Scout, we had lanyards that we could put on the pocket flap button. The beads were of different colors, which were for different kinds of activities, like winter camping with sub-freezing temperatures, emergency service to the community, going to a national Scout camp/trek or World Jamboree, earning a higher rank, perfect attendence for a whoole year, etc.

[@microMobilidade]

We used to work in the field and our friend “Cholo” showed us how using different knots/beads makes it easier to go and grab the exact item/tool you want without digging inside a bag. Specially useful in the dark and to get items out without reaching in with dirty hands while working

[@scootcha]

The main demographic for EDC does not have dirty hands, nor are they operating out of a bad at night. They work cushy desk jobs. They only take out their knife to open their Amazon Prime box.

[@vng2000]

Hi, Why not make an episode about EDC that is TSA friendly. For those who travel for business, it would be an awesome video-i know many people would be in the same boat. Thanks for the work you do. It is a very informative and innovative way to present the material. Love the store-waiting on more items to be stocked. Cheers!

[@michaelkestrel8363]

There is no knife that is TSA friendly

[@kjv-public-domain]

Try the NERF Leatherman.

[@terrelldeppe8468]

I have been carrying the Leatherman Style PS for a few months. The scissors are sharp and effective, and open up flat enough to use as a small knife. I’ve used it to cut paracord, boxes, and do some lightweight projects. I go through security at least twice a week. Most of the time, TSA lets it pass through without looking. Once in a while they pull it out, show it to their boss and colleagues, then smile and say, “cool!”. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than nothing. It’s small and well designed. I have a short loop of paracord around a front belt loop that I clip the tool on and it discretely hangs into my front pocket. No one has ever asked me about what’s down there because, ...well, that would be inappropriate. ;-)

[@DLRudder]

ceramic razor blade

[@derekstynes9631]

Gains a New Sub from Me !

[@cole_meister]

YES!! I just commented on IG asking how to tie that knot. You must’ve seen it. Thanks so much man.

[@AlexPears]

I also use beads to identify my EDC by touch if I am carrying multiple items in one pocket, so I know I'm pulling out the right piece without looking.

[@Cdeath1313]

when people ask me why I have a lanyard, I always tell em "same reason tampons have a string" makes it easier to extract from my pocket.

[@marcuscv827]

Freaking Dwight lol

[@fuhq5121]

Even if you dont want it to be.

[@lindboknifeandtool]

Absolute mad lad

[@ForwardTokage]

Prison wallet

[@willblake72]

you keep tampons in your pocket?

[@andrewmilbrandt1912]

“40 pieces of flair”

[@markkennedy9263]

The MINIMUM is 15. Do you want to known as someone who does the minimum?

[@thenastyblaster]

Lol what a crack up😂

[@user-pq4by2rq9y]

One use i found for the lanyard is to slide my pinky inside and push forward to give me a bit more blade to work with keeping a more solid grip.

[@cg6448]

I feel like I'm watching the equivalent of jewelry and makeup with all this edc stuff.

[@cannonball666]

I think it gets to a point of being ridiculous when he is more concerned about how things look (brass, copper, beads, etc) than how equipment functions. It seems to be all about showing off what's inside your pockets. I'd feel silly saying to someone "Hey, do you want to see what's in my pockets?

[@slappy8941]

@@cannonball666 Yeah it's a bunch of Barbi bullshit.

[@coreymagin]

All this "EDC" buzz is annoying to me because of this. You're just obsessing way too much about it.

[@BaritoneMonkey]

Idk, for me I looked this up bc I needed ideas to help grab the right tool (multi-tool vs knife vs pen vs light) out of my pocket organizer. Aesthetics are a bonus.

[@jessedarko]

Carlos Gonzalo Gorrín Suárez you are. And that’s fine.

[@mikemarien3246]

I use a piece of para-chord with the reflectors in it. Super easy to find in the dark as it lights up when you hit it with a flashlight. Especially handy tip for any dad's with boyscouts.

[@travispratt6327]

For me it’s mostly just easier to pull out, whether it be mixed up with my keys and other junk or clipped to my pocket grabbing a lanyard means I know the orientation and the item I’m grabbing. They do make them look better too, less naked, it’s like a knife hat.

