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Knife Lanyard Knot

A two-strand lanyard knot that leaves a fixed loop for a tool. The strands crown and then wall back through. The loop stays open.

Use it for

A two-strand lanyard knot that leaves a fixed loop for a tool. The strands crown and then wall back through. The loop stays open.

This line

Cord.

Avoid when

A bowline, which is faster and easier to untie.

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Knife Lanyard Knot

1 / 5Frame 100 / 100

    The drawing follows this tying order. Pause, step, or scrub to stay with the words. The standing line runs to the reel. The tag is the short end you trim. Skin-hook means the point lies flat in the plastic, not out where grass can grab it.

  1. Step 1

    Double the cord into a loop.

  2. Step 2

    Crown the two strands.

  3. Step 3

    Tuck them back through the crown.

  4. Step 4

    Tighten evenly.

  5. Step 5

    The loop stays open.

Common mistakes

  • One strand skipped.
  • The loop pulled shut.

Used on

This knot is for hard baits more than a soft-plastic rig.

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