Nice work on that!
I was asked why I would put a lanyard on a folder, well for me I find it easier to locate the knife and draw it from the pocket, also I can slip the end of the lanyard under my belt for a little more security while carrying it, and while I've only done it a couple of times, during use I can close the blade, let the knife hang from my wrist while I tend to something and then take it back up and continue cutting as I need to, so for those examples I find it very handy.
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