It kinda depends on how you use the lanyard. The only fixed blade I have right now with a lanyard is my Randall Model 5. The loop of paracord is adjusted so that I can put my thumb thru it, then have the lanyard go across the back of my hand to the butt of the knife in my hand. If I let go of the knife, it will hang by the lanyard, but if I want/need to get rid of the blade, all I have to do is shake my hand, or just point my fingers down, and it will slide off. That method is a hold over from the old police sap and lanyard on a baton days, where you didn't want an object tied to your wrist. Some badguy could get hold of the sap/baton and swing you all over the place...