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.
I think you may be correct Horn Dog but I'm still toying with the idea. Maybe I'm just a little shell shocked.
I think of utmost importance is handle/grip design. There was an instance or two where the FSH moved a little in my hand but it never flew out. The two SY knives never flinched and I have 100% confidence in both. I am going to be clearing out some more of my yard in the next couple of weeks and will be putting the knives to use again. Each time I use them I discover more about what makes a great knife. All the online research in the world doesn't mean much; the knife must be experienced first hand.
