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.
Friday, March 24, 2006
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Tight fit lanyard/fob loop pull assistance...
A few skull beads. From left to right: Antique silver chrome finish bead found on ebay, small pewter skull found on ebay, Schmuckatelli pewter skull, and a TAD Gear pewter skull.