Those of us who like to play with sharp things sometimes pay the price. Every injury is a learning experience. My last serious cut was because I was using a lanyard. It was very hot and my hands were sweaty. I was doing some clearing with a very sharp machete when the handle slipped from my hand. So then I had this sharp 18" blade whipping around my wrist! It caught my knee and the blood trail is still visible on my back porch. So I don't think a lanyard is the answer. I know I don't use them any more.