Are you talking about loop lanyards or the braided type you sometimes see on leather braiding websites? All the reasons here for a loop lanyard are good, but I've never really seen the advantage of a braided lanyard. Why put a piece of string on the end of your knife? Besides it looks good?
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A gentleman should always be able to break his fast in the manner of a gentleman where so ever he may find himself.--Good Omens