[@nosreuter]

Very nice regarding stuff in the "utility" pocket. I've always liked that pocket but never used it after having stuff destroyed in the laundry or simply because it's so fiddly to get stuff out of it.. Totally new to this whole world of EDC. I have a tendency to get quite nerdy with whatever I do, whether it's rock climbing or photography. I can tell right away that these EDC-waters are some treacherous ones 🐡

[@TheWeaversofEternity]

I'm a little late to this video, but thanks for the brief shoutout Taylor! I always enjoy watching your EDC content, been watching your stuff since the MOD days haha. Keep up the great work!

[@lelandphill4408]

Thinking about adding one to my leatherman surge. It can be a pain removing it from the pouch with the two bit kit sections.

[@kurtgarcia7079]

If it's a longer lanyard with multiple beads on a little EDC knife, they could be pace beads. But that's if you take it out camping/hunting/hiking/etc.

[@mrarrjoe]

I just tried that snake knot and it came out pretty good. I used the inner core of a lanyard for glassed and the bead and 2 small rubber tube inserts that was on it and it works great for pulling from the pocket. Especially considering I have a deep pocket clip. It really works great.

[@AK-of9qx]

New to the edc scene. Never knew it was actually a thing. Recently started watching these vids and have been wondering about these lil lanyard thingys lol. Glad I stumbled onto this video

[@dinamonster00]

Nice shout out to the Weavers of Eternity, I learn a lot from them but Oh the dreaded diamond knot!! Have tried a barrel knot?

[@Robert-xk5pm]

Retrieving an object like a small aluminium or plastic flashlight is why I use lanyards. Dropped a couple in bilge of a boat couldn't retrieve with a magnet a lanyard allowed retrieval with broomstick and a stiff wire shaped in a hook.

[@brandonkriegerKNSS]

Great video, I have a few Kershaw knives for EDC and it appears the Lanyards would not work because the holes or areas to connect would be deep in my pocket versus hanging out to be easy to grab. I have the Kershaw Blur and Onion.

[@armLocalhost]

I recently found out great copper and brass beads on AliExpress. Right now (corona summer 2020) it takes a long time to ship them but they are significantly cheaper than in other stores/platforms.

[@Arariel3]

I clicked on this out of morbid curiosity to see what would be said. I have to say I was cheering in the first minutes. "Style." Best and most honest answer I've ever heard! Thanks!

[@allancrewdson]

With a decent length Paracord lanyard it can double up as an emergency spare boot/shoe lace when outdoors or even minor repairs to backpacks and the like.

[@williamstockbridge]

I find it easier to pull my knife from my pocket and I seem to drop my knife less when putting it back in my pocket if I have a lanyard. It also looks cool.

[@stevenlaxton3618]

This video just convinced me to try edc-ing a knife with a lanyard...my black tusk arete got a lanyard made of a piece of lace from my retired work boots(which also gave a piece of leather for a shifty homemade strop lol) and for a bead I simply used one of those deals they wrap a wire through for electric motors hahaha if I like the idea I'm buying some leather strap and parachord

[@davekrauser7070]

I have lanyards with beads on my powerpint multitool, my civivi praxis, and my edc oasis for the same reasons.

[@tomweeks8664]

I'm with you. I have a lanyard on just about every knife I own. I will be checking out new knives and I notice no lanyard hole It won't ever be mine. I know I have spent hundreds just on lanyard beads. Sometimes I might get a special knife well it will probably get a nice lanyard and bead. I like lanyards because it makes pocket draw a whole lot faster.

[@stever5620]

I know this video is a couple years old.....what is that beautiful folding knife you are using to cut the leather with? I LIKE the looks of that blade!!

[@andrewt248]

I've really come to like a lanyard on my pocket knife in the winter. Much easier to pull it out of pocket with gloves on.

[@ryanhouchens1571]

Can you please go over how you sharpen your blades i really need help I have a knife that has been passed down to me from my grand father and I need help getting a edge back on it

[@olorintwentyfifteen8515]

Great video! Just learned to tie a leather diamond knot this week. Gotta be careful to keep the finished side of the leather lace facing out, but quit satisfying to achieve. Peace!

[@manny7051]

is it ok to use the hole on the deep carry clip to serve as a lanyard hole if my pocket knife has no lanyard hole?

