What's a lanyard ring? (2024)

Dec 14, 2004 at 12:14 AMThread StarterPost #1 of 11

3lusiv3

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I have a new Leatherman tool and it has one tool called a lanyard ring. Does anyone know what a lanyard ring is for?

Dec 14, 2004 at 12:17 AMPost #2 of 11

Wodgy

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A lanyard is a string or thin rope, usually looped, that you hang something on. A lanyard ring is just the ring you use to feed the lanyard through. Think of it as a belt loop, but for a lanyard, not a belt.

Dec 14, 2004 at 1:07 AMPost #3 of 11

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Thanks. I think I understand, but I don't see why it's so important that it would be a tool on a Leatherman. I guess somebody would find it useful.

Dec 14, 2004 at 1:18 AMPost #4 of 11

Wodgy

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You can't hang the Leatherman on your belt without either a lanyard ring or a belt-mounted carrying pocket. Lanyard rings are much more convenient.

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The lanyard ring isn't a tool, it is a feature. You can put a split-ring on the leatherman's lanyard ring and put a lanyard or a small clip on it. I tend to just toss mine in a pocket, but most often I carry my Leatherman side-clip and clip it to my left pants pocket.

-Keith

Dec 14, 2004 at 11:20 AMPost #6 of 11

3lusiv3

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Yep, I understand.

This Leatherman is great. It's very well made. Highly recommended and probably a good Christmas present for somebody too.

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There's a company called SOG that makes a multi-tool that is very competitive with Leatherman. If you're in the market, you might want to check them out too.

Dec 14, 2004 at 3:31 PMPost #8 of 11