The 45 Aluminum Bead and a Free Paracord LanyardPlease remember to choose a paracord color. Include the color number in the order notes. The color choices can be found in the photo section. If no color number is included a black paracord lanyard will be sent. This is a 45 Aluminum lanyard bead that I turned on a metal lathe from 1 2 inch round rod. The through hole is approximately 15 64ths. The overall length is approximately 1. 2 inch. The bead is . 45 at the business end and . 48 at the base.