[@auntkaz422]

Just a helpful suggestion: it would be easier to see what you are doing as far as making knots with paracord if you had a bright color paracord and a white background. (Dark paracord is difficult to see when you are making movements with it and the background you used had a pattern, part of which the color of your paracord blended into).

[@Fender1031]

I like to tie lanyards with a pinky lanyard. It just gives you more security when you are using your knife or tools in the rain or sweating.

[@MascaratumBLF]

Always surprising with the themes 😉 I became used to use lanyards with or without beads in my gear and even wallet! Practical or not they add some personality! Thanks for the vid 👍

[@mommytsunami]

used to work in helicopters with the doors off, lanyards may be "stylish" but they're also a good way to keep your knife from flying into the tail rotor and killing everyone!

[@fletcherbrown728]

Nice presentation: I am a couple of years late getting into collection knives so I have a vast library of past KZbin videos to watch. love your channel. You could also cut your lanyard material a little longer to make tying the snake knot a little easier- then trim the tag ends exactly where you want them to be. At current Amazon prices for the brown Latigo leather lace, it is only about 3 cents ($ .03) per inch.

[@FramesPerSecondAnimation]

Thank you for the tutorial on making the knots, I will go buy some fancy beads now....

[@MrFunnybonz112]

Have you used suede lace leather for the lanyards? Looks nice but wondering how they hold up

[@GorggW]

Were u talking about that little jean pocket inside your right pocket? That was originally meant for pocket watches in the 1800s, it's called a watch pocket I think, I keep my zippo in it.

[@knoxboxdesigns]

if you buy veg tan leather "lace" from somewhere like tandy, you could also dye the leather any colour you want. or buy a simple strap/lace cutter and make your own out of which ever leather you like.

[@DV77737]

That was amazing. I’m the dude who buys stuff off eBay, pre -made with a nice flare

[@gurugoguzhanson]

You can also use a lanyard to prevent your hand from slipping forward unto the blade.

[@believeinjesus8300]

Might I ask, does the beads bang up the scales on the knives? I like the beads but they make me nervous about scratching up anodized scales ?

[@toml.8210]

I prefer a Figure-8 knot. I use it for sailing to terminate a line or sheet. It's easier to tie, and uses less line than the snake knot.

[@UKCG_2]

Thanks for the lesson on snake knots!

[@GIJoeFactotum]

Just an FYI. When I fist started putting lanyards on my folders it was purely for utilitarian purposes. When I hunted I would usually carry a longer bladed fixed-blade and a folder for gutting and skinning the animal. The fixed-blade I would use for initial cutting, but then I'd start using the folder once I got into the cavity and then for skinning. Sometime I would need to go to the fixed blade to chop through some bone. That left me with a bloody folder that I didn't want to put down in the dirt, so I would usually add a simple lanyard that merely consisted of a simple loop of paracord. This would allow me to hang the folder (still open and bloody) from a snapped off tree branch next to where I'd be gutting/skinning the animal. Later on I started doing knots and beads, but even now, if it is a knife I plan on using for skinning I'll make sure to include a loop so that I can easily hang it from something next to me, while I'm doing the work.

[@BUGBYTE_]

I swear KZbin is stalking me. I just got through ordering some beads on Etsy and Paracord on eBay yesterday. Love the channel. Perfect timing.🤣

[@timothylongmore7325]

Your computer is stalking you. It knows everthing you do.

[@janodewald6087]

It serves a purpose on knives like the CRKT minimalist series, you mentioned that wasp thing I have not seen yet, but I guess it is the same thing. It actually is in the way sometimes. I own a Victorinox rescue tool and using the glass saw, it dangles around. That's the problem with multitools that have tools on both ends of the handle. I tend to only upgrade my edc with lanyards and beads when I get bored. If I don't get the stuff out properly, it's time to rethink the way I am carrying. I would rather invest more money on my gear than on a bead, but that is just me. Good vid as always, man!

[@inlinetwin5890]

Probably already mentioned somewhere and I'm late to the party, but for those who are in the woods or in nature in general, a blaze orange lanyard can help you find it if you drop it.

