This thread may lead us to discuss uses of eye screws.

In les's idea, an eye screw can be used in place of
both screw and ring terminal

Eye screws have been used also by Dave canterbury at the end of his small vice grip ( instead of the normal screw that tightens the grip ) and he uses the ring to attach the grip to the pack or other attachments


See the first picture in this page

http://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/tools/articles/1240851-how-to-maximize-your-locking-pliers/