How tough are KNOTSMITH lanyards? Will they stand up to field use?
The owner of the lanyard below (the same lanyard on the hat on the front page) ran over it with a truck. The knots were scuffed a bit, the compass and whistle were destroyed, but though dinged up, the counter still worked perfectly. I replaced the compass and whistle, and this tough lanyard was good to go! It even impressed me! In a more general sense, my lanyards stand up well to normal field use provided they receive regular preventative maintenance and appropriate care after use. The most common and serious problem from use is getting the lanyard or leash wet repeatedly and then not replenishing the oils that are leached out of the leather. Salt in sweat accelerates deterioration of leather. Lanyards and leashes gotten wet, muddy, or sweaty should be saddle soaped soon afterward. See Lanyard Care. However, they are vulnerable to being chewed beyond repair.