[@MusicalWeasel]

11:04 I see what you did there taytay. “It’s KNOT so bad”

[@colonelaengus7005]

Can't count how many times something i was working on or that needed to be cut was just out of my reach. I like my lanyards fist length so the index and thumb can grip the end of the handle scales when overeaching.

[@rubenmadrid3154]

Great video Thank you for the walk through. I’m so glad you took time to explain and show us different examples. Great info and options on your preferences.👍

[@Groundpounder61]

Great content as usual. Walker Thomas knot is another great option for tying up lose ends as well as tying beads on something.

[@edhoonigan434]

I have a paracord lanyard on my ss spyderco endura since the endura has zero jumping anywhere except the spine of the spyder hole the lanyard is the perfect length that my hand will never slip onto the blade it loops around my finger we in use

[@ulvesparker]

Yeah, it is like a zipper pull. Makes my tools easier to find, deploy, and grip. My knife lanyard bead is titanium and has a tritium ring. Almost everything I carry has a lanyard with a titanium micro pear carabiner. My front pocket wallet has a lanyard with a small decorative weight on the end. The "weight" can be a micro flashlight, a religious figure, or a toy. It functions as my other lanyards but additionally, it provides an extra bit of sensory security warning for pickpockets or accidental loss (like a dummy cord or wallet chain) and it is an effective and completely legal monkeyfist. Finally, one special longer lanyard hanging from my compass is my pace counter beads (always non-metallic).

[@danielkarlsson2538]

Hi what is the name/model off your knife that use standard replace blades next to your prybrid tool👍😁

[@adamthomas1222]

The bigger question is why does every EDC item must have a bottle opener 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@aldoagnellini756]

my own "poor's man" bead version: a brass nut of the proper size to have a snug fit (it depends on the lanyards material), a file/drill bit/reamer to remove the threads and you're good to go

[@bjornlange7483]

Or just take a little more cord and do two diamond knots...

[@georgecurtis6463]

I get my leather strips by going to a second hand store and finding woven real leather belts for a few bucks. Then take the belts apart and now i have a lot of leather to do things like this. Only thing is that the leather may be thicker than used here.

[@EchoLostG]

6:35 i did that one with paracord and some how that loose in the pocket, i almost lost my bead

[@GrandmasterChime]

Great channel! What watch are you wearing in this video? I can almost read the dial but it's too pixelated... Salamander Automatic?? lol

[@SinistralCitizen]

Does the 1/8 inch work for the small Sebenza lanyard pin or did you use a different size? Seems like an 1/8 would be too big.

[@trailhead743]

Stumbled on your vid. Glad I did, really informative and the lanyard will definitely help getting the smaller ones out of my pocket. Thanks for this.

[@Rivy_ID]

Great video! Love this topic and I've been looking for good leather lace/string for lanyard for a while now, definitely grabbing one of these spools you linked!

[@echochambers8418]

An 8-10 inch piece of Paracord with a Nut or other heavy object tied on the end makes a good tether for deep pockets,inside a Coat or Self Defense.

[@north-roadcaveman5818]

Steelie, electrical transformer, nut, stubby bolt, a die, a mouse ball, a golf ball, dead battery (maybe) Whatever you got you can wrap in a Monkey's Fist (specific knot)

[@logansnyder18]

Where do u get the dark leather you have on some of your knives!?

[@fp4l70]

Where do you you usually get your beads from? Or can you recommend a site that has a pretty good deal?

[@Dr_Ockefeller.X]

What knife was that with the deep carry clip you showed an example of. The one that didnt have any lanyard on it. Please let me know. Looks awesome.

[@OmegaSpecter87]

I typically do the diamond knot with the ends buried back into the knot itself. My main reason being I don't have any cool beads hanging around. Entertaining vid as always!

[@kayakengineer]

Excellent video! Very classy stuff. Thank you for allowing the Chavez to make an appearance. Made my Day!

[@montedodge341]

Big fan of lanyards ! Must agree , so much easier to pull out of pocket

[@adukke]

Taylor, thanks mate... always such great content for the EDC aficionados... which cord width is the most recommended for making these lanyards ?

[@angelpaz7085]

Where can I get one of those utility knives?? Super nice

[@brassmonkey_009]

Is that a brass inlay on the chaves? Or the micarta playing tricks on me??

