Friday, March 24, 2006

Ball bearing fist lanyard with sinnet and skull topper...

I call this a 'skull knocker' lanyard/fob. The monkey fist has a 5/8" chrome steel ball bearing in the center for a little weight, round sinnet set above the fist, small pewter skull bead, and a hangman's noose for attachment to a knife, flashlight, or keychain.

*Note: ABoK #1863 has probably been the inspiration for this type design for many knot tyers, of a Turk's Head or Monkey's Fist knot with a sinnet and loop. The drawing for that one is actually showing a couple of ways to loop onto a ring, with the lanyard/fob used as an example.
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3 comments:

  1. Unknown4/11/2008 08:03:00 AM

    When you tie the hangman's knot, how do you get it to stay in the exact position as shown in your picture? Won't it slip closed when pulled. Thanks.

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  2. Stormdrane4/11/2008 09:39:00 AM

    If you tightly coil the cord when making the hangman's knot, all the friction of the coils will keep the loop in place until you slide it up or down. I usually put them on a key ring, slide the loop up and they always stay.

    After making the knot, go back and work any slack out of the coils can tighten it up even more.

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  3. Unknown4/11/2008 03:01:00 PM

    Thanks for your help. I'm new to lanyard making. Your lanyard work, instructions, and photography are inspiring.

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