>>>For loss prevention I suggest tying a simple lanyard from the hilts to a belt loop,...<<<<br><br>The blade tang extends all the way through the handle and is secured by a brass "rivet." I'm not sure how I could secure an eye hook or something to attach a lanyard. It would be off-center and I'd worry about weakening the wood by placing it to near the tang or the outside edge. I'll contemplate it a bit. <br><br>I suppose I could fashion a slip loop that would be attached to the back of the sheath and over the hilt, but there's nopt much size differentiation to prevent it from slidding off.<br><br>BTW, the knife sits way down in the sheath with only the last inch of the handle being exposed. So it is a tight, secure fit. But Murphy's Law usually does prevail!<br><br>I'll ask Ragnar about that and the leather treatment.<br><br>Oh, regarding engraving, would one of those shopping mall places be suitable or should I look elsewhere. (great idea, BTW).