[@shawnlizeleatherdale4052]

I use long lanyards that I have attached to my belt, or in my bag for 2 reasons. People know that it's mine, and it's attached to prevent loss. I am far far more worried about losing my knives, as I live in Asia, and I have them shipped from Canada.

[@rebelrealized1299]

great vid man! also not sure if you covered this but I like a longer lanyard I can get my hand in so incase a defensive situation arises your knife doesn't become their knife. keep up the great work bro!

[@TH-bl9gg]

Thank you Taylor, This video was very helpful.

[@InconsistentTechDad]

Thanks for the tutorial! Gonna try this on a few of my knives with some Paracord since that's just what I have. May grab some leather next time I'm in a hobby lobby though, looks awesome.

[@codycain8398]

What is the knife you are using to cut the leather with? 😍

[@ronniesmith915]

Plz tell what what knife make and model you are using to cut the lanyard material....it's a beautiful knife...thx

[@LockNLoad777]

What is the knife you're using to cut the leather with?

[@george344]

Lanyards make it easier to keep track of smaller knives and extra gripping surface. Also, if a loop is used, added security. Use just a variety of nylon cords - para, tactical, micro. No beads. Started seeing your channel not long ago. Interesting stuff, but it seems that there are a lot of gear nerds that are out there and I wonder if they need to wear suspenders to hold up their pants after they load down their pockets?

[@Scarywoody]

I use lanyard beads on my small fixed blades. You are right, you get better grip and it's just cool.

[@machendachen]

You have a nice knife collection! I'm looking into a chavez ultramar myself. You also have a knife I've been wanting for a long time, the zt 0550! 😁👍

[@Phlfwlr]

I like that some people will put some para cord on them. Seems a little more useful than just leather

[@BEYONDMUSIC1983]

Got it, thanks forsharing. I also find a cool Lanyard Bead edc

[@sylvievogelgesang9217]

When in the pocket will keep from sliding out of the pocket , the lanyard and bead, therefore less chance of loosing it .

[@sylvievogelgesang9217]

Ps do not reply (you tube control)

[@sirjordanpowers]

I remember beads on some line to track distance, your step determined when you would move a bead

[@BestDamnEDC]

Ranger Beads

[@srhofer1108]

Do you ever put lanyards on your multi tools?

[@AlphaPrimeEDC]

This may have been asked previously but how did you get the leather through the tiny Chris reeve lanyard hole?

[@jimschuler8830]

Another reason for a lanyard: My phone is a Samsung S8 and I do not like cases on it. That means it's dangerous for it to share a pocket with anything metal. However, I put a snake-braided paracord lanyard on a knife that's about equal to its length. If that knife and my phone share a pocket, my phone rubs against the soft nylon of the lanyard, not the hard metal of the knife, keeping it from getting scratched to hell.

[@bring_bandaids1565]

Im gonna mark that last knot as just “unnecessary”... mostly because it boggles my mind. Lol!

[@randallkelley3599]

Beads are like Air Jordan's, and about the same price!

[@GratitudeAboveAll]

Ridiculous prices, it's just marketing, they make us think we need them, but no bead is worth the asking price, not by a long way.....

[@dadams106]

@@GratitudeAboveAll 15 is the most id pay

[@GiorgiKhabeishvili]

please make an episode on Coast flashlights. they are really affordable and have pretty good reviews. in addition, they seem to be very versatile for EDC as well as other (tactical, home use, etc...). thank you in advance!

[@KashmereFuzz76]

Thanks! I was wondering about the beads but then I figured it was to grab easier! 👍🏼 Now I know for sure!

[@Mr.Bonez2Go]

I have used my paracoard braid to tie close a gap in a work truck cage. I usually carry 2 3 to 4 foot of braided. You can also use a bead as an improvised fishing weight. I try to carry stuff I can potentially use if I need to

[@experienceprecision5406]

In a emergency situation you can use the bead as sling shot ammo. Also if you use rubber you could make a sling shot

[@francescomalmsteen1]

so its like magpuls but for edc gear cool cool

[@efcruzado]

I use 550 paracord, make 5 snakeknots, add a Ti bead and end with 2 snakeknots. They end up being around 2.5-3” long. I might try leather next.