O.K. I typed faster than I thought. Ragnar and Presumed are correct about lanyards. I meant to suggest a short string tied to the sheath and handle and not a true lanyard. I do use them on the ocean. My Finnish knife set is so deep in the scabbard merely the flaired pommels are visible. These are dedicated snow knives and are worn under my coat. Now I have to email Ragnar and redeem myself.