Break-Away Lanyard Knot
Break-Away Lanyard Knot It's easy to buy hardware to attach to a lanyard that will break away if snagged accidentally. My work requires that I wear an ID badge around my neck, and my employer supplies simple neck lanyards with plastic break-away clasps. That's OK...I guess. I'd much prefer a solution that is cord only, using a break-away knot . A search of the internet didn't yield exactly what I was searching for, so I tried my own design. Here's how I did it. Step One: Start with about 60 inches of cord. I used 1/8-inch diameter cord, similar to paracord, but a bit more stiff. Paracord would probably work even better. Step Two: Make a bight 24 inches from one end. The length of the bight is not critical. After experimenting, 24 inches seemed a good way to start, but the knots will need dressing, and exact lengths will be adjusted later. Also, the diameter, and the stiffness, of the cord you choose to use will affect cord length. Be prepare...